Prayer to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

You wish to practice prayer to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal ?

We have researched Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal for you. We will share with you a fabulous story as well as prayers to address to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

To pray to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, there are several ways to practice it. Some practice novenas while others choose certain forms of prayer. What is important is to choose the prayer that suits you.

In this article, we will tell you about:

• The Miraculous Medal: History, Meanings of its Symbols
• Owning a Miraculous Medal and its Effects in Life
• The Novena
• Miraculous Medal Prayer

Without further ado, let's begin the article.

The Miraculous Medal: History, Meaning of These Symbols

Considered a reflection of love, a symbol of devotion, a source of grace and protection, this medal has its own history.

Catherine Labouré and the Virgin Mary

The fabulous story begins in 1830 following the apparition of the Virgin Mary or Immaculate Virgin , considered the mother of God and of the Church , a reflection of an infinitely kind, gentle and comforting mother to Catherine Labouré , a young woman of twenty-four years old, from the convent of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul in Paris who considered her long before as her mother after the loss of her own.

Catherine witnessed many apparitions of the Virgin during the year 1830, and at the second, she ordered her to forge a medal representing love, protection and grace.

The symbols of the miraculous medal and its meanings

The medal was formed following the instructions of the Virgin Mary where she represented herself as in her apparition by putting her feet on a globe reflecting the terrestrial globe and crushed the head of the serpent symbolizing the force of evil . She has open hands that share the light, a reflection of grace.

On the reverse are twelve stars symbolizing the twelve apostles , the heart crowned with thorns is the sacred heart of Jesus and another pierced by a sword is the immaculate heart of Mary . The center is occupied by the letter M which symbolizes Mary supporting the foot of the cross and together the image represents salvation.

Owning a Miraculous Medal and its Effects in Life

Since the existence of the medal, several miracles and testimonies have circulated in the world of humans, starting with healings followed by conversions in 1832 in Paris during a cholera epidemic. The Virgin Mary works miracles through the medal and prayer .

Nowadays, it is the most famous of religious medals . Many people wear them as a symbol of protection, confidence, peace and hope.

Giving it as a gift on an important life event is a sign of love and comfort.

The Novena

The origin of the novena and its current practice:

Coming from the Latin word "novem" which means "nine", the novena is inspired by the story of Mary, the apostles who had one hundred and twenty disciples waiting for Pentecost for nine days and the descent of the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem after the departure of Jesus.

Currently, the practice of novenas takes a great place in Catholic churches, one after the other is done for nine consecutive days with a devoted and piety spirit, has the aim of asking for the grace of God with the help of an intercession of a Saint.

The novena to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal:

Like other novenas, that of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is one of the most practiced.

It takes place every year in the month of November, from the 18th to the 26th of the month, a prayer to be recited with faith accompanied by the miraculous medal, at the same time asking for the intercession of the Virgin Mary in order to obtain the grace of God.

Miraculous Medal Prayer

In the Catholic Church, a novena is a set of nine powerful prayers that are recited for nine consecutive days. Each day is dedicated to a specific intention. A person typically says the novena prayers when they are facing difficult times and are seeking the graces and intercession of the Virgin Mary. Here are some of these prayers for those who would like to ask the Blessed Virgin Mary for her precious help:

Prayer 1

O Lord Jesus Christ , who, for the accomplishment of the greatest works, chose the weak things of the world, so that no flesh might glory in Your sight; and who, for a better and more widely diffused belief in the Immaculate Conception of Your Mother, desired that the Miraculous Medal should be manifested to Saint Catherine , we can glorify this mystery by word and work. Amen.

Prayer 2

Remember, O most compassionate Virgin Mary , that ever was it known that anyone who fled to protect you, implored your help or asked for your intercession was left without help. Inspired by this trust, we fly to you, O Virgin of virgins , our Mother; to you we come; before you we kneel sinful and sad. O Mother of the Incarnate Word, do not despise our petitions, but in your clemency hear and answer them. Amen.

Prayer 3

O Immaculate Virgin Mary , Mother of Our Lord Jesus and our Mother, penetrated with the liveliest confidence in your all-powerful and unfailing intercession, which manifests itself so often through the Miraculous Medal, we your loving and trusting children implore you to obtain for us the graces and favors that we ask during this novena, if they are beneficial for our immortal souls, and there the souls for whom we pray. You know, O Mary, how often our souls have been the sanctuaries of your Son who hates iniquity. Obtain for us also a spirit of prayer and self-denial that we may recover by penance what we have lost by sin and finally reach that blessed abode where you are the Queen of angels and men . Amen.

Prayer 4

Other prayers dedicated to Our Lady and her Medal:

O Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate, We consecrate ourselves to you under the title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal . May this Medal be for each of us a sure sign of your affection for us and a constant reminder of our duties to you. While wearing it, may we be blessed by your loving protection and preserved in the grace of your Son. O most powerful Virgin , Mother of our Savior, keep us close to you at every moment of our lives. Obtain for us, your children, the grace of a happy death; that in union with you, we may enjoy the beatitude of Heaven forever.
Amen.

Prayer 5

Virgin Mother of God , Mary Immaculate, I unite myself to you under your title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. May this medal be for me a sure sign of your maternal affection and a constant reminder of my devotion to you. In wearing it, may I be blessed by your loving protection and preserved in the grace of your Son . Most powerful Virgin, Mother of our Savior, keep me close to you at every moment of my life so that, like you, I may live and act according to the teaching and example of Jesus. Keep me as your faithful child so that I may follow your example throughout my life and may enjoy heaven forever with you. I beg you. Amen.

Prayer 6

Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate, we unite with you under your title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. May this medal be for each of us a sure sign of your maternal affection for us and a constant reminder of our filial duties to you. In wearing it, may we be blessed by your loving protection and preserved in the grace of your Son . Most powerful Virgin, Mother of our Savior, keep us close to you at every moment of our lives so that, like you, we may live and act according to the teaching and example of your Son. Obtain for us, your children, the grace of a happy death so that in union with you, we may enjoy the happiness of the sky forever. Amen .

Short novena of prayer for Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal:

Immaculate Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus and my mother , I come to you with confidence in your powerful intercession, manifested by your Miraculous Medal. As your loving and trusting child, I ask you for this favor... Obtain for me also a pure heart, so that my whole life may give glory to God . Amen.

Wear a miraculous medal of Our Lady so that it brings you miracles

The miracle still exists. You too have your share of miracle in God. So, do not hesitate to call upon Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal to help you bring this miracle into your life .

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