The Feast of the Miraculous Medal

November 27th is the day we celebrate the day that Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure.  At a small chapel on this day in 1830, Our Lady revealed herself standing on the Earth, crushing a serpent under her feet.  She asked that a medal be struck with this image to receive graces of God through her.

The medal was eventually struck, and wearers of the medal have seen numerous conversions, healings and other intercessions. 

One of the biggest followers of Mary, St. Maximilian Kolbe, described the medal as the silver bullet to bring down the enemy of souls, Satan.

I always wear my Miraculous Medal, and I always feel as if Mary is there with me. She never lets me go through any daily toils alone.  Remember, Jesus first love was his Mother. After giving her to us as Our Mother on the cross when he said, "Woman, behold your son."  Followed by telling John, "Behold, your Mother."  We should love her just as Jesus did.

And what better way to show our love and honor for the Ever Virgin Mother of God than wearing her image around our neck-close to our heart.

"Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!"