800 years ago Christians were being captured and sold into slavery by the thousands and nobody knew what to do about it. Then in 1198 a man had an idea. St. John of Matha founded the Trinitarians in order to buy the Christians from the slave markets and set them free. To carry out this plan, the Trinitarians needed large amounts of money, so they placed their fund-raising efforts under the patronage of Mary. The Trinitarians were so successful that they were able to free thousands of people and to return them safely home.

In gratitude for her miraculous assistance, St. John of Matha honored Mary with the title of “Our Lady of Good Remedy.” Devotion to Mary under this ancient title is widely known in Europe and Latin America, and the Church celebrates her feast day on October 8. Our Lady of Good Remedy is often depicted as the Virgin Mary handing a bag of money to St. John of Matha.

When in need – for whatever reason, but especially where you have had difficulty obtaining help – invoke the aid of Our Lady of Good Remedy, and you will surely experience the power of her intercession.