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Please send me your intentions for our Annunciation Octave of Masses and request Votive Lights to burn at Our Lady’s Shrine. The octave begins Saturday, March 25, and we want to remember you and your prayer requests throughout the eight days. On the feast of the Annunciation, March 25, the Church celebrates Mary’s “yes” to God to become the Mother of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Let us pray to become more like Mary in every moment and circumstance. Imitating the one who is full of grace in her day-in-day-out acceptance of God’s will is the surest and shortest path to Jesus. We hope you will join us in prayer during our Annunciation Octave of Masses, and give your “yes” to God, just as Mary did.

The Association is delighted to offer these Mother’s Day Spiritual Remembrance Cards for you to honor the beloved moms in your life. Your recipients will be remembered on Mother’s Day and in the Masses offered here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal throughout the month of May. You may also send your special intentions and/or request a Votive Light to burn for your loved ones as another sign of your affection. Any offering you make is deeply appreciated. Your generosity will further AMM’s ministry to draw all people closer to Jesus by spreading devotion to Our Blessed Mother, Mary. Read Fr. Kevin’s letter to learn more.

Read Fr.Kevin’s letter about the divine occurrence which coincided with the birth of Saint Catherine Labouré, along with his invitation to be part of AMM’s Procesión de Mayo taking place Sunday, May 7, at 1:00 p.m., CT, here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri. 

We hope you will come to the Shrine to pray with us in person. Please join us in spirit if you are unable to attend. I invite you to send your Intentions to be remembered during the May Procession and throughout the month of May.

Sharing a gift in support of Our Lady’s ministry at AMM can be another meaningful expression of your love for Our Blessed Mother. Your offering will help educate more people about Mary and — through her — bring them into closer union with her Son. Your contribution also supports Vincentian priests and brothers in their ministries and helps form tomorrow’s clergy. Thank you for your generosity. We hope to see you on May 7!

Are you or someone close to you in need of healing this Lent?

You are invited to attend the Association’s Mass of Healing Remembrance at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The Liturgy takes place Monday, March 6, at 12:10 p.m., CT, and will be live streamed on the Association’s Facebook page.

Share your special intentions here. They will be entrusted to Our Lord through Our Blessed Mother’s intercession. You may also request a Votive Light to burn for these same needs.

“O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.”

May God look upon you with compassion and bestow the wholeness of body, mind, and spirit that you seek.

“… for I, the Lord, am your healer.” Exodus 15:26

The Association of the Miraculous Medal offers beautiful Easter cards you can send loved ones. Each card offers the recipient a special remembrance in the Easter Octave of Masses held at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri.

Don’t miss Fr. Kevin’s Easter reflection, which reminds us of Mary’s role in walking beside us in our times of need, showering us with heaven’s graces, and rejoicing with us as we seek spiritual renewal this Easter.

The special intentions you share will rest near Mary’s Altar at the National Shrine to be remembered throughout the Lenten and Easter seasons. You may also request a Votive Light to burn in silent witness to your faith in lifting up your needs to Our Lord through Our Blessed Mother. “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad.” Psalm 118:24

Throughout the holy season of Lent, let us pray through Mary that we will attain a closer union with God, who is all-merciful and all-loving. AMM offers a variety of ways to assist you during your spiritual journey this Lent:

• Send your special intentions to be placed near Mary’s Shrine Altar
• Request a Votive Light to burn
• Pray this Ash Wednesday prayer
• Pray this prayer for Lent each day
• Request Easter Cards to send to loved ones

Together, let us ask Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal to bring us into ever greater union with her Son, Jesus, who has saved us through his holy passion, death, and resurrection.“Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God, For he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and relenting in punishment.” Joel 2:13

“For every believer, and especially for Christian families, the humble dwelling place in Nazareth is an authentic school of the Gospel.” Saint John Paul II, Angelus, December 30, 2001. In Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, Christians possess a model for perfecting their own family. The Holy Family lived in complete surrender to God’s will, persevering in love throughout the greatest of trials. Reciting this short Prayer for the Family daily or weekly (together, when possible) is a faith-filled gesture of your desire to draw closer to one another, and to Our Heavenly Father.

Don’t miss our cover story highlighting one woman’s faith-filled perseverance in the aftermath of adversity. Through her strong Christian faith, this young widow has endured excruciating life losses — which she calls her “steps to heaven.”  Take advantage of the free brochure offered, “Making Retirement Accounts Less Taxing” (X115) that explores ways you can maximize the value of your individual retirement accounts as you begin to take withdrawals. Call AMM at 1-800-264-6279 (Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CT) to request your brochure. Read and be inspired by all that awaits you in this issue!

In the first issue of the 2023 Bulletin, Father Kevin introduces a new yearly theme based upon Saint Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. We are all members of Christ’s mystical Body, the Church, created in perfection to live in harmony and unity with one another. No one member is less important or more valuable to the whole. Saint Therese of Lisieux is featured in this issue as a model saint to imitate during Lent. Read about her “Little Way” of love that she believed even very weak souls (like she considered herself to be) could follow to attain the holiness that God desires for each of us. Don’t miss the details of AMM’s 2023 May Procession, scheduled to commence at St. Mary’s of the Barrens (the Shrine Church) at 1:00 p.m. C.T., on Sunday, May 7, here in Perryville, Missouri.  Be sure to browse our gift shop’s spring religious items and order Easter cards to send the gift of Masses and prayers to loved ones. Thank you for your Vincentian spirit of humility, charity, and prayer. Know that you are remembered in the daily Mass and prayers by the Vincentian priests and brothers at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

The Association of the Miraculous Medal spreads devotion to Jesus through Mary by sharing the Miraculous Medal she entrusted to Saint Catherine Labouré nearly 193 years ago. Throughout 2023, we hope you will send us your special intentions for remembrance in our daily Mass and prayers. You may always burn a Votive Light to express praise and gratitude, or in an appeal for ongoing needs in your life. Request free Miraculous Medals at any time — each medal is presented on a beautiful keepsake card with the Miraculous Medal story.  

Our Lady keeps you close to her heart at every moment. Placing yourself in her tender and loving care will bring you nearer to God. Know that you remain in our daily prayers.  

Read Father Kevin’s letter sharing an inspiring story of a recent Olympic medalist who wore a Miraculous Medal throughout the competition.

The gift of prayer can change a life. Enrolling yourself or a loved one as a Perpetual Member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal assures of a share in a treasury of Masses and prayers. A novena of Masses is offered each month at Our Lady’s Shrine. Perpetual members also share in all other Masses and novenas of Masses which are said for members of Our Lady’s Association—a total of 57 Masses monthly for as long as the Association endures and the Shrine in Perryville remains as its center of prayer. In addition, they also share in other Masses and novenas of Masses whenever these are offered for members.

Father Kevin’s letter tells more. Perpetual membership can be that “perfect gift” for Baptisms, birthdays, Confirmation, wedding anniversaries, get well wishes, or in sympathy. Enroll yourself or someone else today!

The Association’s highest purpose, and Mary’s primary mission, is to help each of us reach heaven. AMM’s work takes on eternal significance as we strive to draw more people to Jesus through Our Lady. Please consider joining the Twelve Stars of Mary Monthly Giving Club. Your commitment offers a convenient way to support AMM’s mission year-round while it helps us lower fundraising and processing costs, allowing your gift to do even more. Read Father Kevin’s letter and call us at 1-800-264-MARY (6279) to learn more.