Did you know that the design of the medal of the Immaculate Conception was given to St. Catherine Labourè by the Blessed Virgin Mary herself? And that the Blessed Mother told her that all its wearers would receive special graces, especially if they wore it around their neck?
That's why this special medal is called a "miraculous" medal because, since it was first made in 1832, the blessings that Mary promised began to shower down on its wearers.
The Miraculous Medal was introduced to the world by St. Catherine Labouré, a novice with the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul in France. (She's pictured above in video with the Blessed Virgin Mary). In 1830 she received a vision from Mary in which Our Lady appeared inside an oval frame which bore the inscription “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”
The Blessed Mother asked that this image be put on a medal, saying all who wear it would receive great graces. The first medals were stuck in 1832.
Many of those wearing them did indeed receive blessings, including cures for illnesses and seemingly miraculous conversions, and it soon became popularly known as the “Miraculous Medal.” Today, the Miraculous Medal is still a wonderful way of showing, and spreading, devotion to both our Lady and our Lord as well!
size: 2.2 cm / 0.87 inches (height) ; 1.6 cm / 0.63 inches (width)
★ clear and detailed image of the Blessed Virgin Mary
★ the front side of the medal: the image of the Virgin Mary standing on a globe and crushing the head of a serpent beneath her foot to symbolize that Satan and all his followers are helpless before her.
★ the reverse side of the medal: twelve stars representing the apostles and therefore the entire Church, the initial M which stands for Mary and two hearts symbolizing the love of Mary and Jesus for us.
★ wear it or carry it with faith and devotion to bring upon you the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary
★ a lovely gift for families and especially for kids.
★ blessed by His Holiness Pope Francis at his public audiences in St. Peter's Square.
You will receive 1 charm that has been blessed.
