National consecration to the Blessed Virgin May 1st [UPDATED April 29th]



UPDATED 4/29 to include detailed information

On Friday, May 1st, the U. S. Bishops have decided to re-consecrate the nation to the Blessed Virgin Mary and seek her intercession for these troubled times.  The president of the bishops' conference, Archbishop Gomez, will be leading a livestreamed prayer service at 3:00 p.m. our time that day and encouraging all Catholics to join in.  I hope many of the St. Mary's and St. Peter's parishioners will be able to participate.

This will be broadcast on the EWTN Catholic cable channel.

You can also join in live through several websites: 
the Archdiocese of Los Angeles or via the U.S. Bishops' conference social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Here is the printed worship aid with all of the prayers to follow along, or to pray on your own at 3:00 if not watching online.

For more information and resources, see this  brief article from Catholic news agency Zenit on the event or the U.S. Bishops' post.

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