My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

What was the first prayer you learned? I was five or six years old when my mother taught me “Angel of God, my guardian dear …”

Reciting the simple lines as a small child, I realized how much God loved me. I pictured my own heavenly angel assigned just to me. It helped me to be unafraid. Even now, I don’t fear hardships or worry when trials come my way.

Is there someone close to you who would appreciate a reminder that their own heavenly angel is with them, guarding and guiding their every step?

If so, I invite you to share a beautiful message of hope by sending a Guardian Angel spiritual greeting card. The card offers the recipient the assurance of being remembered in prayer at the daily Masses at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal throughout the year. After sharing the card with your recipient, return the reply slip with their name for us to place at Mary’s Shrine Altar.

On November 28, the Feast of Saint Catherine Labouré, we will entrust all your prayer intentions to Mary during Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. This feast day honors the young Daughter of Charity who received a visit from an angelic child dressed in dazzling white. The mysterious young child awakened the novice and led her to the chapel where the Blessed Virgin first appeared to her and revealed the design of the Miraculous Medal. Catherine later understood her mysterious guide to be her guardian angel.

We are blessed to have our own personal guardian angel always watching over us and guiding us along life’s journey. We truly are never alone when facing life’s challenges. I look forward to receiving your reply and any prayer intentions you wish to have included in Association’s Mass on November 28.

You may also request a Votive Light to burn at the Shrine for your special intentions or for loved ones. As the light shines before Our Lady, it will serve as a constant reminder of your prayers and trust in her loving intercession.

May God bless your efforts to serve him and draw you ever closer to himself.

Yours in Jesus and Mary,

P.S. Sending the Guardian Angel card is a beautiful way to express God’s love, and yours, for someone special to you. You may also order two  angel-inspired spiritual keepsakes.