News from the Association

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 […]

Honor the loving fathers, grandfathers, foster fathers, and father figures in your life with the gift of prayerful remembrance at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Whether living or deceased, share the names of your loved ones here. Each loved one will share in the intercessory prayers offered at the Shrine […]

This season’s Bulletin includes inspiring stories and thoughtful reflections to bring you greater spiritual consolation, peace, and knowledge of the Lord. Don’t miss our feature on Father Tim Berryhill, who shares how Mary has been with him in a special way on his journey to the priesthood. See page 3 for AMM’s latest Votive Light […]

This nine-day dedication of prayer leads up to the June 12 Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the June 13 Memorial Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. You are invited to place your novena intentions for remembrance in prayer at Mary’s Altar inside the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous […]

“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” This year, AMM is focusing on the theme of peace –– sharing Christ’s peace with all the world and everyone we meet. On the day Our Lord bestowed the gift of his Holy Spirit upon the disciples, he greeted them with […]

On Sunday, May 3, hundreds of visitors from far and near gathered in prayer at the National Shrine to honor Our Blessed Mother during the annual May Procession. Father Clay Kilburn led the procession from the Shrine Church to Mary’s grotto, where a floral wreath was presented to Mary. The wreath was made from thousands […]

From June 23-28, Father Hank Grodecki, C.M., will lead a spiritual pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. The purpose of the pilgrimage is to pray for member intentions, appealing through Our Lady of Lourdes. You are invited to send your petitions for remembrance at the sacred site where Bernadette was visited by the Immaculate Conception. Each day […]

This spring’s Rays of Light newsletter features a devoted member’s story of the loving intercession of Our Blessed Mother in his life. This issue is filled with inspiration and thoughtful devotion. You’re invited to learn about giving through Charitable Gift Annuities, with a free brochure explaining how they work. To request your complimentary brochure, call […]

At the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal We hope to see you at the Association’s most beloved outdoor devotional service. This year’s May Procession will be held Sunday, May 3, at 1:00 p.m., CT, here in Perryville, Missouri. Joining us in person or in spirit is a wonderful way to honor […]

Would someone you know appreciate the gift of prayerful, perpetual remembrance at the National Shrine? Enrolling someone is fast and easy, and the spiritual benefits to your enrollee are eternal. The suggested offering for Perpetual Membership is $15 for each person, or $25 for a couple. Premium, deluxe, and family memberships are also available. Membership […]

Four ways you can join in from home! From April 15-23, the Association of the Miraculous Medal will celebrate a Members’ Novena of Masses to pray for you and your loved ones. Each month’s novena provides you and fellow AMM members an opportunity to unite in prayer for one another’s intentions. We hope you will […]

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Christians down through the ages have used blessed oil as a symbol of God’s empowering, strengthening, and healing power. Blessed oil is a Church-approved sacramental. A sacramental is a prayer aid—blessed objects, sacred signs, or actions the faithful use to outwardly express their devotion and openness to God’s […]