Your prayers for dearly departed loved ones are a powerful spiritual gift that can hasten their journey toward full and everlasting union with God. Join the Association’s observance of All Souls Day at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on November 2. Sharing the names of deceased relatives and friends assures them of a special remembrance throughout the month of November as well as during the month of the anniversary of their passing. In his all-powerful existence that transcends the limits of earthly time, God can apply the merits of your prayers to assist your departed loved one. What a powerful gift this is! You may also request a Votive Light  to burn for your deceased loved ones. Father Kevin’s letter tells more about All Souls Day.

Making the sign of the cross with holy water recalls your Baptism, the joyous moment of your entrance into the Christian family. Blessing yourself daily is a powerful sign of faith. The use of holy water in your home is suggested to encourage a deeper spirit of prayerfulness among your family. Request your commemorative bottle filled with 4 ounces of holy water blessed here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri. The suggested offering of $8 per bottle includes shipping and handling.

This sacramental makes a wonderful gift for loved ones, and your offering furthers AMM’s mission to draw souls closer to Jesus through devotion to Mary, especially under her title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. 

When a relative or friend is grieving a recent loss or the anniversary of a death, your kindness and compassion can be a great comfort.  Share the consoling gift of prayer by sending this beautiful Memorial Remembrance Card to the bereaved in your name. It offers the deceased loved one a remembrance in the daily Mass and prayers at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal for one year. 

You may also burn a Votive Light inside the Shrine’s beautiful Votive Light Sanctuary for your departed loved ones.

 Read Fr. Kevin’s letter here. It shares more about how the Memorial Remembrance Card can bring hope to someone in a moment of need.

Dana, who lost her young daughter in 2017 wrote, “It is so comforting to know that I am not on this journey alone … Thank you for continuing to hold us in prayer. I pray for you all and your families.”