Mary stands on the earth, crushing a serpent beneath her feet. Describing the original vision, Catherine said the Blessed Mother appeared radiant as a sunrise, "in all her perfect beauty."[12]
Rays shine forth from Mary's hands. She told Catherine these "symbolize the graces I shed upon those who ask for them."[12]
A cross-and-bar surmount a large, bold "M".
Twelve stars mark the perimeter.
Two hearts are depicted underneath the "M", the left lapped with a crown of thorns, the right skewed by a sword. From each, a flame emanates from the top.