Consecrate yourselves as parents, as families…
February 9, 2023
Dear Family of Mary!
In the first reading at Holy Mass today we hear the account of how God created Eve from a rib from Adam’s side, and gave her to him as his partner. God first taught Adam that he would not be content with any of the animals in Eden as his partner, by presenting them to him. Adam just knew they were not a match. So then God put Adam to sleep and took a rib from his side, and fashioned Eve. When Adam saw her he was sure she was the one he could live his life with. And in this way, our family structure was initiated by God!
But as we know, the devil hates family life as God intended, and from the very beginning laid traps in our lives to ruin what God had intended. And so it goes to this day. We are beset with temptations, weaknesses, difficulties, lies and deceptions that can ruin our family life. The trials we encounter can ruin our families if we are not under the protection of Jesus and Mary. We simply cannot fight off the devil on our own. Listen to Our Lady’s call to us from Medjugorje:
October 25, 1988
“Dear children! My invitation that you live the messages which I am giving you is a daily one, specially, little children, because I want to draw you closer to the Heart of Jesus.
Therefore, little children, I am inviting you today to the prayer of consecration to Jesus, my dear Son, so that each of you may be His.
And then I am inviting you to the consecration to my Immaculate Heart.
I want you to consecrate yourselves as parents, as families and as parishioners so that all belong to God through my heart.
Therefore, little children, pray that you comprehend the greatness of this message which I am giving you. I do not want anything for myself, rather all for the salvation of your soul.
Satan is strong and therefore, you, little children, by constant prayer, press tightly against my motherly heart. Thank you for having responded to my call.”
The Consecration to Jesus and Mary for our families is a powerful protection from the enemy. We ask Jesus and Mary to place us in their hearts, and surround us with their powerful protection from evil. We ask that they guard our minds and hearts from the lies of the devil. We ask that they show us the truth. And we ask that we can be forgiven when we fall. We need this protection.
And so I am presenting to you the Consecration prayers that Our Lady dictated to Jelena Vasilj. They can be prayed each day for the protection and blessing of your family. There are other beautiful prayers for consecration, but these two prayers come from Our Lady, herself. At any rate, let’s not miss a day consecrating our families to Jesus and Mary. The need has never been greater!
Consecration to the Heart of Jesus
(Given by Our Lady to Jelena Vasilj, 11/28/1983)
O Jesus, we know that You are sweet (Mt. 11:29).
That you have given Your heart for us (i.e. our family).
It was crowned with thorns by our sins.
We know that today You still pray for us
so that we will not be lost.
Jesus, remember us if we fall into sin.
Through Your most Sacred Heart,
make us all love one another.
Cause hatred to disappear among men.
Show us Your love.
All of us love You.
And we desire that you protect us with Your
Heart of the Good Shepherd.
Enter into each heart, Jesus!
Knock on the door of our hearts.
Be patient and tenacious with us.
We are still locked up in ourselves, because we
have not understood Your will.
Knock continuously, Oh Jesus.
Make our hearts open up to you,
at least in reminding us of the passion
which you suffered for us. Amen
Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
(Given by Our Lady to Jelena Vasilj, 11/28/1983)
O Immaculate Heart of Mary, overflowing
with goodness, Show us (i.e. our family) your love for us.
May the flame of your heart, Oh Mary,
Descend upon all peoples.
We love you immensely.
Impress in our hearts a true love.
May our hearts yearn for you.
Oh Mary, sweet and humble of heart,
Remember us when we sin.
You know that all mankind are sinners.
Through your most sacred and maternal heart,
Cure us from every spiritual illness.
Make us capable of looking at the beauty of your maternal heart,
And that, thus, we may be converted
by the flame of your heart. Amen
Thank you, dearest Mother, for coming to us in Medjugorje to save our families. What would we do without you??
In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
(c) Mary TV 2023
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