Purity of Heart
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." (MATTHEW 5:8)
Imitating Mary, Following Christ
Make the Sign of the Cross.
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
Amen.
Opening Prayer
O Mary,
Conceived without Sin,
I come to you today,
wearing your Miraculous Medal.
Grant me the grace to walk with you,
and to imitate the love and faith
that guided your every step.
With you at my side
may I learn to follow your Son,
Jesus Christ,
ever more perfectly.
Amen.
Mediation
Mary’s purity was her total orientation towards God—a heart undivided by selfishness. This purity allowed her to "see God" in the face of her Son. To imitate her purity is to desire a heart set solely on God, clearing away the clutter of sin and distraction that keeps us from following Christ single-heartedly.
Prayer of the Day
O Immaculate Virgin,
your heart was a spotless sanctuary
for the Holy Spirit.
In a world that tarnishes the soul,
let your medal be my shield.
Purify my intentions, my thoughts, and my desires,
that I may see God
and love Him above all things.
Amen.
Novena Prayer
O Immaculate Virgin Mary,
Mother of God and my Mother,
I thank you for the gift of your Miraculous Medal.
I wear it as a sign of my trust in you
and my desire to imitate your virtues.
You are the perfect model of the Christian life.
By reflecting on your humility, obedience, faith,
charity, purity, patience, hope, and zeal,
teach me to follow your Son.
Gently mould my heart to be like yours.
May this medal be a constant reminder of my commitment,
a shield against evil,
and a sign of your loving protection.
Present me to Jesus,
and obtain for me the grace
to live as his faithful disciple,
now and forever.
Amen.
Closing Prayer
O Mary, conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to thee.
(Recite three times)
Final Sign of the Cross.