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Visit The Miraculous Medal Shrine website to strengthen your devotion to Mary and be part of our prayer community. |
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Join our Monday Perpetual Novenas and Masses online. Our weekly livestream is on Mondays at 12:05 p.m. |
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There's something for everyone at The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia. Join our inspirational events. |
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FACESOFDEVOTION: Prayer in Motion
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Prayer in Motion: The Transformative Power of Prayer
Through Easter Sunday, April 4, we're releasing daily video reflections on Prayer in Motion: The Transformative Power of Prayer. These short, daily reflections feature men and women from all walks of life, discussing how prayer has led to personal growth and change.
Their stories show that if we're open to personal reflection and communication with God, our lives will be transformed in unpredictable ways. We'll experience a deeper peace, stronger sense of purpose, and greater personal and communal well-being.
It's not too late to join us on this journey of faith and learn ways that others have set their Prayer in Motion. Sign up now to receive daily reflection emails these last four weeks of Lent.
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When we discovered this article written by Fr. Skelly in the March 1953 Miraculous Medal magazine, we had to share it with you. Not only does the subject matter tie perfectly to the feasts we celebrate this month, Fr. Skelly does a beautiful job linking the two Annunciations.
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Year of St. Joseph
March 5, 12, 19, 26, 7:30 p.m., Zoom
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Join us every Friday in March for a special series to commemorate the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church. Each week, a Vincentian priest will delve into the life and personhood of this saint. Sign up for this Friday's presentation by March 3.
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YA Lenten Holy Hour
“Could you not spend one hour with Me?” ~ Mark 14:34
Thursday, March 18, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Facebook Live
Join us for a Lenten Eucharistic Holy Hour at The Miraculous Medal Shrine. During this special Holy Hour, we will reflect on the Sorrowful Mysteries as we pray the Holy Rosary. All are welcome to attend virtually on The Miraculous Medal Shrine Facebook page.
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YA Lenten Soup for the Catholic Soul, a Virtual Event
Wednesday, March 24
Soup Making: 6:00-7:00 p.m. and Lenten Prayer Event: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Join us for a Lenten reflection and discussion as we enjoy a bowl of delicious soup (video instructions to make your own soup will be provided in advance). We will conclude the evening with Compline (Night Prayer).
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YA Virtual Stations of the Cross with the Vincentian Seminarians
Friday, March 26, 6:00-6:30 p.m., Facebook Live
Join us as we go on a meditative journey through the Stations of the Cross with our Vincentian Seminarians. We will livestream this event from The Miraculous Medal Shrine.
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by Fr. Al Pehrsson, CM, a resident of St. Catherine’s Infirmary, Philadelphia |
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In Hebrew, the name “Joseph” means “he increases," which is rather fitting for his role as guardian of Jesus and Mary. Interestingly, scripture contains none of St. Joseph's words, and he's not even mentioned in the Gospel of Mark. And while the Feast of St. Joseph wasn't established on the Church's calendar until 1955, veneration to him dates back to the fourth century. There is also nothing recorded in scripture about when he died or where he is buried (scholars believe he probably died and was buried in Nazareth, some time between Jesus' twelfth birthday and His public ministry). |
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Which saint's uncle – and former guardian – was a high-ranking official who was imprisoned during a period of civil unrest (and died while in captivity)? (Click here for the answer and to learn more about this great saint.)
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Is there anything you'd like to see in inSPIRE? Send your thoughts, questions, or suggestions to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Thank you, Mary. I prayed that my kids would receive funds for their college fees, and friends came to my rescue. They’re now in college. Praise be to God in the highest.
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Our baptism makes us true children of God. It gives each of us a new life, a new identity. It gives *meaning* to that life.
And through Jesus' Resurrection, which we'll be celebrating in a month, our lives can continue to be transformed. We can be freed from our old habits and addictions to sin. We can still become new.
When you send one of our Easter Mass cards to your family or friends who are hurting, sick, or struggling to find meaning in their lives, you give them the promise of new life, new hope. Most important, you give the means for that transformation: the Holy Mass; God's promise of unfailing love and help for them and *their* lives — and our Blessed Mother’s powerful intercession for them.
Enroll your loved ones in our Masses from Easter Sunday to Pentecost, and their names will be placed at the foot of Mary's Altar in The Miraculous Medal Shrine. Here, they will be fervently remembered by the Vincentians and our Miraculous Medal Family during the Easter Season. You can order your Easter cards in our Gift Shop.
Thank you for any donation you can give. All we're doing to bring Mary’s miraculous intercession to our suffering world — everything from our 24-hour prayer line, to our Novena Masses, Shrine celebrations, and our online outreach — would not be possible without your support.
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Lent is a season of reflection and preparation. Prepare for the season with “Mary’s Way of the Cross” book, and a unique and beautifully crafted Stations of the Cross rosary. Also included is a free ”Stations of the Cross” pamphlet. You can also light a vigil candle to thank our Blessed Mother for standing by you in your own difficulties.
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