The Miraculous Medal

  In May we take a moment to give thanks for our Mothers on Mother's Day.  Most of us head home for this one day to pay homeage to the one that brought us into this world and helped raise us.  We come laden with flowers and chocolates and all measure of things we "think" Mom needs.  One year, my son, Alex (he was 5 at the time), decided that Mom desperately needed a Star Wars figure for Mother's Day.  It just so happened that it was the one he also 'needed' to make his collection 'complete!'  He was so excited when I opened the box! He immediately  volunteered to keep that figure 'safe' for me in his Star Wars case! It was hard for me to part with Boba Fett, but I eventually gave in! That Mother's Day remains a treasured memory. 

   May is also a month that we honor our 'Other Mother,' the Blessed Virgin Mary. There have been many times in my life when I have turned to her for help and intercession and she has always proven to be a great source of comfort.  I recently had a parent ask me about the meaning behind a medal I had laying on my desk-a Miraculous Medal.  I would like to share the answer to that with you, here.  It seems especially appropriate during this month honoring both our earthly mothers and Mary, our Spiritual Mother: