The Miraculous Medal – Mariology Without Apology: A Masterclass in Mariology No. 19
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Join Dr. Mark Miravalle and Dr. Robert Fastiggi as they discuss the dynamic nature, history, and efficacy of the Miraculous Medal Apparitions.
They explore the 1830 apparitions to Saint Catherine Labouré, initiating the "Age of Mary" with the Miraculous Medal. On July 18th, Mary warned of turmoil in France, fulfilling prophecies of priests’ deaths and bloodshed, echoing Old Testament chastisements like Babylonian captivity 'Jeremiah 25: 11'. On November 27th, she revealed the medal’s design, standing on a serpent 'Genesis 3: 15', symbolizing her victory over Satan, and offering graces as Mediatrix, a role affirmed by popes and Vatican II 'CCC 969'. Her Immaculate Conception 'Luke 1: 28' enabled her sinless contribution to salvation, crushing evil as Queen 'Revelation 12: 1'. The medal’s hearts reflect her co-redemptrix role with Jesus 'John 19: 26-27', uniting their suffering for humanity’s redemption.
Set against the Enlightenment’s rejection of faith, French Revolution’s anti-Church violence, and rising atheism, Mary’s intervention countered rationalism condemned at Vatican I 'CCC 36'. Her message urged prayer, promising graces to those who ask, a call rooted in Christ’s gift of her motherhood 'John 19: 27'. The medal’s miracles, like Alphonse Ratisbonne’s conversion, affirm her power. Bishops historically recognized such events as supernatural, enhancing devotion without mandating belief 'CCC 67'. This Marian era, from Rue du Bac to Fatima, battles evil cosmically, fulfilling Genesis 'Genesis 3: 15' and Revelation 'Revelation 12: 17', offering hope amid modern crises like Middle East conflicts, urging reliance on Mary’s intercession for grace and peace.
For Further Reading
Genesis 3: 15 - NAB - The woman crushes the serpent’s head. - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/genesis/3?15
Revelation 12: 1 - NAB - A woman crowned with twelve stars. - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/revelation/12?1
John 19: 26-27 - NAB - Jesus gives Mary as mother to all. - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/19?26
Luke 1: 28 - NAB - Mary greeted as full of grace. - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/1?28
Jeremiah 25: 11 - NAB - Prophecy of chastisement and captivity. - https://bible.usccb.org/bible/jeremiah/25?11
Catechism of the Catholic Church #969 - Mary as Mediatrix of Graces - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a9p6.htm#969
Catechism of the Catholic Church #67 - Private revelations not required belief - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s1c2a1.htm#67
Catechism of the Catholic Church #36 - Reason and faith in harmony - http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p1s1c1.htm#36
Vatican - Ineffabilis Deus (1854) - Definition of the Immaculate Conception - https://www.papalencyclicals.net/pius09/p9ineff.htm
Catholic Encyclopedia - Miraculous Medal - History and significance of the medal - https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10115a.htm
00:00 – Introduction to Mariology Masterclass
00:08 – The Age of Mary Begins
00:40 – Prominent Marian Apparitions Overview
01:43 – Historical Context 1830 Enlightenment & French Revolution
09:04 – Our Lady’s First Apparition July 18th
17:11 – November 27th Medal Revelation
20:44 – Mary as Mediatrix Explained
26:07 – Co-Redemptrix and Immaculate Conception
40:46 – Theological Depth of Medal
Also on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AOA50ihTNKU
And on AirMaria.com with Audio and Transcript: https://airmaria.com/?p=105111
And on Mother of All Peoples channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxYgzh8z9jY
For more information and resources:
- Site: http://www.motherofallpeoples.com/
- Email: mary@motherofallpeoples.com
Ave Maria!
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