A mother loves her little children’s hand-made gifts. One scribbled “Happy Birthday” picture from a six-year-old might be displayed for months – not because it’s a work of great art, but because it’s a work of great love.

Our Blessed Mother is no different, and we are her little children. That is why every year on the feast of Mary’s Nativity, the Association of the Miraculous Medal celebrates by presenting Our Lady with a special gift of love.

Today, I’m inviting you –– and fellow devoted members of AMM’s spiritual family –– to take part in our September 8 Mass observing Mary’s birthday.

You may send any special prayer intentions and/or request a Votive Light to burn near Mary’s Altar at the Shrine. My fellow Vincentians and I will remember your needs in prayer.

Any offering you choose to add will help AMM continue its mission to draw souls closer to Christ through Our Lady. Gifts support ministries of our Vincentian priests and brothers and enable AMM to continue distributing free, blessed Miraculous Medals to faith-filled souls.

Any intentions received will be presented at the Mass planned for September 8. It is a wonderful way to add to the many ways you’ve shown your love for Mary and for the gift of the Miraculous Medal she shared with the world through Saint Catherine Labouré nearly 200 years ago.

Sincerely yours in Jesus and Mary,