Why should we wear the Miraculous Medal

This amazing story tells how we have the Miraculous Medal and how were the apparitions that Saint Catherine Laboure had. Please subscribe to get my videos and share. Thank you! Your help is much appreciated! God bless!

The story of the Miraculous Medal of the Virgin Mary is deeply rooted in Catholic tradition and devotion. It begins in 1830, in Paris, France, when a young novice of the Daughters of Charity, Sister Catherine Labouré, claimed to have experienced a series of visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary. These visions occurred at the motherhouse of the order on Rue du Bac, a site that would later become a significant pilgrimage destination.

In one of the most profound visions, which took place on November 27, 1830, Catherine described seeing Mary standing on a globe, with rays of light streaming from rings on her fingers. Around the vision was an inscription: “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” Mary instructed Catherine to have a medal struck in her honor, promising that all who wore it with faith would receive great graces.

The design of the medal was highly symbolic. On the front, Mary is depicted as the "Queen of Heaven," crushing a serpent under her feet, symbolizing her victory over sin. The rays of light represent the graces she bestows upon the faithful. On the reverse side, the medal features a cross entwined with the letter "M," symbolizing Mary's close connection to Christ, and below, two hearts: one encircled by thorns, representing Jesus, and the other pierced by a sword, representing Mary’s sorrows. Surrounding the design are twelve stars, a reference to the twelve apostles and Mary's role as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

Following Mary’s instructions, the medal was minted in 1832 and quickly gained popularity among the faithful due to the many reported miracles and conversions attributed to it. Its extraordinary impact earned it the name “The Miraculous Medal.”

Today, millions of Catholics around the world continue to wear the Miraculous Medal as a sign of devotion to Mary, seeking her intercession and trusting in the promises she conveyed to Saint Catherine Labouré. The story of the Miraculous Medal remains a powerful testament to the faith and hope inspired by Marian devotion.

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