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OCTOBER 10 2019

Travel in Spirit to Germany, Austria, Hungary, & Prague

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Beginning December 5, Fr. Kevin McCracken, C.M., and a group of pilgrims will make a special Advent pilgrimage of prayer and remembrance. The river cruise on the historic Danube River will take the pilgrims to inspiring churches, Christmas markets, the important Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Svata Hora, and the original statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague. We hope you will join us in spirit and prayer on this journey of faith in Advent by sending your petitions to be remembered in the Masses and prayers offered during the pilgrimage. Say this Advent prayer and one Hail Mary each day of Advent, especially during the days of the Association’s pilgrimage, December 5–16. In commemoration of this pilgrimage, we are offering a beautiful authentic German Holy Family Wood Christmas Ornament. Supplies are limited.

Follow the pilgrimage itinerary, each day of the pilgrimage. You can also follow Fr. Kevin and the other pilgrims each day of their pilgrimage on our pilgrimage photo gallery, Facebook, or Twitter.

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APRIL 1 2019

Travel in Spirit to France

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On May 18, Fr. Kevin McCracken, CM, and a group of pilgrims will begin the Association’s pilgrimage of prayer and remembrance to France. Highlights of the journey will be the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Paris, the Basilica of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, the beaches at Normandy, and the grotto at Lourdes. Read Fr. Kevin’s letter about this spiritual journey. We hope you will join us in spirit and prayer on this journey of faith by sending your petitions to be remembered in the Masses offered during the pilgrimage. In commemoration of this pilgrimage, we are offering three new gifts— a Pink Imitation Murano Glass Bead Rosary, a Black Wood Bead Rosary, and a Pink Imitation Murano Glass Bead Chaplet. All gifts requested will be held at our office until after the pilgrimage so they can be blessed with water from Lourdes. Gifts will then be mailed to you.

Follow the pilgrimage itinerary and mass schedule and recite the prayer to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal each day of the pilgrimage. You can also follow Fr. Kevin and the other pilgrims each day of their pilgrimage on our homepage, Facebook, or Twitter.

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OCTOBER 12 2018

Read Our Fall Bulletin

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Andrew Hayden »

In the Fall issue of the Miraculous Medal Bulletin, you will read about tax collectors, a bright pink raccoon, and missionary disciples. Fr. Charles Shelby, C.M. past Director of the Association, talks about his gratitude in being able to serve God and Mary for the past 50 years. In this issue you will also find an update on our renovation projects along with your personal invitation to attend one or both of our 2019 pilgrimages. Read the 2018 Fall Bulletin for these articles and more, and find new gifts in our 2018 Fall Gift Brochure.

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JUNE 5 2018

Travel with Us to France in 2019!

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Andrew Hayden »

You are invited to journey with Fr. Kevin McCracken and other members of our Lady’s Association to France, May 18 – 26, 2019, with an option to extend your trip to Lourdes for three additional days. Start with a visit to the Chapel where the story of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal began and travel through the French countryside and beaches while praying for healing and hope with new friends. Highlights of this trip will be the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Basilica of St. Therese Lisieux, Normandy Beaches, Sainte Mere Eglise, Rouen, Caen, Carentan, and then Lourdes if you decide to extend your journey. To receive a full color itinerary brochure or for more details, call our office at 1-800-264-MARY(6279) or click here. You may also download a printable copy by clicking here. Space is limited so don’t delay in signing up! We look forward to seeing you on this pilgrimage.

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MARCH 26 2018

Travel in Spirit to France and Switzerland

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Andrew Hayden »

On May 14, Fr. Kevin McCracken, CM, and a group of pilgrims will begin the Association’s pilgrimage to France and Switzerland in celebration of the Association’s 100th anniversary and the Vincentian charism’s 400th anniversary. The pilgrims will visit the chapel of our Lady’s apparition to Saint Catherine Labouré on rue du Bac in Paris in the year 1830. The pilgrims will also visit and celebrate Mass at the Chapel of the Vincentian Motherhouse where the remains of the Vincentian founder, Saint Vincent de Paul, are enshrined. Read Fr. Kevin’s letter about this spiritual journey. We hope you will join us in spirit and prayer on this journey of faith by sending your petitions to be remembered in the Masses offered during the pilgrimage. In commemoration of this pilgrimage, request the Sterling Silver Miraculous Medal and chain, the Fancy Leaf Miraculous Medal and chain, or the Deluxe Paris Wood Rosary. All gifts requested will be taken on the pilgrimage and blessed at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Paris, France. Gifts will then be mailed to you upon return from the pilgrimage.

Follow the pilgrimage itinerary, and recite the prayer to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal each day of the pilgrimage. You can also follow Fr. Kevin and the other pilgrims each day of their pilgrimage on our homepage, Facebook, or Twitter.

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OCTOBER 31 2017

Walking With the Poor...Celebrating 200 Years of Service

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Andrew Hayden »

Dear Fellow Pilgrim,

It is my great privilege to invite you to join our spring pilgrimage to France and Switzerland. In 2018, the Vincentians are celebrating their 200th Anniversary of arrival in Perryville, Missouri, and the Association of the Miraculous Medal is celebrating our 100th Anniversary with an inspiring pilgrimage to the lovely Chapel of the Motherhouse of the Daughters of Charity, in Paris, where Our Blessed Mother appeared to St. Catherine Laboure. This beautiful chapel continues to be the center of devotion to our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. We will have ample time to pray in this sacred place during our stay in the City of Light. In Paris, we will also visit the Chapel of the Vincentian Motherhouse where the remains of St. Vincent de Paul are enshrined, the Cathedral of Notre Dame, as well as other sacred and historic sites.

In addition, those who wish will have the option of joining Fr. John Rybolt, C.M., internationally known Vincentian historian and author, and me on a visit of Vincentian Family sites in Paris, including sites associated with St. Vincent, St. Louise de Marillac, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and Blessed Rosalie Rendu. Fr. Rybolt will be with us throughout our pilgrimage helping us to understand and appreciate the Vincentian charism.

Departing Paris, we will visit the Laboure farmhouse where St. Catherine was born, beautiful Chatillon-sur-Chalaronne where St. Vincent founded the first Confraternity of Charity, and Lyon where Blessed Frederic lived as a young boy and where he was married. On our way to Switzerland, we will visit the alpine town of Annecy to pray at the tombs of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane Frances de Chantal who were closely associated with St. Vincent.

Finally, we conclude our pilgrimage in the wonderful city of Geneva.

To request a full color itinerary, call 1.800.264.6279 or click here to download a printable copy and join us as we journey to the heart of devotion to our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and grow in our understanding of the charism of St. Vincent de Paul.

To Jesus through Mary,

Fr. Kevin, C.M.

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SEPTEMBER 10 2017

Photos from the Rome Symposium

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Andrew Hayden »

In celebration of the 400^th anniversary of the founding of our Vincentian charism, over 11,000 members of the International Vincentian Family gathered in Rome on October 12 for 4 days of meetings and worship. The highlight was a Papal Audience on October 14, 2017. The Pope spoke about our charities being born of the tenderness and compassion of St. Vincent for the poor and marginalized. Six staff members of the Association of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri, were blessed to attend this special event.

Click here to view photos from the event.

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APRIL 28 2017

Travel in Spirit to Portugal and Spain

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Andrew Hayden »

On Monday, May 1, Fr. Kevin McCracken, C.M., Don Fulford, and a group of 54 pilgrims will begin the Association’s pilgrimage to Portugal and northwestern Spain. While in Portugal, the group will visit Fatima during their 100th Anniversary of our Lady appearing to the three shepherd children. Please join us in spirit and prayer on this journey of faith by sending your petitions to be remembered in Mass each day of the pilgrimage. Follow the pilgrimage itinerary and Mass schedule, and recite the prayer to our Lady of the Miraculous Medal each day of the pilgrimage. You can also follow Fr. Kevin, Don, and the other pilgrims each day of their pilgrimage on our homepage, Facebook, or Twitter. Request one of our pilgrimage souvenir gifts as part of your spiritual participation in this year’s journey.

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SEPTEMBER 20 2016

2017 Pilgrimage to Portugal

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Andrew Hayden »

Please accept this invitation to journey with our Lady’s Association to Fatima,
May 1 – 10, 2017, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima. During this ten day pilgrimage, we will visit Lisbon, Santarem, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Coimbra, Braga, Porto, and Sintra. In Fatima we will visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima, the tombs of Francisco, Jacinto, and Sister Lucia, where they lived, where our Lady appeared to them, and the Little Chapel of Apparitions with the famous statue of Our Lady of Fatima. Other places of interest will be the Monastery of Saint Clare, the Shrine of the “Good Jesus,” the cathedral housing the remains of Saint James, the church housing the Eucharistic Miracle, the royal Pena Palace, and much more.

We’ve worked hard on this pilgrimage to offer you the best places to visit, excellent restaurants, and good hotels. You will have the opportunity to attend daily Mass and to join other members of our Miraculous Medal family to strengthen your faith as you walk, pray, and reflect on your own journey.

To receive a full color itinerary brochure or for more details, call our office at
1-800-264-MARY(6279). Space is limited so don’t delay in signing up!
We look forward to seeing you on this pilgrimage.

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SEPTEMBER 7 2016

Travel in Spirit to Poland and Prague

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Andrew Hayden »

On Thursday, October 6, Fr. Kevin McCracken, C.M., and a group of pilgrims will begin the Association’s pilgrimage to Poland and Prague during this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. Follow the pilgrimage itinerary and Mass schedule, and recite the prayer to our Lady of the Miraculous Medal each day of the pilgrimage. Read Fr. Kevin’s letter about an “extraordinary year” Jubilee in Old Testament times and how it relates to our pilgrimage during this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy.

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