CONSECRATION DAY

Day of Consecration



On the day of consecration, either fast, give alms, or offer a votive candle for the good of another (or all of the above); do some spiritual penance and approach consecration in the spirit of mortification.

Now go to Confession (or, if that is not possible do as was instructed by Father Vernoy concerning Confession earlier in the preparation ) then receive Communion with the intention of giving yourself to Jesus, as a slave of love, by the hands of Mary.



Now pray the words of the consecration. Copy them and have them with you at church, read them after the Mass (in front of the tabernacle would be nice), and sign your copy of the Act of Consecration.


*If you can not get to Church, consider making a small altar with a statue of Mary. It can be decorated with flowers and a candles or two.

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION CAN BE FOUND HERE

After Consecration


Once you have consecrated yourself to Jesus through Mary, live that consecration. St. Louis-Marie de Montfort recommended the following:

  • Keep praying to develop a "great contempt" for the spirit of this world

  • Maintain a special devotion to the Mystery of the Incarnation (e.g., through meditation; spiritual reading; focusing on Feasts centering around the Incarnation, such as the Annunciation and the Nativity, etc.)

  • Frequently recite the Ave, Rosary, and the Magnificat

  • Recite, every day if it is not inconvenient, the "Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin" -- a series of Paters, Aves, and Glorias -- one Ave for each star in the Virgin's Crown. St. Louis has a special way of praying the Little Crown, which is recommended.

  • Do everything through, with, in and for Mary for the sake of Jesus, with the prayer, "I am all thine Immaculate One, with all that I have: in time and in eternity" in your heart and on your lips

  • Associate yourself with Mary in a special way before, during, and after Communion (see Supplement of the book, "True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary" above)

  • Wear a little iron chain (around the neck, arm, waist, or ankle) as an outward sign and reminder of holy slavery. This practice is optional, but very recommended by St. Louis. The appearance of this chain is not further specified.

  • Renew the consecration once a year on the same date chosen above, and by following the same 33-day period of exercises. If desired, also renew the consecration monthly with the prayer, "I am all thine and all I have is thine, O dear Jesus, through Mary, Thy holy Mother."

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Comment by bernadette szczepkowski on February 2, 2023 at 8:03pm

I am all thine and all I have is Thine, O Dear Jesus, through Mary, Thy Holy Mother.

Comment by Gloria on February 2, 2023 at 5:46pm

Amen.

Comment by Flavia Talladen Schott on February 2, 2023 at 5:17pm

Amen. 

Comment by Joseph on February 2, 2023 at 1:14pm

Amen.

Comment by Michael on February 2, 2023 at 11:40am

Amen.

Comment by Lisa Patrick on February 2, 2023 at 8:26am

Amen!

Comment by Leontine Bajer on July 16, 2021 at 4:27pm

"I am all thine and all I have is thine, O dear Jesus, through Mary, Thy holy Mother."

Comment by Gloria on July 16, 2021 at 2:36pm

Amen.

Comment by Michael on July 16, 2021 at 9:11am

Amen.

Comment by Elaine Murray on July 16, 2021 at 8:24am

 Thanks be to God. Ave Maria

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