An especially memorable scene from the movie, The Passion of the Christ, focuses on Mary running to comfort her Son after he has fallen under the weight of the cross.

The scene flashes back to the boy Jesus tumbling onto the rocky, dirt ground near their home in Nazareth. Then, too, Mary had run. Arms and hands outstretched, nothing mattered in that moment except reaching her child in need. 

“I am here,” she assured her hurting Son.

Mary’s comforting touch came through hands that had given themselves in constant service to others. The hands of a loving mother know little rest.

Our Blessed Mother, with hands and arms is eager to receive us, to comfort us, to rescue us, through her loving intercession, in whatever material or spiritual need we may be facing.

This beautiful bronze statue of Mary is on the grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal here in Perryville, Missouri.

Mary is here for you, too.

On Monday, June 9 (the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church) a Mass will be offered at the National Shrine at 12:10 p.m., CT, for you and your intentions. Prior to Mass, we will literally place your petitions into the loving hands of Our Lady at this statue. This gesture will represent your spiritual presence with us and your appeal for Mary’s intercession.

Then, your prayer requests will be placed at the foot of her altar inside the Shrine Church for remembrance throughout June.

You may also request  a Votive Light to burn at the National Shrine – a sign of your love and devotion to Mary.

Finally, AMM is highlighting two unique gifts you can request in return for a suggested offering.

The first is a six-inch, poly resin, bronze gold finish statue. The second gift is a Palm Cross, inlaid with a beautiful blue enamel Miraculous Medal. Both items have been blessed here at the National Shrine.

In every moment of our lives, we are under Mary’s loving and watchful eyes. She desires to receive our petitions. Place your intentions into Our Lady’s hands, that she may carry your needs to her Son on your behalf.

Thank you in advance for your loving support of AMM. May God bless your every effort to serve him and draw you ever closer to himself.

P.S. You can receive free, blessed Miraculous Medals on an explanation card to share with family, friends, co-workers, schools, etc. Call our office Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CT. You may also order through our online gift shop at www.amm.org.