News from the Association

On Monday, November 2, Catholics around the world observe All Souls Day. Praying for the purification of the souls of our departed loved ones is considered a gift of love that can hasten their journey to heaven. Join AMM’s All Souls Day observance at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal on […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]