Looking for advice on getting a Holy Medal?

[Chief87]

Hi all,

I am looking for advice on getting a holy medal? I don’t know a whole lot about them but have heard of miraculous medals etc. Are they all the same or are they different and are some for special things?

Sorry I am a bit clueless here.
Thanks.

 

[Casilda]

When I renewed my confession of faith, a Catholic friend gave me a miraculous medal. It took my breath away. I have worn it ever since. Here is its origins story,

marian.org/news/The-Meaning-of-the-Miraculous-Medal-2942

My husband chose an obscure patron saint, however I was able to find a medal for him. I had to buy it online, but was not disappointed, it was made by a company called Bliss. I bought a medal for our godson through the local Catholic bookstore. They had a nice variety and you can see the quality.

Usually one wears a patron saint, or like the one I have, of Mary. I also wear a small cross on my chain. I have a friend who wears several medals on her one chain. It’s up to you.

 

[CatholicRaven]

A saint medal is a sacramental.

Usually, you would choose to wear the medal of a saint you feel drawn to, can relate to, or have some kind of “connection” with; for instance, if you were a music teacher, you might choose St. Cecilia, patron saint of musicians. Or if you have a particular need or struggle, you might choose the patron of that issue. Like if you struggled with jealousy, then a medal of St. Elizabeth of Portugal or one of the Holy Innocents would be appropriate.

If you wear one, you should have it blessed by a priest, and regularly pray the prayer on it, and/or a prayer to the saint depicted. As an example, on the Miraculous Medal is a prayer to Mary: “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” Most saint medals have a short prayer on them. Often, it’s simply, “pray for us.”

Hope that’s helpful.

 

[St_Francis]

Here is an article about why we wear saint’s medals.

This is an article about the Miraculous Medal.

From the second link: *There is no superstition, nothing of magic, connected with the Miraculous Medal. The Miraculous Medal is not a “good-luck charm”. Rather, it is a great testimony to faith and the power of trusting prayer. Its greatest miracles are those of patience, forgiveness, repentance, and faith. God uses a Medal, not as a sacrament, but as an agent, an instrument, in bringing to pass certain marvelous results. “The weak things of this earth hath God chosen to confound the strong.” *

 

[Spritus1]

It is a **very **good idea to wear a holy medal. As a sacramental it is a powerful sign and indeed by the very act of wearing it one is in fact sending up a constant prayer to God.

Wearing such a sacramental also offers powerful protection. It is not magic. Its power lies in the **faith **of the wearer and the very fact of wearing it would likely signify faith.

Whatever medal you decide on, do have it **blessed **by a priest. I can recommend the medal of St Benedict as well as the Miraculous Medal and the Divine Mercy. There is a special blessing for the St Benedict medal and this should be used.

You might also consider wearing a scapular such as the Brown scapular. Sacramentals, especially when blessed are extremely effective and powerful as they carry behind them in their use and blessing the whole weight of the Church.

Personally I am never without a good supply of holy water, holy oil, blessed salt, blessed candles as well as scapulars and holy medals. Holy pictures and statues as well as crucifixes in the home are also highly desirable. Especially given the times in which we live.