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Association of the Miraculous Medal

Author: Michelle Weiler

Request Your Easter Cards Today

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The Association of the Miraculous Medal offers beautiful Easter cards you can send loved ones. Each card offers the recipient a special remembrance in the Easter Octave of Masses held at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri.

Don’t miss Fr. Kevin’s Easter reflection, which reminds us of Mary’s role in walking beside us in our times of need, showering us with heaven’s graces, and rejoicing with us as we seek spiritual renewal this Easter.

The special intentions you share will rest near Mary’s Altar at the National Shrine to be remembered throughout the Lenten and Easter seasons. You may also request a Votive Light to burn in silent witness to your faith in lifting up your needs to Our Lord through Our Blessed Mother. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad.” Psalm 118:24

Lenten Season – Return to the Lord, your God

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Throughout the holy season of Lent, let us pray through Mary that we will attain a closer union with God, who is all-merciful and all-loving. AMM offers a variety of ways to assist you during your spiritual journey this Lent:

Together, let us ask Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal to bring us into ever greater union with her Son, Jesus, who has saved us through his holy passion, death, and resurrection.“Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God, For he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting in punishment.” Joel 2:13

February is Dedicated to the Holy Family

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“For every believer, and especially for Christian families, the humble dwelling place in Nazareth is an authentic school of the Gospel.” Saint John Paul II, Angelus, December 30, 2001. In Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, Christians possess a model for perfecting their own family. The Holy Family lived in complete surrender to God’s will, persevering in love throughout the greatest of trials. Reciting this short Prayer for the Family daily or weekly (together, when possible) is a faith-filled gesture of your desire to draw closer to one another, and to Our Heavenly Father.

Read the Spring 2023 Rays of Light

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Don’t miss our cover story highlighting one woman’s faith-filled perseverance in the aftermath of adversity. Through her strong Christian faith, this young widow has endured excruciating life losses — which she calls her “steps to heaven.”  Take advantage of the free brochure offered, “Making Retirement Accounts Less Taxing” (X115) that explores ways you can maximize the value of your individual retirement accounts as you begin to take withdrawals. Call AMM at 1-800-264-6279 (Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CT) to request your brochure. Read and be inspired by all that awaits you in this issue!

Read the Spring Bulletin! “Many Parts … One Body”

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In the first issue of the 2023 Bulletin, Father Kevin introduces a new yearly theme based upon Saint Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. We are all members of Christ’s mystical Body, the Church, created in perfection to live in harmony and unity with one another. No one member is less important or more valuable to the whole. Saint Therese of Lisieux is featured in this issue as a model saint to imitate during Lent. Read about her “Little Way” of love that she believed even very weak souls (like she considered herself to be) could follow to attain the holiness that God desires for each of us. Don’t miss the details of AMM’s 2023 May Procession, scheduled to commence at St. Mary’s of the Barrens (the Shrine Church) at 1:00 p.m. C.T., on Sunday, May 7, here in Perryville, Missouri.  Be sure to browse our gift shop’s spring religious items and order Easter cards to send the gift of Masses and prayers to loved ones. Thank you for your Vincentian spirit of humility, charity, and prayer. Know that you are remembered in the daily Mass and prayers by the Vincentian priests and brothers at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

Read the Spring Bulletin! “Many Parts … One Body

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Order gifts featured in this bulletin:

A Sign of Our Faith

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In July 2021, Catholics around the world became aware of the victory of the Philippines’ first-ever Olympic gold medalist.

But it wasn’t just the athlete’s record-setting lift of nearly 500 pounds that captured everyone’s attention. It was that alongside her Olympic gold medal for weightlifting, Hidilyn Diaz triumphantly raised the Miraculous Medal she was wearing.

Her Miraculous Medal was a gift from friends who had prayed a novena for her just before the competition. Diaz called the medal “a sign of our faith in Mama Mary and Jesus Christ.”

When Our Blessed Mother gave Saint Catherine Labouré the design of the medal in 1830, she made clear it was meant for the whole world. “Graces will abound for persons who wear it with confidence,” Our Lady said.

Olympic medals show how much the world values physical victories. We push ourselves to be the strongest, fastest, and most talented. But all the while, heaven is urging us on to a different triumph; it is the only win that will really matter at the end of our earthly lives — our spiritual victory over sin through faith in Christ.

Countless people of faith wear a Miraculous Medal. If you don’t already have one, I hope you will begin wearing one, too. 

To let someone know you’re praying for them is a gift of kindness, love, and friendship.

You may share your special intentions and/or request a Votive Light to burn here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

Daily we lift up the needs of members to Our Lord through “Mama Mary.”

Yet how can one small Miraculous Medal make any real difference in the world? Think about Hidilyn’s story. From the simple acceptance of her friends’ gift to taking part in the novena of prayer to shouting out her thanks to God to having it all captured on camera and broadcast to millions, inspiring people of every culture and creed.

We have a beautiful reminder of how powerful heaven is, and how important every gesture of love and friendship might be.

Our Lady will keep her promise of showering God’s graces on all who put their faith and confidence in her intercession.

You may request free, blessed oxidized Miraculous Medals on a card of explanation. These are a more “basic” model and are attached to a beautiful card sharing the story of Our Lady’s appearance to Saint Catherine.

Any freewill offering you include is gratefully accepted. We will use it to spiritually strengthen others through trust-filled devotion to Our Lady.

Thank you for drawing closer to Jesus by joining the international family of the Association of the Miraculous Medal. We are here to help you “come home with the gold” — attaining by your life of faith the supreme prize of everlasting joy in God’s presence. Your friend along the journey,

Fr.Kevin McCracken, C.M.
Spiritual Director

Sharing the Medal … Praying for You and Yours

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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.

Request Perpetual Membership for Yourself or a Loved One

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The gift of prayer can change a life. Enrolling yourself or a loved one as a Perpetual Member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal assures of a share in a treasury of Masses and prayers. A novena of Masses is offered each month at Our Lady’s Shrine. Perpetual members also share in all other Masses and novenas of Masses which are said for members of Our Lady’s Association—a total of 57 Masses monthly for as long as the Association endures and the Shrine in Perryville remains as its center of prayer. In addition, they also share in other Masses and novenas of Masses whenever these are offered for members.

Father Kevin’s letter tells more. Perpetual membership can be that “perfect gift” for Baptisms, birthdays, Confirmation, wedding anniversaries, get well wishes, or in sympathy. Enroll yourself or someone else today!

Request Perpetual Membership For Yourself or a Loved One

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Saint Maximilian Kolbe told us plainly, “Let us give ourselves to the Immaculata [Mary]. Let her prepare us … she, who knows how to unite ourselves totally with the heart of the Lord Jesus.”

It is through prayer that we “give ourselves” to Our Lady. To draw closer to her is the surest and shortest pathway to the heart of her Son. And by asking for Mary’s intercession, we can also bring others nearer to her and to Our Lord. That’s the primary mission of the Association — and this letter.

I invite you to enroll yourself or a loved one as a Perpetual Member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal. It is truly the gift of a lifetime. Perpetual Membership affords recipient(s) an eternal share in the spiritual benefits offered at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri, even after being called from this life.

 

All perpetual members enjoy:

 

    • Remembrance in a monthly novena of Masses
    • Two additional novenas, plus 30 other Masses each month

You can enroll someone you love. Request a White Perpetual Membership Certificate, then send us their name(s) using the enclosed form and envelope. The suggested offering is $15 for each person, or $25 for a couple. Give this inspirational gift of prayer for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries, to express sympathy, to celebrate Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, or simply to show your loving care.

Many members choose AMM’s engraved deluxe Individual Perpetual Membership certificate for the suggested offering of $25 per person, or $35 per couple. Our Family Perpetual Membership certificate is also available for a suggested offering of $50. Call us or go online to request these options. Photos of these certificates and more details can be found here.

Your membership offering, as well as any additional offering you choose to make, helps support the Association of the Miraculous Medal’s mission to draw souls to Jesus through devotion to Our Blessed Mother. You help maintain the beautiful National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal— a 40-acre prayerful, peaceful haven of hope and healing. A portion of your generosity also assists Vincentian ministries of evangelization and service to the poor.

As a final word of inspiration, I turn again to Saint Maximilian Kolbe. “You are hers,” he assures us. And “the Immaculata will conquer, through us, the whole world and every single soul.”

Please pray for me and for fellow AMM members, as we do for you. May Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal keep you in her loving, maternal care.

Sincerely in Jesus and Mary,

 

Fr. Kevin McCracken, C.M.
Spiritual Director

 

Twelve Stars of Mary Monthly Giving Club

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The Association’s highest purpose, and Mary’s primary mission, is to help each of us reach heaven. AMM’s work takes on eternal significance as we strive to draw more people to Jesus through Our Lady. Please consider joining the Twelve Stars of Mary Monthly Giving Club. Your commitment offers a convenient way to support AMM’s mission year-round while it helps us lower fundraising and processing costs, allowing your gift to do even more. Read Father Kevin’s letter and call us at 1-800-264-MARY (6279) to learn more.