Paris: The Shrine of the Miraculous Medal
About the Shrine:
Rue Du Bac street is located in the heart of Paris. As you look at the green gates at 140 Rue Du Bac, it does not really look like a shrine; however, it is here that we find the the magnificent Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Masses generally take place throughout the day in various languages due to the many pilgrim groups from around the world that visit here. The regular Mass schedule is shown on their website (link shown below).
The incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure may be seen on the right hand side of the Chapel and is certainly one of the main attractions of the shrine--a sign from God that this was a person given special graces. Also, on the right hand side is the little blue chair where Our Lady sat during her apparition to St. Catherine. We're not sure why shed had to sit down, but she did.
On the left side of the Chapel is a reliquary holding the incorrupt body of St. Louise de Marillac, founder of the Daughters of Charity. Having two incorrupt bodies in one shrine is truly unique . A reliquary holding the incorrupt heart of St. Vincent de Paul is also located in the Chapel.
There is a small convent store where Miraculous Medals and rosaries are available for purchase. We haven't been there in a couple of years but in the past credit cards have not been accepted, nor of course, any foreign currency. So bring Euros if you plan to purchase any rosaries or other religious items.
Getting There:
You can take the Metro to get to the shrine. Simply get off at the Sevres-Babylone station, which is located on Rue de Sevres, and then walk down a block to Rue du Bac.
Address: 140 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris
GPS coordinates: 48° 51' 3.3408'' N, 2° 19' 25.4100'' E
Tel: +33 1 49 54 78 88 Fax : +33 (0)1 49 54 78 89
email: chapelainrecteur@yahoo.fr Note: for pilgrimage groups use the contact information listed on their website rather than this email address.
PS You might need a pre-nuptial agreement, with a clause to avoid xSPX chapels after they do the deal with Francis.
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