How to String Miraculous Medals

Describes the materials necessary and preferred method of stringing Miraculous Medals. Updated version with detailed teaching aid (2013-07-23).
How to String Miraculous Medals
1. Cut off a piece of string 31 inches in length. [*If you can find a box or other object that has a perimeter of 31 inches, you can wrap the string around it multiple times and then cut the lengths of string all at once. Usually 50 lengths of the string at a time work best.]
2. If the medal comes with a link, remove it.
3. With a file, widen the hole attached to the medal to make it easier to pass the string through it.
4. Singe the ends of the string using the flame of a candle. [*Be sure to immediately rub the singed end between your fingers to prevent the end from becoming to large to pass through the hole of the medal.]
5. Using a rosary making tool, make your standard 'rosary knot' wrapping the string around the tool twice before running the string through the groove of your rosary tool, and thus through your knot. [*Be sure not to tighten the knot. The knot should be about one and half inches from the end of the string.]
6. Put the 'knot' end of the string through the hole of the medal, inserting the stirng from the back of the medal to the front.
7. Pass the same end of the string back through the 'rosary knot.'
8. Now take the other end of the string and also pass it through the 'rosary knot.' It should be inserted in the entrance furtherest from the medal.
9. Ensure that the string is not twisted, and that the medal will hang down nicely when worn around the neck.
10. Tighten the knot.
11. Cut the excess string. [*There should only be about an inch of wasted string.]
12. Singe the ends of the string you just cut to produce a nice appearance and to prevent the string from being ripped through the knot if tugged on. [*If you pat the freshly singed string against the knot with your finger, the end should spread a bit and form a little 'cap' which will prevent the string from being pulled back through the knot]
13. Make a slip knot or even a loose regular knot with the string and place it in the ziplock packet along with the Miraculous Medal pamphlet.
14. Congratulations you have just made a powerful instrument which our Immaculate Mother Mary will use to convert, sanctify, and rescue souls. Please be sure to pray for those who will receive and wear these Miraculous Medals. May Jesus and Mary reward you abundantly. Ave Maria!
To Subscribe to this channel:
www.youtube.com...
To contribute to Franciscanfriars and AirMaria:
airmaria.com/c...

[@kerenstar13]

Thank you so much for that tutorial🙏. I'd like to start making rosaries 😊

[@angelang5571]

Thanks so much in showing us how to string the medals n making the knot. Keep it up.

[@danbianchi]

I just bought 500 medals and I found this site. Thanks be to God. I am going to follow this and string them all. Thanks so much.

[@sherlycorry8389]

no one has commented on conceived with out sin.l must hear the video again . thanks

[@thebigshot9602]

Thank you sooo much brother 🎉🎉🎉God bless you and your family

[@DeannaWillistonOFS]

Another help is to buy a different kind of ring for attaching the medal. The medals generally come with “jump rings” that easily come apart. Replacing them with “split rings” makes the medal much more secure. (Split rings are tiny versions of what you usually find on key chains or dog licenses; a piece of wire that is coiled as opposed to the ends just meeting.)

[@kerenstar13]

Thank you for that piece of information 😊

[@rozchristopherson648]

Very well demonstrated. Thank you. That knot is cool.

[@ChiRhoStudio]

Thank you for your video! Thank you to all who make these special items that help us and remind us everyday and at all times that Our Lord God, Our Lord Yeshua, Spiritus Sanctus and Our Beloved Blessed Virgin Mary are always with us! Oh, least I forget our Guardian Angels! God Bless all of you!!! :o)

[@claremaris5661]

Thank you for the detailed instruction Brother!

[@sscalf31]

Thank you so much for the large training aid. It made it all come together. God bless you

[@FFIGriswold]

Instead of using broken umbrella ribs to make the knot, you can also use a piece of drinking straw, e.g., take the drinking straw attached to your common drink box and cut it down to about 1". Works fine.

[@alphonse.chandychandy6623]

FFI Griswold l

[@franciscanfriars]

Ave Maria! Yes it is much stiffer than your common Rosary string as it is the cord used for mini-blinds, and it does melt quickly. Ave Maria!

[@kathaus9688]

Great instructions! Thank you!!!

[@constantinexipalaiologos7602]

The Miraculous Medal (French: Médaille miraculeuse), also known as the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, is a medal, the design of which was originated by Saint Catherine Labouré following her vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary and made by goldsmith Adrien Vachette. Although not an official teaching of the Catholic Church, some Catholics believe that wearing the medal with faith and devotion can bring special graces through the intercession of Mary at the hour of death. Such items of devotion are not charms and should not be construed as being so, but only serve as constant physical reminders of devotion and Mary's promise.

[@alfredocorona9597]

Thank you so much for explaination.

[@psychedelicpython]

I watched this video some time ago and wanted to attach a cord (like in this video) to a miraculous medal but never got around to doing it. Since then I bought a large miraculous medal that I’d like to have on a nice cord.

[@FFIGriswold]

Ave Maria! We found that 31" fits over most heads, not too big, not too small. Ave Maria!

[@SevenDeMagnus]

Thanks Fr.

[@matildabaca4536]

E

[@avrilpaley1448]

Brother do u supply these miraculous medal.

[@emilyramirez5300]

Hi Father, thank you for the detailed instructions, may l ask what type of string or thread . Thank you

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

I just got my first miraculous medal I put it with a little blue heart

[@Apurpleflower]

What kind of string are you using? Where can I get it or do you sell it? Thanx for an awesome video and great VISUAL aide. 😎

[@fmorant2222]

I noticed that there was a line underneath the "M" on the back of he medal. That line was not the design on the original medal of Catherine Labouré. Make sure that there is no Line underneath the "M".

[@truth2uguys]

To tell the truth the miraculous medal first made fo r St. Catharine was nothing like she described. Research it and you will find out. She like you learned not to be scrupulous about limiting the Blessed Mother’s intercession to the particular medal design.

[@skristianf]

Thank you, Brother!

[@pdt249]

Where can I buy one of these necklaces?

[@marlenebornman1841]

I need this do you sell them and where are you located I'm in South Africa

[@tbrud9896]

are the strung medals in the video available for sale?

[@Galwriter1958]

You can buy rosary cording and use it..

[@johnjon1823]

What material is the string made of?

[@franciscanfriars]

I think it is nylon.

[@onyakpet]

Can we use other string instead of making it? I am wearing a necklace now -can we use that string for my new Miraculous Medal ? Thank you God Bless

[@mikevaske8255]

What about St Benedict medal, Pardon Crucifix, St Michael medal, why do you not show how they are attached also? From what I see, you only want people to wear only The Miraculous Medal and no others, please explain. Get small split rings and the plier tools to put all the medals on a stainless chain, much more durable than twine or various types of cord.

[@nonyegyana7265]

Ave Maria! Greetings, my name is shirley. Please can you send me some of the miraculous medals . Thank you so much.

[@michaelmallal9101]

I just have my MM on a chain.

[@avrilpaley1448]

Brother from were can we get these miraculous medal .from where u insert the string is not strong . Please reply

[@catholicfemininity2126]

Hello! Where do you guys buy your strings?

[@tomsweeney6567]

The medal in the video appears to be a fake medal

[@marieDg]

where can i get a blessed Miraculous Medal?

[@franciscanfriars]

Please visit our the main web page for the Franciscans of the Immaculate in the USA - www.marymediatrix.com/ - and on the menu bar across the top, select "Who We Are" and you'll see a list of our communities in the U. S. - contact any one of them and we'll help you. Peace in Christ, through the Immaculate.

[@jmdenison]

@@franciscanfriars what is the search term on ebay and amazon.com. thanks.

[@connievanderheyden6516]

Am I able to purchase already strung Miraculous Medals? I am doing a Theology of the Body retreat and would like to present each participant with one at the end of the retreat.