Today is the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary. Blessed be her Holy Name!
Following is a condensed version of the Miraculous Medal story, followed by a little advice:
Catherine rose, knelt beside the Blessed Mother and rested her hands in the Virgin’s lap. Mary said: “God wishes to charge you with a mission. You will be contradicted, but do not fear; you will have the grace to do what is necessary. Tell your spiritual director all that passes within you. Times are evil in France and in the world.” (Continued here.)