The Medal's Symbols and Basis in Biblical Revelation

The Medal's Symbols and Basis in Biblical Revelation

Medal contains the totality of Marian theology and the essential elements of Christian revelation, presented in a symbolical and simple manner. Some have called the Medal "a small bible" and "the catechism of the people."

Certain biblical texts come to mind when reflecting on the Medal: the woman with the twelve stars, with the moon under her feet and crushing a snake as described in the book of Revelation; the promise of a descendant of a woman conquering Satan as made in the book of Genesis; the prophecy of the elderly Simeon in the temple: And you yourself a sword will pierce the pierced heart); the active presence of Mary at the culminating moment of the redemptive work of Jesus on Calvary (the cross with the "M" and the two hearts); the immaculate Conception's mystery proclaimed in "O Mary conceived without sin"; Mary's function as intercessor and distributor of the gift of divine grace as seen at Cana the globe in her hands and the open arms shedding rays of light on the earth); Mother of the Redeemer and of the redeemed (the Church) or the new Eve united to the new Adam announcing the birth of a new humanity the two hearts and the cross with the "M," the gesture of the extended arms and open hands shining light on the sphere at the Virgin's feet, or the circle of twelve stars as symbol of the twelve apostles).