Hey there,
If you’re like me, you’ll take all the help you can get to get to heaven. Fortunately, there are a lot of resources at our fingertips.
We have Scripture, and we have the lives of the Saints to emulate.
The Blessed Virgin Mary told us through Blessed Alan de la Roche that we’ll “obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the rosary.” And we recently talked about the value of praying the Rosary daily.
No doubt Mary wants to help us all attain heaven.
There’s something else Our Lady passed along to us, courtesy of Saint Catherine Labouré. You’ve probably heard of the Miraculous Medal. But do you know the full extent of its powers?
This issue of Genuflect uncovers the secrets of the Miraculous Medal, it’s origins and the amazing life of Saint Catherine Labouré, the symbolism contained in the medal, why we should all wear the medal, and amazing miracles attributed to the Miraculous Medal.
On November 27th we’ll celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Polish your Miraculous Medals and pray the Novena below to take advantage of the graces that Our Lady has to offer.
Keep Believing-
Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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Miraculous Origins
The design for the Miraculous Medal was given by the Blessed Virgin Mary to Catherine Labouré, though it took 2 years for the first medals to finally be made in 1832. By Catherine’s death 44 years later, billions of Miraculous Medals had been distributed. Here’s what the elements on the medal mean, and the full background of how the medal came to be.
Learn More About The Miraculous Medal | The Catholic Company
Blessed Mother’s Chosen Daughter
As a child, Catherine Labouré chose the Blessed Virgin Mary to be her mother after her own mother died. And later, Our Lady chose Catherine Labouré for a special mission. Here’s the remarkable story of this inspiring Saint.
St. Catherine Laboure: The Beautiful Story of a Girl, Her Mother, And The Miraculous Medal | Aleteia
Pronouncing Laboure
In case you’re curious, here’s how to pronounce Saint Catherine Labouré’s French name.
How to Pronounce Laboure | How to Pronounce
Miraculous Symbolism
If you’ve ever studied the Miraculous Medal, you’ll recall there are a number of symbols on both sides. In addition to Our Lady, there’s a snake and a globe, an M and a cross. And 12 stars, to name a few. Each element carries great meaning. This infographic breaks it all down.
The Hidden Symbolism in The Miraculous Medal | ChurchPOP
Receive Great Graces
The Blessed Virgin Mary told Catherine Labouré that all those who wear the Miraculous Medal will receive great graces. That’s a great reason to wear this medal around your neck. But here are 5 more reasons!
Five Reasons Why I Wear a Miraculous Medal – And Maybe You Should Too | Prayer Wine Chocolate
7 Medal Miracles
The medal was originally called The Medal of the Immaculate Conception. But reports of miracles began pouring in from those wearing the medals. So it became known as the Miraculous Medal. Here are 7 miracles attributed to the medal.
7 Amazing Miracles of The Miraculous Medal | BeliefNet
The Miraculous Medal Miracle
Gerard Marino has been wearing a Miraculous Medal around his neck since his mother gave it to him as a child. When he lost it swimming in the ocean he thought it was gone forever. But God worked a miracle with this Miraculous Medal!
Man Finds His Miraculous Medal in The Ocean After Losing it on Vacation | Aleteia
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Pray The Novena of the Miraculous Medal
The Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is November 27th. To make the most of your celebration, begin praying The Novena of the Miraculous Medal by Thursday, November 18th. We have the full instructions here.
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