Maria Portillo Lozano

Chapel of the Miraculous Medal Rue du Bac 140, Paris, France

Appeared to Catherine Laboure In the Chapel of the Seminary to Daughter of Charity at Catillon- sur-Seine July 19, 1830 November 27, 1830

First Apparition The first apparition Mary said “God wishes to charge you with a mission. You will be contradicted but do not fear; you will have the grace to do what is necessary. Tell your spiritual director all that passes within you. Times are evil in France and in the world.” Have confidence. Do not be afraid. Come to the foot of the altar. Here graces will be shed on all who ask for them. Graces will be shed especially on those who ask for them.

Mary’s instructions The second apparition Mary appeared standing on a globe with one foot on the head of a serpent at her feet. The Virgin had her arms and hands pointed downward with rays of light falling down from both hands. She told Catherine, “Have a medal struck as I have shown you. All who wear it will receive great graces.” During 1830 and 1831 this same apparition was repeated to Catherine six times to encourage her to fulfill her mission.

Miraculous Medal [PRAYER] “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” The medal was struck in June 1832.

Bibliography Saint Catherine Laboure and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Retrieved from Saint Catherine Laboure and the Miraculous Medal. Retrieved from Billett, Rev. Robert J., C.M.F. Saint Catherine Laboure and the Miraculous Medal. Retrieved from touch.com/Saint/Medal/medal.htm