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JANUARY 26 2023

Sharing the Medal … Praying for You and Yours

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Michelle Weiler »

The Association of the Miraculous Medal spreads devotion to Jesus through Mary by sharing the Miraculous Medal she entrusted to Saint Catherine Labouré nearly 193 years ago. Throughout 2023, we hope you will send us your special intentions for remembrance in our daily Mass and prayers. You may always burn a Votive Light to express praise and gratitude, or in an appeal for ongoing needs in your life. Request free Miraculous Medals at any time — each medal is presented on a beautiful keepsake card with the Miraculous Medal story.

Our Lady keeps you close to her heart at every moment. Placing yourself in her tender and loving care will bring you nearer to God. Know that you remain in our daily prayers.

Read Father Kevin’s letter sharing an inspiring story of a recent Olympic medalist who wore a Miraculous Medal throughout the competition.

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Blessed Mother | Mary | Miraculous Medal

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DECEMBER 28 2022

Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God – January 1

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Michelle Weiler »

It is fitting that the Church’s premier Marian feast be celebrated on the first day of the new calendar year. In accepting God’s call to be the Mother of God, the ever Immaculate Virgin ushered in history’s most important new beginning for the benefit of all people.

God willed that Mary not only serve as an earthly mother to Jesus, but also as a spiritual mother to all God’s children on earth. We do well to return God’s love through her.

As Saint Louis de Montfort writes, “In giving ourselves to Jesus through Mary's hands, we imitate God the Father, who gave us his only Son through Mary, and who imparts his graces to us only through Mary. Likewise we imitate God the Son, who by giving us his example for us to follow, inspires us to go to him using the same means he used in coming to us, that is, through Mary. Again, we imitate the Holy Spirit, who bestows his graces and gifts upon us through Mary.”

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Mary | Solemnity

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AUGUST 3 2022

Leaving a Worthy Inheritance

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Michelle Weiler »

What legacy do you wish to leave through your words, your actions, and your wealth? It is an important question posed in this season’s Rays of Light. This special newsletter invites AMM members and friends to pass on faith for the future by supporting religious charities like the Association of the Miraculous Medal. You may also receive the free brochure offered in this issue. “Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Gifts” offers a brief description of a few tax-advantaged giving options that can help you plan for tomorrow’s support for loved ones and the causes closest to your heart. Thank you for your generous support that will ensure the future for Our Lady’s mission being carried out here at the National Shrine in Perryville.

“The good leave an inheritance to their children’s children.”

Proverbs 13:22

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AUGUST 3 2022

Celebrate the Birthday of Our Blessed Mother

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Michelle Weiler »

In honor of Our Blessed Mother’s birthday on Thursday, September 8, we will begin an octave of prayer here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. There’s no better occasion to entrust your intentions to the Mother of God. Maybe your intentions include a remembrance for a loved one’s healing, the soul of a deceased relative, someone’s return to the faith, or you want to offer a prayer of gratitude for favors and blessings received. Mary welcomes your special appeal as a sign of your faith in the goodness of her Son, Jesus. You may also burn a Votive Light in Our Lady’s honor. Its rays will symbolize your spiritual presence at the Shrine. Read Fr. Kevin’s letter to learn more about the birthday candle being created by thousands of faithful members.

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JANUARY 31 2022

Sharing the Medal...Praying for You & Yours

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Andrew Hayden »

The Association of the Miraculous Medal devotes itself to accompanying members along their daily spiritual journey. We also spread devotion to Mary with people around the world by sharing the Miraculous Medal she entrusted to Saint Catherine Labouré 191 years ago. Throughout 2022, we hope you will allow us to pray for your special intentions. You may always burn a Votive Light of praise and gratitude, or in an appeal for ongoing needs in your life. Request free Miraculous Medals on cards of explantion at any time. Our Lady keeps you in her heart, every moment of every day. Placing yourself in hers will bring you nearer to God. Know that you remain in our daily prayers. We look forward to hearing from you. For more information, read Father Kevin’s letter.

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Blessed Mother | Mary | Miraculous Medal

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JULY 6 2021

Our Lady's Birthday is Coming Soon

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Andrew Hayden »

We will celebrate Our Blessed Mother’s birthday beginning Wednesday, September 8, here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. There’s no better occasion to entrust to Mary all the intentions you hold close to your heart. Maybe it’s a special intention for yourself or a family member, prayers for a deceased relative, a plea for someone’s return to faith, or simply a prayer of gratitude for God’s goodness and Mary’s love in your life. Whatever it is, share your intentions here. We will lift them up to Our Lady throughout the eight days of our octave of prayer. You may also wish to burn a Votive Light in Mary’s honor. Its rays will add to the light and joy of our celebration! Read Fr. Kevin’s letter to learn more about the birthday candle members are joining together to create.

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Blessed Mother | Events | Mary | Birthday

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JULY 6 2021

The Blessed Virgin Awaits You

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Andrew Hayden »

It was the night of July 18, 1830. With these words, Sister Catherine Labouré’s guardian angel announced the first appearance of Mary to the young Daughter of Charity. As we remember this anniversary during our Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on Sunday, July 18, you are invited to request Mary’s intercession for your special intentions. Your petitions will be placed at the foot of Our Blessed Mother’s Shrine Altar. You may also burn a Votive Light alongside the thousands already lit by fellow AMM members. Did you know that along the Shrine’s outdoor Rosary Walk stands a marble carving of Catherine’s first apparition of Our Lady? This video highlights the statue. It depicts that touching moment when Catherine knelt at Mary’s side in complete love and devotion.

What would you ask of Mary if you found yourself

suddenly kneeling beside her? Ask her now.

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Blessed Mother | Mary | Apparition | St. Catherine Laboure

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JUNE 16 2021

Join Our Assumption Novena of Masses

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Andrew Hayden »

Please share your prayer intentions today as we prepare for a very special Assumption Novena of Masses beginning Friday, August 6, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Throughout the nine days, we will “lift each other” toward heaven, praying for one another’s needs through Mary’s promised intercession. The image of the Assumption, so vividly depicted here at the Shrine’s main altar, is a powerful reminder of the reward for our lifetime of faithful perseverance through trials of every sort. When we cling to the Blessed Mother in prayer, we are in a very real way “lifted up” with her along a journey marked by love and surrender to our Lord, the way to eternal life.

This year’s Solemnity of the Assumption Mass begins at 11:00 a.m., CT, and will be live-streamed on AMM’s Facebook page.

You may burn a Votive Light as an additional symbol of your prayerful presence for this joyous feast!

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Blessed Mother | Mary | Assumption

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MAY 11 2021

“Veni Sanctus Spiritus!” Come Holy Spirit!

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Andrew Hayden »

The Association of the Miraculous Medal will begin its annual Pentecost Novena of Masses here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal this Friday, May 14. Please join your AMM family in prayer, adding your intentions alongside theirs. The petitions you share will be entrusted to Our Lady and rest before her Shrine Altar through the Solemnity of Pentecost on May 23. During the novena, say this prayer to the Holy Spirit. You may also request a Votive Light to burn as a visible sign of your loving, prayerful support shining in the lives of those for whom you’re praying.

AMM carries a special gift depicting the Holy Spirit’s advocacy in our lives. The Holy Spirit Silver Cruciform Medal & Chain features an antique silver finish with red enamel accentuating the distinctive Dove centerpiece. Flanked by images of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Miraculous Medal, Saint Joseph, and Saint Christopher, this five-way medal also appeals for assistance with: "I am a Catholic – please call a priest" appearing on the reverse. “Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.”

As Pope Francis has counseled, “By loving humbly, serving freely and joyfully, we will offer to the world the true image of God. The Spirit reminds us that we ... grow by giving.”

Thank you for the prayerful support you extend to loved ones through your membership in Mary’s Association. May Our Lady obtain for you, and them, a generous share in the gifts of the Spirit to draw you ever closer to her Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ.

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Blessed Mother | Mary | Pentecost

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APRIL 1 2021

Mary's Promise: God's Grace Awaits You

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Andrew Hayden »

We hope you were among the members and friends who received Fr. Kevin’s letter with two enclosed bookmarks as an expression of our gratitude for your membership in the Association of the Miraculous Medal.

In 2020, our family of devotees grew by over 94,000 members, and we pray that 2021 is a year filled with hope and healing for all. If you missed our mailing and would like to receive a complimentary bookmark, or if you need more Miraculous Medals and story of the medal cards to share with loved ones, please call us at 800-264-6279, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CT, or visit our Gift Shop here. We will be happy to mail you either or both! Any freewill offering you make will be used to further the Association’s work – bringing spiritual renewal to people around the world.

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Blessed Mother | Mary | Miraculous Medal

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