November 28th is the Feast of St. Catherine Labouré, Virgin, Marian Visionary, Messenger of Grace, and Sister of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul. She is the patron saint of the elderly and infirm people. In 1830 Our Lady manifested herself to St. Catherine and entrusted her to have a medal struck modeled on the vision. As promised by Our Lady, all who wear with confidence the Miraculous Medal, as it would soon be called, will receive great graces. In celebration, I’m posting a prayer to St. Catherine Labouré. Pictured is my makeshift shrine. Evviva Santa Caterina Labouré!
Santa Caterina Labouré, ora pro nobis
Prayer to St. Catherine Labouré
Saint Catherine Labouré, thou wast the chosen confidant of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She revealed to thee her desire that her children wear the Miraculous Medal as a mark of their love for her and in honor of her Immaculate Conception.
Intercede for us, that we may follow our heavenly mother's desires. Ask that we may receive those special graces which flow from her motherly hands like rays of light. Amen.
