Our Lady & Marian Medal Necklaces | Catholic Blessed Mother Medals – Rosarycard.net

Our Lady medals are Catholic medal necklaces depicting the Blessed Virgin Mary under her many titles — Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Czestochowa, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Our Lady of Knock, and dozens more. Each title corresponds to a specific Marian apparition, miracle, or aspect of Mary's role as mother and intercessor. Wearing an Our Lady medal is a way of placing yourself under the protection and intercession of the Blessed Mother under the title that is most meaningful to your devotion.

The Miraculous Medal is one specific Marian medal — it depicts Our Lady as she appeared to St. Catherine Labouré in Paris in 1830. Because it is the most popular Catholic medal in the world, we give it its own dedicated collection. Our Lady medals cover every other Marian title: Guadalupe, Fatima, Lourdes, Czestochowa, Perpetual Help, Mount Carmel, Knock, and many more. Browse our Miraculous Medal Necklaces for that specific devotion.

Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to St. Juan Diego on the hill of Tepeyac near Mexico City on December 12, 1531. She left her image miraculously imprinted on his tilma (cloak) — an image that remains scientifically unexplained and perfectly preserved nearly 500 years later. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Americas and the most widely venerated Marian title in the Western Hemisphere. Her feast day, December 12, is one of the largest Catholic celebrations in the world. A Guadalupe medal is especially meaningful for Hispanic Catholics and for devotion to the protection of the unborn.

In 1917, the Blessed Virgin appeared six times to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. She revealed three secrets about the future of the world, called for prayer and penance, and asked for the consecration of Russia to her Immaculate Heart. The Miracle of the Sun on October 13, 1917 — in which the sun appeared to spin, change colors, and plunge toward the earth — was witnessed by approximately 70,000 people. Our Lady of Fatima's message of prayer, repentance, and the rosary remains one of the most important Marian messages of the modern era. Her feast day is May 13.

In 1858, the Blessed Virgin appeared eighteen times to St. Bernadette Soubirous in a grotto near Lourdes, France. Mary identified herself with the words 'I am the Immaculate Conception' and directed Bernadette to dig in the ground, revealing a spring whose waters have been associated with miraculous healings ever since. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes receives over six million pilgrims each year. A Lourdes medal is especially meaningful for the sick and for anyone seeking Our Lady's healing intercession. Her feast day is February 11.

The Black Madonna of Czestochowa is a revered icon housed at the Jasna Góra monastery in Poland. Tradition holds that the icon was painted by St. Luke the Evangelist. The icon bears sword cuts on Mary's cheek — scars from a 15th-century attack. Our Lady of Czestochowa is the Queen and Protector of Poland, credited with protecting the nation for over 600 years. Her image has been carried into battle and invoked during national crises. A Czestochowa medal is especially meaningful for Polish Catholics. Her feast day is August 26.

Most Catholics choose based on personal devotion, family heritage, or a connection to a specific apparition. If your family is from Mexico or Latin America, Our Lady of Guadalupe is a natural choice. Polish roots connect to Our Lady of Czestochowa. If you are seeking healing, Our Lady of Lourdes is the traditional intercessor. For devotion to the rosary and the Fatima message, choose Our Lady of Fatima. For daily ongoing help through a difficult season, Our Lady of Perpetual Help promises exactly that. You can also choose based on your parish name or the Marian title under which you have made a consecration.

Our Marian medals are available in sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold. Sterling silver is the most popular choice for everyday wear. Gold filled offers the look and durability of gold at a fraction of the cost. Solid gold medals are heirloom pieces. Chains come in 18-inch lengths (standard for women) and 24-inch lengths (standard for men). All medals are made in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing with a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects.

Yes — a Marian medal necklace is one of the most meaningful Mother's Day gifts a Catholic can give. It honors the recipient as a mother while connecting her to the Mother of God. Choose the Marian title that best reflects her devotion — Our Lady of Guadalupe for Hispanic mothers, Our Lady of Perpetual Help for a mother going through a difficult time, Our Lady of Mount Carmel for a mother devoted to the Brown Scapular, or simply the title of the Marian apparition that holds the most meaning in her prayer life.

Yes. Any Catholic priest or deacon can bless a Marian medal necklace. Once blessed, it becomes a sacramental — a sacred object that draws the wearer into prayer and places them under Our Lady's intercession and protection. Many Catholics have their Marian medal blessed during a parish feast day celebration honoring that specific title of Our Lady — for example, blessing a Guadalupe medal on December 12, or a Fatima medal on May 13. Our medals are not pre-blessed, as selling blessed items is considered simony under Catholic canon law.