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Marian Apparitions: Miraculous Medal and Siluva

What makes the Miraculous Medal one of only three liturgically approved sacramentals in the whole Church? Fr. Chris Alar explains the promises and importance of this devotion given to St. Catherine Laboure. Also, the Marian apparition at Siluva, Lithuania, near the home of St. Faustina.

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