The consecration of Canada to Our Lady will enrich our faith, allow a more abundant outpouring of God’s spiritual and temporal gifts on us, and enable us even more to fulfill our calling and mission. Ultimately, consecration to Mary, which springs from a more fervent, more committed, and more sustained life of prayer and devotion in which the Blessed Mother plays a unique and loving role, points and leads to a renewed spirit and understanding of family, Church, and the need for societal engagement. To find more catechesis on Marian Consecration and why we consecrate Canada to Our Lady, please read the document "Consecrating Canada to the Blessed Virgin Mary: Insights for Adult Catechesis."
Join us in prayer: Bishop McGrattan will consecrate the Diocese of Calgary to Mary, Mother of the Church, on Friday, May 1, seeking her maternal protection during the Coronavirus pandemic. To assist dioceses with the consecration, the CCCB will provide a prayer for use during the solemn act of entrustment. It can likewise be incorporated into family or individual prayer at home and used by other groups and faith communities. Bishop McGrattan will celebrating the following liturgies on Friday, May 1, 2020:
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Anne
4/23/2020 02:12:26 pm
Please let us know what to do with the Marian Consecration by Bishop mcGrattan.
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Gloria Jaime
4/23/2020 10:55:49 pm
God bless you abundantly.
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James
4/24/2020 04:31:05 am
I’m wondering if all Catholic Parishes across Canada will be participating, so that all Canadians can be placed under the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Mantle of protection.
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Susan Gervais
4/24/2020 06:06:19 am
Thank you so much!!! This is much needed especially in these Biblical times!
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Silvana Campagnolo
4/27/2020 09:47:46 am
I am happy to hear of this proposal
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5/1/2020 01:22:09 pm
I only was able to view the beginning of the ceremony then lost connection was fortunate I watch SL channel as was able to view Winnipeg ceremony
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