Designed by the Blessed Virgin Herself
When our Blessed Mother gave the design of the Medal to Saint Catherine Labouré she said, “Have a medal struck upon this model. Those who wear it will receive great graces, especially if they wear it around the neck.” And, “Now it must be given to the whole world and to every person.” With approval of the Church, the first Medals were made in 1832 and were distributed in Paris. Almost immediately, the blessings that Mary had promised began to shower down on those who wore her Medal. It was called “miraculous” by the people because of the many remarkable favors that it is believed have happened through divine mediation.
Origins of the Association
In order to spread devotion to Mary as Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, an association was formed shortly after the first medals were distributed. The Association was established at the motherhouse of the Congregation of the Mission in Paris. (In appearing to Saint Catherine, a Daughter of Charity, Mary entrusted to the Daughters of Charity and the priests of the Congregation of the Mission the work of spreading this devotion to her through her medal.)
Spread of the Association; Official Approval by Pope Pius X
Gradually, other associations were established elsewhere in the world. Pope Pius X recognized these associations in 1905 and approved a charter in 1909.
From the Pontifical Approbation (approval document) of 1905, Article 2:
The Association has as its end to attributing to the Virgin Mary, conceived without original sin, the honor that is due her; achieving their own sanctification, and exercising its apostolate, both of which the Holy Medal challenges and helps as much for the symbolism it shows as by virtue of those who wear it.
An Act of Consecration to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
O Virgin Mother of God, Mary Immaculate, we dedicate and consecrate ourselves to you under the title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. May this Medal be for each one of us a sure sign of your affection for us and a constant reminder of our duties toward you. Ever while wearing it, may we be blessed by your loving protection and preserved in the grace of your Son. O Mother of our Savior, keep us close to you every moment of our lives. Obtain for us, your children, the grace of a happy death; so that, in union with you, we may enjoy the bliss of heaven forever. Amen. O Mary, conceived without sin. Pray for us who have recourse to you.
Front and back of the Medal
Pope Saint Pius X
2 Comments on “Association of the Miraculous Medal: June 3, 1905”
Yes, it is true MOTHER MARY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL is really a Miraculous one. Because of my experiences and visions to Mother Mary and Jesus. Once i saw Mother Mary in my dream, telling me call the people. She is all in purely white color same just like a spirit and with her is purely white bird too. Upon calling people on my dream and telling them i saw Mother Mary. They followed me to see Mother Mary. But we reached the place where i saw her, Mother Mary was gone. All she left in the place i saw her was the Medals . Each one of us get the Medal and place on our dress. So, year 2004 of Octobe, based on my dream, i started distributing Medals to people , together with the Novena Prayer. After 3 months of giving aways the Miraculous Medal and the Novena Prayer. The “BLOOD ” appeared on her picture image of the Novena Prayer of the Miraculous Medal year 2005, January 2nd week. Now year 2012 the Blood still same as FRESH BLOOD never fade and change it’s color. That’s the biggest gift i received from Heavenly Father. The MIRACLE FROM HEAVEN….THANK U