The Miraculous Medal
One of the Church’s most popular sacramentals is the Miraculous Medal of St. Catherine Labouré. Catherine received her during a vision of the Blessed Mother when she saw a medal containing this simple prayer: ” O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you .” Our Lady said:
” Everyone who uses this medal, when blessed, will receive great graces, especially if worn around the neck. Whoever repeats this prayer with devotion will remain in a special way under the protection of the Mother of God. Abundant graces will be given to those who have confidence . ”
St. Maximilian Kolbe relied so much on the promise of Mary that he called this “silver bullet” medal and gave it to the whole world. St. Teresa of Calcutta maintained a similar practice, calling it “a charity medal.”
In the office, according to the rules adopted by the company, you could use the miraculous medal visibly around your neck, keep it with you in your pocket, place it on the table by the keyboard … The miraculous medal is a reminder of Mary’s motherly love and can be an opportunity for spontaneous evangelization of those who ask about its meaning.
