Rays of Grace | Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

Rays of Grace | Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

• Set of 2 rays of grace.
• Available in sizes of 8 cm, 15 cm, and 20 cm.
• Made of golden metal.
• Pieces of metalwork in the shape of a ray or flash.

Purchasing Rays for the figurine of the Miraculous Virgin

The Rays of Grace are one of the most recognizable elements in the iconography of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Their acquisition and assembly are simple, you only need to take into account:

• Selecting the Appropriate Size

The purchase of one size or another of the rays of grace is directly related to the size of the image of the Miraculous Virgin. The larger the image size, the longer the rays should be.

You can create some kind of template in cardboard, for example, with the size of the rays to see the effect on the figure itself. These types of simulations are fundamental to purchasing the exact measurement.

• Placement and Anchoring of the Rays

The design of the rays allows them to be anchored onto the hands of the Miraculous Virgin figure in various ways.

Among the options that can be used are bending the end of the rays to hook them to a ring, gluing them with transparent silicone, simply resting them, etc.

The Graces of the Miraculous Virgin

The golden rays symbolize the graces that the Virgin of the Miraculous Medal grants to those who ask her with faith and devotion. These rays, emanating from her hands, signify the intercession of the Mother of God and her role as a mediator before God. The Virgin Mary is the mediatrix who protects and guides us towards God.

The rays of grace remind us of the Virgin's mission and love as mother and mediator of all divine graces.

The golden metal reflects the royalty and purity of Mary, symbolizing her role as Queen of Heaven and Earth.

The Apparition of the Virgin Mary to Sister Catherine

The Virgin of the Miraculous Medal is a Marian devotion recognized and revered by millions of faithful worldwide. This image of the Virgin Mary has become a symbol of hope and protection for those who invoke her.

The story of the Miraculous Medal dates back to the 19th century, when the Virgin appeared to Saint Catherine Labouré, a young nun of the Daughters of Charity congregation in Paris. During one of these apparitions, the Virgin asked Saint Catherine to have a medal struck with her image, and she promised great graces and blessings to those who wore it with faith.

The image of the Virgin of the Miraculous Medal shows the Virgin Mary surrounded by rays of light, with her arms extended and stepping on a serpent, symbolizing her victory over evil.