Many members of Mary’s Association have shared the sorrow of a loved one leaving the Church, or even losing their faith altogether.

If you are experiencing this in your own life, know that Our Blessed Mother understands your heartache. In her motherly love, she desires to intercede with and for you to bring all those you love back to the Church.

You are invited to join the Association of the Miraculous Medal in lifting up your loved ones to Jesus through Mary. You may share their names here for remembrance during Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri, on Sunday, September 15, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. 

You may also request to burn a Votive Light for your loved ones inside the beautiful Votive Light Room here at the Shrine.

Saint Paul writes that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ Jesus. That includes being away from the practice of faith, no matter how long it’s been. Prayer and compassion are spiritual gifts you can pour out on those you love. God can use your faith-filled gesture to spiritually revive those you love.  Read Father Clay’s letter about ways you can help loved ones return to the faith.