St. Catherine Labouré recounting Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal’s message: “While occupied in contemplating this vision, the Blessed Virgin cast her eyes upon me, and a voice said in the depths of my heart: ‘The globe that you see represents the entire world, and particularly France, and each person in particular.’ . . . And the Blessed Virgin added: ‘Behold the symbol of the graces I shed upon those who ask me for them,’ thus making me understand how generous she is to all who implore her intercession. . . . There now formed around the Blessed Virgin a frame slightly oval, upon which appeared, in golden letteers, these words: ‘O Mary! conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee!’ Then I heard a voice which said: ‘Have a medal struck upon this model; persons who wear it indulgenced will receive many graces, especially if they wear it around the neck; graces will be abundantly bestowed upon those who have confidence.’” (Quoted in “The Sacramentals of the Holy Catholic Church” by Rev. A. A. Lambing, LL.D., Nihil Obstat: D. J. McMAHON, D.D., Censor Librorum., Imprimatur: +Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York; New York, September 1, 1892., CH. XIV.— THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL., pg. 181)