Blessed oil is a Church-approved sacramental. A sacramental is a prayer aid—an object or ritual act that expresses one’s devotion and openness to God’s grace. A rosary, a Miraculous Medal, making the Sign of the Cross, and blessed elements, including water, salt, and oil, are all sacramentals.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal carries oil that has been blessed and touched to a relic of Saint Catherine Labouré. You may request a half-ounce bottle for a suggested offering of $19. 

Your offering covers the cost of the item and also supports AMM’s ministry to bring God’s love and healing to souls by promoting devotion to Our Blessed Mother.

To learn more, read Father Clay’s letter here.