Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means “God is with us.” Matthew 1:23

As this year’s Christmas Novena of Masses concludes, all of us here at Mary’s Association, along with the Vincentian priests and brothers serving at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, wish you and your family a blessed and peace-filled Christmas.

May your home reflect the Holy Family in Bethlehem, in whom we have the perfect model of faith, hope, and love. Here are our Christmas prayers asking God to pour out these virtues upon you and those you love.

The beautifully decorated Saint Mary’s of the Barrens Church at the El Santuario Nacional de Nuestra Señora de la Medalla Milagrosa, as well as the Sendero del Rosario, grotto, and grounds, will remain open for your prayerful pilgrimage throughout the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.

The Visitor Center and Gift Shop will be closed December 24 – 25 and will reopen on December 26 at 10:00 a.m. The AMM office will be closed December 24 – 26 and will resume regular hours on Monday, December 29.