Consecration of Russia

 




UPDATED: March 25th 


See the full text of Pope Francis' beautiful prayer for the consecration of the world to the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially Russia and Ukraine.  (Given on March 25th, the solemn feast of the Annunciation).

During this time of war in Ukraine and grave threat of escalation of that war, Our Holy Father Pope Francis is renewing the consecration of Russia to Our Lady.

Here's the news from the Archdiocese:


Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25. 

Archbishop Schnurr has asked the faithful of our archdiocese to join him in praying a Rosary novena from March 17-25. We invite all members of our [PARISH NAME] community to join the Archbishop in this special novena. 

"May the Immaculate Heart of Mary, through her powerful intercession, lead to the conversion of hearts and minds and peace throughout the world, especially at this time in Ukraine."

Read the entire letter from Archbishop Schnurr here: https://bit.ly/3Jjihmm.

NOTE:  Don't worry if you start late -- just add 9 days from whatever start date you choose. 

 

For some more background, see here and here.

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Archbishop Schnurr will include this consecration prayer from Pope Benedict at his Mass on the  Feast of the Annunciation


Act of Entrustment and Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

 

“Our Mother for all time,

do not tire of ‘visiting us,’

consoling us, sustaining us.

Come to our aid

and deliver us from every danger

that threatens us.

With this act of entrustment and consecration,

we wish to welcome you

more deeply, more radically,

for ever and totally

into our lives.

Let your presence cause new blooms to burst forth

in the desert of our loneliness,

let it cause the sun to shine on our darkness,

let it restore calm after the tempest,

so that all mankind shall see the salvation

of the Lord,

who has the name and the face of Jesus,

who is reflected in our hearts,

for ever united to yours!

Amen.”

 

-- Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, given at Most Holy Trinity Church, Fatima, 2010







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