Testimonials
Stories of Faith, Hope, and Intercession
As testimonies to the generosity of God’s love in answer to prayers offered through our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, the Association receives thousands of letters. In that spirit of gratitude to God, the Association publishes edited sections of some letters.
Shared Stories
Thank you, Mother Mary for your intercession!
My husband was told he had abnormal growths in his stomach. His bloodwork was not clear. The doctor believed it to be stomach cancer. My husband was scheduled for surgery. I prayed to Our Blessed Mother for additional tests to be run so surgery could be avoided. We received a call from the doctor that they wanted to do another test. I immediately started a Novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. I asked for his new labs to be clear, with no sign of the growths. My husband’s doctor appointment was on the last day of the novena. We found out that day that his bloodwork was normal and the growths were gone. Thank you, Mother Mary, for hearing my prayers and interceding on behalf of my husband.
—North Carolina
Small testimony to the grace an comfort provided by Our Mother!
I am not Catholic but have always been drawn to the Virgin Mary. She has appeared in my dreams. I wrote a poem in which she appeared to a desperate woman and gave her hope. I want to share an experience I had while living in Brazil. I was in bed one warm night with the door to the veranda open to catch the nightly breeze. Suddenly, the room was filled with the scent of roses. I felt indescribable joy. Please note that there were no rose bushes in my garden or nearby. I have kept this cherished memory to myself for almost twenty years. I received a Miraculous Medal in the mail during a time of great personal challenge when my husband was sick. I felt I should reach out with my small testimony to the grace and comfort provided by the Mother of Our Lord.
—Virginia
The most amazing experience!
Mother Mary interceded on our behalf and provided us with a business that saved us financially. I received the Miraculous Medal in the mail with a small booklet. I read the booklet and started the novena. Within one month, our lives changed and a new business flourished. I know, without a doubt, that this blessing was through Our Mother Mary’s intercession. At one point, while praying the novena, I could feel her presence in my kitchen, standing at the other end of the table. I could not see her, but I could feel her. It was the most amazing experience. The feeling that I received at that moment assured me that everything was going to be alright.
—an email
Grateful to Our Lady for her intercession!
I want to thank Our Lady for interceding on behalf of my son-in-law’s mother. She was diagnosed with esophageal cancer some time ago. The prognosis was not good. I sent my petition to the Shrine, asking Our Lady to watch over her while she received very strong doses of chemotherapy. Besides asking for prayers, I requested a Votive Light to burn for her. I’m happy to say that my son-in-law’s mother has been cancer-free for six months now. I am so grateful to Our Lady for her intercession with her Son, Jesus, for this lady’s healing.
—an email
I know my prayers were answered!
I’m writing to let you know how grateful I am for all of your prayers and concern for my son. Also, my special thanks to Our Lord and Our Lady for the favor granted to him. Since my son’s transplant surgery, he has been going to the hospital weekly for follow-up exams. After his next visit, he will begin going every other week for a while and then just once a month. He is getting dialysis treatments three times a week to help the new kidneys function normally. He looks good despite everything he’s been through. Thank God. I know my prayers were answered through Our Lady’s intercession. I have been dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary all my life. Please continue to pray for my son and my intentions. I am so grateful.
—Pennsylvania
I believe wearing my Miraculous Medal saved me!
Several years ago, I went through surgery for esophageal cancer. During my illness, my wife and I became members of the Association in Perryville, burned Votive Lights, and prayed, especially to Mary, asking her to bring me through alive and well. I survived the surgery, even though my entire esophagus had to be removed because the damage was so extensive. My stomach was pulled up to replace the esophagus, leaving me with no stomach to digest food. However, I’m now completely recovered and in good health. I believe that wearing my Miraculous Medal throughout this ordeal saved me. Thank you, Jesus and Mary.
—an email
Not the same since witnessing this miracle!
While my brother was ill for many months, I brought communion to him. On the last Sunday in January 2021, he was under hospice care and was bedridden, yet alert. He received communion and then asked a very odd question, “Who said the Mass?” I responded shortly after he stated he wanted to get out of bed and sit at the dining room table in his chair. His children and grandchildren were there at this time visiting with him. Sitting in his chair, he smiled and said he was so blessed and happy. Then he started gasping for breath. My brother surprised us all as he began to say the Hail Mary. We all joined in, and when we got to the part, “…now and at the hour of our death,” my brother took his final breath. He was a good and decent man who served God and his country. I have not been the same since witnessing this miracle.
—Massachusetts
Thank you, Blessed Mother, for taking care of my daughter!
I am so thankful that my daughter was wearing her Miraculous Medal daily. She was taking a chainsaw training class. As she cut a tree and was running back, she tripped on a root and fell directly on the chainsaw. Right before this happened, a voice reminded her of what someone had said in class, “Flip the safety.” She did that, and the only thing she hurt was her pride. Thank you, Blessed Mother, for taking care of my daughter.
—Hawaii
Truly a miracle for me!
On my way to Greece, my friend met me at the airport and handed me a Miraculous Medal necklace. I placed the medal in the pocket of my raincoat. I forgot all about the medal until it began raining one day and I wore my raincoat. As I walked up a hill to see the view, I slipped and fell. I placed my hand in my pocket to get sanitary wipes, but found the medal that I forgot was there. Holding the medal, I got up without any pain or dirt on my hands. This was truly a miracle for me because I am a 70-year-old lady and lucky to have been saved.
—an email
My brother is grateful for the blessings granted to him!
My brother and his wife were in a very bad car accident. In the hospital, I placed by my brother’s bed a card with the Miraculous Medal image. Even though he did not know about the medal, he embraced the card when he woke up on the second day at the hospital. The therapist who helped him during his two- month stay also wore a Miraculous Medal. My brother is home but still receives outpatient rehabilitation. The doctors have told him that he is a miracle and to keep praying. Now his wife and children each wear a Miraculous Medal. My brother is grateful for the blessings granted to him.
—California
Prayer to Our Lady for Healing
Mary Immaculate, you have given yourself to us as Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. You have asked us to pray with confidence, and we will receive great graces. We know your compassion, because you saw your Son suffer and die for us. In your union with His suffering, you became the mother of us all.
Mary, my mother, teach me to understand my suffering as you do and to endure it in union with the suffering of Jesus. In your motherly love, calm my fears and increase my trust in God’s loving care.
According to God’s plan, obtain for me the healing I need. Intercede with your Son that I may have the strength I need to work for God’s glory and the salvation of the world.
Amen.
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