The Faithful Traveler in the United States: East Coast Shrines
East Coast Shrines: Shrine of the Miraculous Medal
Episode 5 • 29m
The Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is located in Philadelphia, not far from Diana’s home, so she is often there for Mass, novenas, adoration or confession. It is one of the most wonderful shrines she’s been to, and she feels blessed to be able to go there often and to share it with you.In this episode, Diana explores the history, tradition, art and architecture behind this beautiful shrine. She tells you about what happened when 24-year-old Catherine Labouré entered the Parisian convent of the Daughters of Charity, and how a late-night encounter with a Heavenly visitor presented her with a mission that would be championed more than eighty years later by Father Joseph Skelly, an American priest. You’ll discover what led to the creation of Miraculous Medal, why people wear the medal, what the images on the medal mean, and why people call it miraculous, and so much more!
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