The Miraculous Medal: Stories, Prayers, and Devotions - Softcover

O'Boyle, Donna-Marie Cooper

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1616366257 ISBN 13: 9781616366254

Publisher: Franciscan Media, 2013

Synopsis

Over twenty years ago, Mother Teresa gave Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle a blessed Miraculous Medal, and she has never taken it off. To date, Donna-Marie has given away thousands of Miraculous Medals. But what is the Miraculous Medal--and why is it considered miraculous? Why is it important for us today? You'll learn the answers to these questions, and you'll also discover:

• The origin and history of the Miraculous Medal
• How the medal got its name
The story of St. Catherine Labouré

The author has collected many contemporary stories of the Miraculous Medal's attraction and impact. Also provided is a section of prayers and devotions, including the perpetual novena prayer, spiritual benefits, and more. This is an informative, fascinating, and inspiring book, designed to stir the hearts of those who aren't familiar with the Miraculous Medal's miraculous powers through the Blessed Mother's intercession, as well as those who are.

About this title

About the Author

Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle is a Catholic wife, mother of five, and host and creator of the EWTN series Everyday Blessings for Catholic Moms and Catholic Mom's Cafe. A catechist, speaker, and journalist, she is the bestselling author of at least sixteen Catholic books, including Embracing Motherhood and The Domestic Church: Room by Room. She lives in Connecticut.

Review

"I've always considered the Miraculous Medal as spiritual bug repellent. It's such a lovely little treasure that the Blessed Virgin Mary, as a good and protective mother, offers to her children in order to help keep them from being pestered by the evil one. In this very informative book, Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle reminds us of the power and blessings that continue to flow from the Miraculous Medal.  I love this book, and will highly recommend it to others!"
--Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, STL, author of Under the Mantle: Marian Thoughts from a 21st Century Priest 
 

"It is good for us never to forget that 'we have recourse.' We are never beyond the reach of mercy, never beyond the range of miracles. What happened at Cana in Galilee still happens every day, the world over. The arm of Our Lord has not been shortened; nor has the love of Our Lady been diminished. We have recourse! How good for Donna-Marie to remind us."
--Mike Aquilina, author of Yours Is the Church and Good Pope, Bad Pope

"Miracles just seem to follow Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle--around the house and around the world. Deflecting all glory to God and his Blessed Mother, Donna shares stories that will move and inspire you." 
-- Karen Edmisten, author of After Miscarriage and Deathbed Conversions: Finding Faith at the Finish Line. 

"In The Miraculous Medal: Stories, Prayers, and Devotions, Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle does an amazing job of enlightening readers, not only with the Miraculous Medal's historical significance, but also its spiritual significance for all mankind. Mary is waiting for each of her children to reach out to her in quest of the limitless graces (and miracles) she has to bestow on them. Donna-Marie's book is an instrument that will connect Mary with her seeking children."
--Marge Fenelon, columnist, speaker, and author of Imitating Mary: Ten Marian Virtues for the Modern Mom

This book should be a must read for all Catholics. Donna Marie Cooper O'Boyle not only brings out the grace and beauty of the normal but reveals the divine light shed by the feminine.  She details an historical story of women of God - the Blessed Mother, St. Catherine et al, from a feminine perspective.  The inclusion of the feminine perspective gives a warmth and reality to the story that makes it alive in your life as you read it.  It is truly a great book! --Rev. Carl L. Pieber, C.M., Executive Director Central Association of the Miraculous Medal 

About this edition

• Publisher: Franciscan Media
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1616366257
• ISBN 13: 9781616366254
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 131