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The Miraculous Medal owes its origins to the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin
Mary in the chapel of the Rue du Bac, Paris, in 1830. She appeared to
Catherine Labouré, showing the young nun and future saint the design of a
medal that serves as a mini-catechism of the Church’s teaching on Our Lady.

In a vision, Mary stood on a globe with brilliant light streaming from her
jeweled fingers. "Behold the symbol of graces shed upon those who ask for
them," she said, representing herself as Mediatrix of All Graces. Surrounding
her a banner read, "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have
recourse to you," symbolizing her Immaculate Conception. The vision reversed,
showing the letter ‘M’ entwined with a cross above the Sacred Hearts. This
image represents Mary as Coredemptrix, a unique participator in Jesus’ saving
act of redemption.

Hearing of the miraculous conversion of the agnostic Alphonse Ratisbonne

through the medal, St. Maximilian made wearing it and giving it away an
integral part of his movement. He called the Miraculous Medal "a ‘bullet’ with
which the faithful soldier hits the enemy, that is evil, and thus rescues souls."
Chaplet of
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Method
Begin with the sign of the cross. Recite the Memorare on the bead
between the medal and the centerpiece. Recite the Invocation Prayer
on each of the fourteen beads. The fourteen beads memorialize St.
Maximilian's martyrdom on August 14th. The beads are red and white
to symbolize both martyrdom and purity.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that
any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, and sought thy
intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto
thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother, to thee do I come, before thee
I stand sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate despise
not my petitions, but, in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.
Invocation Prayer
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to
Thee, and for all those who do not have recourse to Thee, especially
for the enemies of Holy Mother Church, and all those in most need of
Thy mercy. Amen
Additional Prayers
Novena in honor of St. Maximilian Kolbe
O Lord Jesus Christ, who said, "Greater love than this no man has,
that a man lay down his life for his friends," through the intercession
of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech
you to grant us our petitions (mention your request).
Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which St. Maximilian
founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the
world. He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his
persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love
that was inspired by true devotion to Mary.
Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without
reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to
better love and serve our fellow man in imitation of your humble
servant, St. Maximilian. Amen.
“No one in the world can change Truth. What we can do and and
should do is to seek truth and to serve it when we have found it. The
real conflict is the inner conflict. Beyond armies of occupation and the
catacomb of extermination camps, there are two irreconcilable
enemies in the depth of every soul: good and evil, sin and love. And
what use are the victories on the battlefield if we are ourselves are
defeated in our innermost personal selves?” -St. Maximilian Kolbe