St. Maximilian Chaplet

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The Miraculous Medal owes its origins to the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the chapel of the Rue du Bac, Paris, in 1830. She appeared to Catherine Labouré, showing the young nun and future saint the design of a medal that serves as a mini-catechism of the Church’s teaching on Our Lady. In a vision, Mary stood on a globe with brilliant light streaming from her jeweled fingers. "Behold the symbol of graces shed upon those who ask for them," she said, representing herself as Mediatrix of All Graces. Surrounding her a banner read, "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you," symbolizing her Immaculate Conception. The vision reversed, showing the letter ‘M’ entwined with a cross above the Sacred Hearts. This image represents Mary as Coredemptrix, a unique participator in Jesus’ saving act of redemption. Hearing of the miraculous conversion of the agnostic Alphonse Ratisbonne through the medal, St. Maximilian made wearing it and giving it away an integral part of his movement. He called the Miraculous Medal "a ‘bullet’ with which the faithful soldier hits the enemy, that is evil, and thus rescues souls." FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:

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Chaplet of Saint Maximilian Kolbe Including Additional Prayers

Chaplet of St. Maximilian Kolbe

Additional Prayers

Method

Novena in honor of St. Maximilian Kolbe

Begin with the sign of the cross. Recite the Memorare on the bead between the medal and the centerpiece. Recite the Invocation Prayer on each of the fourteen beads. The fourteen beads memorialize St. Maximilian's martyrdom on August 14th. The beads are red and white to symbolize both martyrdom and purity.

Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that any one who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, and sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother, to thee do I come, before thee I stand sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate despise not my petitions, but, in thy mercy, hear and answer me. Amen.

O Lord Jesus Christ, who said, "Greater love than this no man has, that a man lay down his life for his friends," through the intercession of St. Maximilian Kolbe whose life illustrated such love, we beseech you to grant us our petitions (mention your request). Through the Militia Immaculata movement, which St. Maximilian founded, he spread a fervent devotion to Our Lady throughout the world. He gave up his life for a total stranger and loved his persecutors, giving us an example of unselfish love for all men, a love that was inspired by true devotion to Mary. Grant, O Lord Jesus, that we too may give ourselves entirely without reserve to the love and service of our Heavenly Queen in order to better love and serve our fellow man in imitation of your humble servant, St. Maximilian. Amen.

Invocation Prayer O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee, and for all those who do not have recourse to Thee, especially for the enemies of Holy Mother Church, and all those in most need of Thy mercy. Amen

“No one in the world can change Truth. What we can do and and should do is to seek truth and to serve it when we have found it. The real conflict is the inner conflict. Beyond armies of occupation and the catacomb of extermination camps, there are two irreconcilable enemies in the depth of every soul: good and evil, sin and love. And what use are the victories on the battlefield if we are ourselves are defeated in our innermost personal selves?” -St. Maximilian Kolbe