02395cam a22003253u 4500 44231 UtSlPG 20260610134021.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Aladel, Jean-Marie, 1800-1865 The Miraculous Medal: Its Origin, History, Circulation, Results Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-11-19 Produced by Karina Aleksandrova, Sue Fleming, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Miraculous Medal: Its Origin, History, Circulation, Results" by Aladel is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of Sister Catherine Labouré, a Daughter of Charity who was favored with visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary, leading to the creation and dissemination of the Miraculous Medal. The text delves into the origins and significance of the medal, highlighting its miraculous effects and the deepening devotion to Mary it inspired among Catholics. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Sister Catherine's early life and her spiritual journey. The narrative recounts her humble beginnings in rural France, her deep faith, and her unyielding desire to serve God, culminating in her admission into the Daughters of Charity. After a series of divine communications, Sister Catherine receives instructions from the Blessed Virgin to have a medal struck, which becomes a symbol of great hope and grace for many. The opening sets the stage for a story of miraculous events and the profound effect of Mary's intercession on the lives of the faithful, establishing a context for the events that unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint Labouré, Catherine, Saint, 1806-1876 Miraculous Medal https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44231 85070 85070