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Pope Benedict wrote in his most recent encyclical letter. “Who more than Mary could be a star of hope for us? With her ‘yes’ she opened the door of our world to God himself; She gave birth to the One who was the hope of Israel, the hope of the ages,”

It is with great joy that we join His Holiness in celebrating his deep reverence and great love for our Blessed Mother. In her, we can find the balm for our hurts and sorrows. She is the very fountain of unfailing love, goodness, grace and motherly kindness.

His Holiness shares your devotion to Mary and wrote a beautiful prayer to Our Lady in his very first encyclical as Pope.

The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal invites you to stop by the Miraculous Medal Shrine Gift Shop and pick up your free bookmark as a keepsake of the Pope's visit.

If you cannot visit the Shrine, simply fill out the form below and we will mail you this beautiful bookmark:

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