The Miraculous Medal

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The Miraculous Medal Or the Medal of the Immaculate Conception. Found one of these cards with a picture of Pope Benedict XVI and the Virgin Mary a few years ago and the internet tells me what the medal is. But does anyone know what the reason is for it being held in this card? Who would have received it? Who would have given it? Why? And what do you do with it?

Ta muchly.







Comments

  1. Ut Unum Sint22 February 2012 at 17:17

    Hi - I guess it's just to keep in your wallet, but keeping it easy to 'break plastic in case of emergency' and wear it round your neck!

    Two awesome stories about the MM are the famous one about Alphonse Ratisbonne, and this more recent one: http://www.mysticsofthechurch.com/2011/12/miraculous-story-of-claude-newman-his.html

    AMDG

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  2. Chris Hall24 February 2012 at 13:01

    Thanks for the comment UUS!

    I did find Claude Newman's story when rummaging about the internet for information on the Miraculous Medal - very encouraging!

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