Catherine Laboure - Visionary of the Miraculous Medal

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Rene Laurentin

On the evening of July 18, 1830, an extraordinary event occurred in the life of a young novice. Waking shortly before midnight at the insistent summons of an angel, Catherine Labouré hastened to make an appointment requested of her by the Virgin Mary. Over the next several months, this privileged young woman would understand that she was to be the carrier of a message greater than herself, a message that must remain a secret between her and heaven….

The fascinating and inspiring story of the French Sister of Charity who became the focus of much popular devotion after it became known that the Virgin Mary appeared to her three times in 1830. St. Catherine Labourè's story of courage and holiness. This well-researched depiction of Catherine's life and sanctity is engaging and accessible. An inspiring read for anyone with a particular devotion to St. Catherine Labourè or an interest in mysticism. This book will touch anyone who admires courage, faith, and kindness.

About the Author:

Father René Laurentin, one of the foremost Marian theologians of our time, holds a licentiate in philosophy, as well as doctoral degrees in literature, history and theology. He has taught in universities across France, Italy and the United States. Father Laurentin's research on the apparitions at Lourdes, begun in 1952, has been compiled in no less than thirty volumes. His study culminated in the publication of Bernadette vous parle, presented here in its entirety in a first-time English edition.

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St. Catherine Laboure

Feast Day: Roman Rite Calendar - 11/28 Tridentine Calendar - 12/31 Patron Of: Miraculous Medal Profile     Ninth of eleven children born to a farm family, and from an early age felt a call to the religious life. Never learned to read or write. Forced to take over running the house at age eight after her mother died and her older sister joined the Sisters of Charity. Worked as a waitress in her uncle's cafe in Paris. Upon entering a hospital run by the Sisters of Charity she received a vision in which Saint Vincent de Paul told her that God wanted her to work with the sick, and she later joined the order, taking the name Catherine.     On 18 July 1830 she had a vision of Our Lady who described to her a medal which she wished struck. On one side it has the image of Our Lady, and the words, "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee"; on the other are the hearts of Jesus and Mary. Our Lady told Catherine that wearers of the medal would receive great graces, it has become known as the Miraculous Medal, and its wearing and devotion has spread worldwide. Miracles reported at her tomb. Born     2 May 1806 at Fain-les-Moûtiers, Côte d'Or, Burgundy, France as Zoe Laboure Died     31 December 1876 at Enghien-Reuilly, France; body incorrupt; entombed in her convent chapel Beatified     1933 by Pope Pius XI Canonized     27 July 1947 by Pope Pius XII All information used with permission of the Patron Saint Index.

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