Our Blessed Mother, 185 years ago, instructed Sister Catherine Laboure (who celebrates her feast day tomorrow) to “Have a medal struck upon this model. Those who wear it will receive great graces, especially if they wear it around their neck.” The Medal of the Immaculate Conception is more known to Catholics as the Miraculous Medal. This is the one and only medal that Our Blessed Mother herself presented the design.
The medal shows on the front Mary (Mary as our Mother, Mediatrix) standing on the globe (Mary is the Queen of the Heaven and earth), as her feet stand on the head of the serpent. The oval-shaped medal is circled with the signature, “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” At the back of the medal, twelve stars (12 Apostles who formed the first Church) surround a large “M” from which a cross (Jesus’ Cross and Redemption) arises. And below the “M” there are two flaming hearts (the burning love of Jesus and Mary for us). The left hearts is circled with thorns, which represents Jesus (the Sacred Heart who died for our sins). The right heart, pierced by a sword (her sorrows), symbolizes Mary (the Immaculate Heart who intercedes for us).
I’d like to remind us that using this medals is not a ‘lucky charm’ and should be used with no superstitions or magic attached to it. This is a sacramental. Wearing it is a testimony of faith and showing trust in asking our prayers.
She graduated cum laude from the University of Santo Tomas, the country's Pontifical and Catholic university, with an AB in Legal Management and minor units in Theology.
As an unmarried woman, prayer holds a central place in her daily life, with a focus on the Rosary and the Divine Office. Embodying her faith, she emphasizes the growth of her inner spiritual life, guided by the wisdom of Carmelite spirituality.
God manifested to her in a unique and radical manner, which made her know Who He truly is and led her to total surrender of her life to Him.
She has studied the Bible with her family, developing a particular fondness for the Old Testament.
Her adorable and intelligent toy poodle is a delightful companion in her daily life, bringing warmth and joy to her home.
Her hobbies include reading about everything, learning Japanese and German, listening to music and playing the flute.
In her leisure time, she enjoys gaming on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch OLED, Nintendo 3DS, iOS and OS, and collecting things related to PlayStation and Nintendo.
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