Want to relax? Light a candle in the Mariakapel of the church in Mariaveld. The devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal can be traced back to the apparition given to the French 'Daughter of Charity' Catharina Labouré in 1830 in a convent chapel in Paris.
She saw Mary appear, standing on a globe, as rays emanated from her hands, before transforming into a large letter M. Maria reportedly instructed Catherine to strike a medal - whoever wore this medal confidently would have great graces receive.
Later this devotion also reached Limburg. In 1949 it was introduced into this church by the Lazarists. From Mariaveld, the veneration then spread to many parishes in the Netherlands: at that time alone, the devotion drew hundreds of believers from Susteren and the surrounding area.
In turbulent times, the Miraculous Medals are in high demand from all over the Netherlands, as well as the surrounding area. As an addition or alternative, many visitors like to light a candle in the Lady Chapel of this church if they need support or want to relax from the busy life around them.
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