News from the Association

Not long ago, a man with a terminal illness visited Lourdes in France. The 54-year-old’s wife and children were with him. He told Shrine volunteers, “I want to be cured … I have to live!” Volunteers helped the family throughout the pilgrimage, encouraging them in prayer and inviting this faith-filled husband and father to receive […]

Our Blessed Mother gave Saint Catherine Labouré the design of the Miraculous Medal in 1830. “Graces will abound for persons who wear it with confidence,” Mary promised the humble Daughter of Charity novice. I invite you to learn more about the Miraculous Medal and our Association at www.amm.org. The Association of the Miraculous Medal is […]

Blessed be the God and Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ …  1 Peter 1:3 Saint Mary’s of the Barrens Church, home of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, […]

A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Many Bible scholars understand Revelation 12:1 as referring to Our Lady. The crown of stars symbolizes that she is a Queen. Being clothed with the sun is […]

Recently, a visitor to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal told of an extraordinary moment he experienced at the site of a particular statue of the Blessed Virgin: “I was alone, visiting the bronze statue of Mary. Something came over me, and I was in tears. In the middle of my […]

Do you keep Christmas cards you received from years past? I have saved many Christmas cards over the years that depicted the reason for the season, the birth of Christ. I collected enough of them that when I was pastor of a parish, I would decorate the Christmas tree in the rectory with the many […]

I invite you to be a part of a special novena of Masses which begins on Monday, November 18, here at the National Shrine in Perryville, Missouri, in honor of the feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.     You may join us by sending your prayer intentions. We will place your intentions near the foot […]

At the funeral of a loved one or dear friend, we experience two emotions—sorrow that the person will no longer be a part of our lives as they were before, and joy that they will experience the promises Jesus has made for all who believe in him and are faithful to him. Later, when we […]

The Easter lily pictured on our Memorial card is a Christian symbol of the triumph of life over death. Recently, I learned these flowers have also been called “white-robed apostles of hope.”      A beautiful image! An apostle is someone sent on a mission. We are all called to be missionaries of hope in Jesus. […]

On Sunday, September 15, Catholics will honor Mary under her title of “Our Lady of Sorrows.” We call to mind the Blessed Virgin’s sufferings that sprang from her love for Jesus, especially during his Holy Passion.      Most of us will never be called to endure those particular “heart-piercing swords.” However, many of us know […]

Salt is mentioned dozens of times in Scripture. It was known for its use in preserving and flavoring foods, as well as for sacrificial offerings. Jesus called his disciples the “salt of the earth.” He wanted them to understand that by taking his words to heart, living by them and sharing his teachings with others, […]

Last year, public officials named an elementary school teacher from Rogersville, Tennessee, as the 2024 Teacher of the Year. Missy Testerman teaches in a rural Appalachian school. The families of the students include those who have lived in the area for generations, as well as immigrants from cultures around the world. Missy sometimes saw conflict […]