My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Seventeen days after he went into the hospital in February, Pope Francis issued a special message to the thousands of well-wishers around the world. “At this particular time,” he said, “I feel as if I am ‘carried’ and supported by all God’s people.”

What a beautiful image! As a family of faith, united in Jesus’ name, we lift up those who’ve lost the strength to carry on alone.

Do you know someone in need of healing of body, mind, or spirit? I invite you to “carry” that person to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal by way of sending a Healing Remembrance Card.

This inspiring spiritual greeting will announce your
prayerful appeal for the healing of your loved one.

The image of the Miraculous Medal calls to mind Mary’s promise that all who turn to her in confidence will be showered with heavenly favors and graces. Sending a healing card is a sign of your faith in Our Blessed Mother’s message.

Like the Holy Father, many of us can remember another’s kindness reaching us when we were too weak to carry on alone. Your prayers can mean the world to someone close to you who is in need of healing and offer them renewed strength and hope.

     A member wrote us recently to share this happy ending …

If you don’t have a recipient in mind right now, you can order the card for later. How often I find a need arises out of the blue, when I’m eager to respond right away but don’t have the right sentiment on hand.

When you do send the Healing Remembrance Card, please send us the name of your loved one. We will remember your recipient in the daily Mass and prayers here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

Requesting a Votive Light to burn at the Shrine can be an additional way to “carry” your loved one to Jesus through Mary.

Any offering you include will help us spread devotion to Our Lady. It will also support the formation and ministries of Vincentian priests and brothers –– members of the Congregation of the Mission founded by Saint Vincent de Paul.

Thank you for allowing the Association of the Miraculous Medal to join you in praying for your loved one in need of healing. May God bless all your efforts to serve him and draw you ever closer to himself.

Faithfully yours in Jesus and Mary,

P.S.  You may also request free, blessed Miraculous Medals to share with others. Request them through our website or by calling us at 1-800-264-MARY (6279) weekdays, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CT.