The Miraculous Medal
An Instrument of God’s Grace
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Thank you for visiting our website! Did you receive a miraculous medal and holy card from a person standing on the street? We have over 100 active street teams sharing the Gospel all throughout the world.
The Miraculous Medal is a powerful sacramental that has been a part of the Christian faith since 1830 when it was given to a Catholic Saint in a vision by Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Our street teams can personally attest to the miracles associated with those who they met, who wore the medal and consecrated themselves to Jesus Christ.
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Holy Medals Are a Sacramental
They are a private devotion used by Christians. Sacramentals point to sacraments. A sacrament is an outward sign (or action) given to us by Jesus Christ so that we might have God’s life in us (called grace). For example, in Christian baptism we are immersed in water as a sign of dying to ourselves and being united in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Baptism is the first sacrament in which we are born again, adopted as children of God, made members of God’s family (the Catholic Church), original sin and all actual sins are forgiven, and we receive an indelible mark on our soul. We are claimed for Christ. Each of the seven sacraments are given to us to draw us closer to God.
The Gospel
God created you in His image and likeness. He loves you. (Genesis 1:27)
Due to sin we have a broken relationship with God. (Romans 6:23)
Jesus Christ, God’s Son, became man, died on the cross, and rose for our salvation. (Philippians 2:7-10)
We are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, and through Jesus our relationship with God is restored. (John 3:16)
Through the Church we have access to grace by baptism and are nourished by the Eucharist. (Matthew 16:18-19)
Through the Holy Spirit God changes us, his grace perfects us, and he fulfills our every desire. (Matthew 5:48)
What Is the Miraculous Medal?
The Miraculous Medal owes its origins to an appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the Mother of Jesus) to St. Catherine Laboure, a member of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.
Sister Catherine records that the Blessed Virgin appeared as if standing on a globe, and bearing a globe in her hands. Dazzling rays of light were emitted from her fingers, which she said were symbols of the graces which would be bestowed on all who asked for them. Around the figure appeared an oval frame bearing in golden letters the words “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”
On the back appeared the letter M, surmounted by a cross, with a crossbar beneath it, and under all the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, the former surrounded by a crown of thorns, and the latter pierced by a sword.
A command was given to have a medal struck after the model revealed, and a promise of great graces was made to those who wear it when blessed.
How Does the Miraculous Medal Help Us?
As a sacramental, the Miraculous Medal points us to Jesus Christ and the sacraments that Jesus gave us for our salvation. The miraculous medal is not a magic charm and is not a superstitious object.
The faithful wear the miraculous medal for the same reason they wear a cross. Christians wear the cross to remind them of their faith in Jesus and draw their hearts and minds to God. Likewise, Christians wear the miraculous medal because they trust in Jesus for their salvation and it reminds them of the Christian story.
The Blessed Mother promised whoever wears the medal (not out of superstition, but out of faith) will receive great graces from God. Our team members can share stories of people healed emotionally, spiritually, and physically because of the miraculous medal. Lives have even been saved. Mother Teresa of Calcutta gave them away as part of her ministry.
The Symbolism
The Front Side
Mary stands on a globe, crushing a serpent beneath her feet. Rays shoot out from Mary’s hands, symbolizing the graces she sheds upon those who ask for them. Mary brings her Son Jesus to us, and points us to her Son.
Words from the vision form an oval frame: “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” As the Ark of the New Covenant, Mary was preserved from Original Sin and bore God in her womb. Mary, as the Mother to all Christians, crushes the serpent. (Genesis 3:15)
The Reverse Side
Two hearts are depicted underneath the “M,” the left lapped with a crown of thorns, the right skewered by a sword. From each, a flame emanates from the top.
M — Mary as Mother who brings Jesus to us
Cross and bar — Jesus’ cross of Redemption
12 stars — 12 Apostles, who formed the first Church
Left Heart — The Sacred Heart, who died for our sins
Right Heart — The Immaculate Heart, who intercedes for us
Flames — The burning love Jesus and Mary have for us
Prayer to Jesus
God our Father, I believe that you created me out of love. In a thousand ways I have sinned against you. I repent of all of my sins. Please forgive me. Thank you for sending your Son to die for me, to save me from hell. I choose this day to renew my covenant with you and to place Jesus at the center of my heart. I surrender to Him as Lord over my whole life. I ask you now to flood my heart and soul with your Holy Spirit and to grant me the gift of new life. Give me the grace and courage to live as a missionary disciple for the rest of my days. Amen.
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