News from the Association

September 8 marks the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The date is fixed exactly nine months after the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. AMM continues its tradition to honor Mary’s birth with an octave of prayer beginning that Tuesday. Our observance runs through the September 12 feast of the Holy Name […]

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.”Matthew 5:4 Do you know someone who recently faced the loss of a loved one or who will soon observe the anniversary of a passing? The Association of the Miraculous Medal offers beautiful Memorial Remembrance greeting cards that can bring spiritual comfort and encouragement to someone […]

This quarter’s Rays of Light newsletter offers timely information on making the most of your charitable dollars. Did you know that more and more Americans age 70 and older are realizing significant tax savings by transferring retirement account assets directly to qualifying charities? You are invited to read the newsletter below, then learn more about […]

In 1917, Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in the countryside of Portugal. In the midst of a global war, Mary gave them an urgent message for the world—to seek holiness in Jesus through praying the Rosary. During Mary’s final apparition in Fatima, some 70,000 pilgrims witnessed the sun dance in the sky and […]

Most of us know someone in need of healing, whether in body, mind, or spirit. On Tuesday, July 28, at 12:10 p.m., CT, AMM’s spiritual director Father Clayton Kilburn, C.M., will preside at a Healing Mass here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. You are invited to submit your intentions […]

On July 18, we mark the 196th anniversary of Our Blessed Mother’s first appearance to Sister Catherine Labouré at the Daughters of Charity Motherhouse Chapel in Paris. On that night in 1830, Our Lady shared a long, personal conversation with the young novice. Mary spoke of trials to come and added a promise that heaven’s […]

Send your petitions and burn Votive Lights at Our Lady’s National Shrine here in Perryville, Missouri, during the Association’s annual Mother of Divine Grace Novena. Your petitions will be remembered in our daily Mass and prayers throughout the nine days of the novena and on the Feast of the Mother of Divine Grace, Thursday, July […]

As the back-to-school season nears, we are reminded of the importance of praying for students, educators, and families who are preparing for new beginnings, changes, and challenges. Perhaps a child or grandchild is going off to college for the first time. Maybe there is a beloved teacher, principal, director, or religious educator you would like […]

Join members of Mary’s Association in praying for students and educators as they return to the classroom. You may share the names and/or burn a Votive Light for those you’d like remembered in the daily Mass and prayers offered at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal throughout the coming school year. […]

Every year on September 8, the Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The birthday observance of Our Blessed Mother comes nine months after the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. “Next to the birth of Jesus, Mary’s birth offers the greatest possible happiness to the world. Each time we celebrate her birth, we […]

Please share your prayer intentions for remembrance in our annual Assumption Novena of Masses beginning Thursday, August 6, on which the Church also celebrates the feast of the Transfiguration. Throughout the nine days, we will call to mind the privilege bestowed upon Mary –– being taken up, “assumed” into heaven, body and soul, declared as […]

We hope your plans include a visit to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri. Thousands of visitors find a haven of hope and peace awaiting them at the Shrine.  You can personally place your prayer intentions near Our Lady’s Shrine Altar inside the church. If a visit is […]