The Miraculous Medal is a Catholic devotional medal associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary.
According to Catholic tradition, Mary appeared to Saint Catherine Labouré, a French nun, in 1830 in Paris and instructed her to have a medal made based on the vision she received. The medal became known as the "Miraculous Medal" because many people reported receiving graces and blessings through its use and prayers.
What does the medal show?
Front:
- Mary standing on a globe.
- Rays of light streaming from her hands, symbolizing graces.
- The inscription: "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee."
Back:
- A large M intertwined with a cross.
- Two hearts: the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
- Twelve stars surrounding the design.
Who is she?
She is Mary, the mother of Jesus, honored under the title Our Lady of Grace and celebrated for her love, protection, and intercession for those who pray to her.
Many Catholics wear the Miraculous Medal as a reminder of faith and as a sign of devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
