The Virgin Mary told Saint Catherine Laboure: "Come to the foot of the altar. There graces will be shed upon all, great and little, who ask for them. Graces will be especially shed on those who ask for them." When you send your prayer intentions, they are placed before the altar of the Virgin and are remembered in the Masses and prayers that are celebrated there every day. Have confidence, the Virgin Mary awaits you.

Please remember these special intentions at Mass each day of the pilgrimage to France. I understand that my intentions will also be included in the daily Mass and prayers at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal here in Perryville.