The Miraculous Medal: Its Origin, History, Circulation, Results

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The Miraculous Medal: Its Origin, History, Circulation, Results

by Jean-Marie Aladel

EN·~9 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total
1

MIRACULOUS MEDAL

0:18
2

DEDICATION.

0:33
3

AUTHOR'S DECLARATION.

0:22
4

PREFACE OF THE AMERICAN PUBLISHER.

2:38
5

PREFACE TO THE FRENCH EDITION

2:55
6

Table of Engravings of the Miraculous Medal

1:12:45
7

CHAPTER II.

15:03
8

CHAPTER III.

26:29
9

CHAPTER IV.

19:03
10

CHAPTER V.

25:37

Description

The book opens with a reverent look at the centuries‑long devotion to the Blessed Virgin, setting the stage for the extraordinary story of a small token that would capture the hearts of believers worldwide. It introduces the 1830 apparition to Sister Catherine Labouré, whose humble vision gave birth to the Miraculous Medal, and explains the symbolism that has made the medal a beloved emblem of Marian faith.

From that point, the narrative follows the rapid spread of the medal across continents, detailing how it was embraced by clergy, religious orders, and laypeople alike. First‑hand accounts of prayers answered, healings reported, and conversions sparked illustrate the early impact of the medal, while the author carefully situates these events within the broader history of Catholic devotion.

Readers will find a clear, well‑researched portrait of a devotional phenomenon that continues to inspire. The work balances scholarly detail with accessible storytelling, making it an engaging listen for anyone curious about the origins and early miracles associated with this cherished sacramental.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (536K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Karina Aleksandrova, Sue Fleming, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Release date

2013-11-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jean-Marie Aladel

Jean-Marie Aladel

1800–1865

Best known as the Vincentian priest who helped bring the Miraculous Medal into the world, he wrote about its origins and helped spread the devotion far beyond Paris. His life connects nineteenth-century Catholic history with one of its most enduring symbols of popular faith.

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