A very kind gentleman had this medal custom-made in
1975, so it is a unique example. He has recently died and relatives of his have
given me this very beautiful medal just like that, thus allowing it to take the
path of its destiny.
I was very pleased to have such a memory of this
person. Since I was wearing something sacred myself, I have kept the medal
safely and actually forgotten all about it. As I was writing down the articles
of the Lay Community, I knew that the members were to wear a sacred medal –
blessed in a special way. Oh, then came the memory of this medal. I looked at
it and found it wonderfully appropriate. I immediately looked up an address
where they could be stamped in large quantities. Now it has found its destiny.
The late gentleman will surely be pleased about it.
New Stamping of the Membership Medal in the Year 2015
This Joseph’s medal, which has been blessed by the Sword-Bishop with a special blessing, will be handed over to every new member of the Lay Community at his/her solemn admission.