When someone we love faces a loss, we are all called to be missionaries of hope. Our words can comfort them, encourage their trust in God, and help them recall the truth that life will prevail over death.

You can request Memorial Remembrance Cards to send to someone who has recently lost a loved one – or will soon mark the anniversary of their passing. This card offers a spiritual remembrance of the deceased in the daily Mass and prayers at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal for one year.

It shares the Blessed Mother’s motherly concern for them in a special way. 

When you receive the card(s), simply complete it and mail it to your recipient(s). Then, write the name of the departed loved one on the enclosed reply form and return it to the Association of the Miraculous Medal.

To add to your memorial remembrance, you may also burn a Votive Light at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal for the deceased person and the intentions of the bereaved. 

When you return the name of the deceased, any charitable offering you add will support the mission of the Association of the Miraculous Medal: to draw all people closer to Christ through increased devotion to Our Blessed Mother. Read Father Clay’s letter here. It shares more about how the Memorial Remembrance Card can bring hope to someone in their time of need.