Do you know someone who is suffering from the loss of a loved one? I invite you to share the gift of Mary’s loving consolation by requesting our beautiful Memorial Remembrance Card. We’ll mail you the card for you to send to the person in need. And if you send me the name of the deceased, he or she will be remembered in the prayers and daily Mass being offered daily at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal throughout the year. Just as our Lady comforted nine-year-old Saint Catherine Labouré following her mother’s death, so she will bring peace of heart to all who look upon her image in their sorrow. Fr. Kevin’s letter shares more about this touching story from Catherine’s life. You will also have the opportunity to burn a Votive Light for the peaceful repose of the soul of the loved one who has passed on – a wonderful symbol of your faith-filled compassion and another gift of love.

On Monday, February 24, a Mass of Healing Remembrance will be offered at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, in Perryville, Missouri, at 8:00 a.m., CT. You are invited to attend in person or in spirit by watching the Mass live on our Facebook page. Send me your intentions and the names of those you know who are in need of healing. Your intentions will be placed at the Shrine for remembrance in this Mass. Our Lady, under her titles of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and Health of the Sick, will intercede with her Son for the healing graces you seek. Following the Mass will be the novena in honor of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal along with the sacrament of Reconciliation.

At the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, we will pray for your deceased relatives and friends throughout the month of November. On All Souls Day, November 2, we will celebrate Mass for those you wish to remember. Send me their names so they can be placed near Mary’s Shrine for All Souls Day, and if you also give us their anniversary dates, we will remember your loved ones at the appropriate time in the coming year. You can also burn Votive Lights for your departed loved ones as a visible reminder of your prayers for them. Read Fr. Kevin’s letter about the time-honored tradition of commemorating the faithful departed on All Souls Day.

I want to help you share God’s love and Mary’s motherly compassion with someone in need. More specifically, I’m certain there is someone in your life who has recently lost a loved one. I invite you to use our new Memorial Remembrance Card, and to send me the name of the deceased person so that he or she can be remembered in the prayers and daily Mass here at the Shrine for one year. Mary’s image on the card inspires us to realize that she stands by us in our sorrow just as she stood by Jesus as he died for us on the cross. You might also want to burn a Votive Light for your deceased loved one. Read more in Fr. Kevin’s letter about the love and comfort Jesus and his Blessed Mother have for us.     

If someone close to you is grieving the loss of a loved one, I invite you to send them our new Memorial Remembrance Card, and send me the name of the departed person so he or she can be remembered in the prayers and daily Mass here at the Shrine for one year. Mary’s image on the card inspires us to realize that she stands by us in our sorrow just as she stood by Jesus as he died for us on the cross. You might also want to burn a Votive Light for your departed loved one. Read more about the love and comfort Jesus and his Blessed Mother have for us in Fr. Kevin’s letter.

Christ worked miracles of healing during his life on earth, and he continues working miracles of healing now, especially through the intercession of his and our Blessed Mother Mary. Use our new Healing Remembrance Card to bring comfort and strength to someone suffering from illness, injury, substance abuse, or emotional pain. You will be asking Mary to intercede during their time of suffering and to bring her Son’s miraculous healing. Read more about Mary’s healing intercession in Fr. Kevin’s letter.  

If someone close to you is grieving the loss of a loved one, I invite you to send them our new Memorial Remembrance Certificate, and send me the name of the deceased person so he or she can be remembered in the prayers and daily Mass here at the Shrine for one year. You might also want to burn a Votive Light. Through your kindness, Mary, Our Lady of Peace and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, will intercede for them with her Son Jesus. Read more about the love and comfort Jesus and his Blessed Mother have for us in Fr. Kevin’s letter.