Reconsecration of USA to Immaculate Conception

The patroness of the United States of America is the Immaculate Conception. In 1959, America was consecrated to her by the American Bishops at a ceremony at The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Today 11 Nov 2006, with Archbishop Pietro Sambi, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, as the main celebrant of the Mass, the USA will be reconsecrated to the Immaculate Conception & in particular to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This event is being sponsored by The World Apostolate of Fatima. All American Bishops have been invited to concelebrate. For those who can't they have been requested to sign & send in a copy of the consecration prayer. Here is the full announcement put out by the World Apostolate:

The United States of America

Consecration to Our Patroness

The Immaculate Conception

November 11, 2006

Join us at The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in Washington, D.C., on November 11, 2006 at 12:00 Noon or Watch it LIVE at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time, with Encore presentation at 7:00 PM on EWTN.

The World Apostolate of Fatima is pleased to announce that the U.S. Papal Nuncio, His Excellency Archbishop Pietro Sambi will be officiating the Mass for the renewal of our country’s Consecration to Our Patroness, the Immaculate Conception. All are invited to come to our nation’s Basilica-The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in Washington, D.C., Saturday, November 11, 2006, at twelve noon.

All bishops have been invited to participate at the Mass. However, due to scheduling conflicts, the bishops may sign the Consecration prayer for their dioceses, which will then be offered at the Mass. This has been provided to them by the World Apostolate of Fatima. The prayer for the Consecration was composed by our bishops in 1959, at the dedication ceremony of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception; whereby, our country was Consecrated to Our Patroness, the Immaculate Conception. However, by this consecration on November 11, 2006, our country will be Consecrated to the Heart of Our Patroness; this is our apostolate’s primary mission for world peace.

During World War I, His Eminence Francis Cardinal Bourne, who was the Primate of England, Consecrated England to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary. He claims, and many others as well, that it stopped World War I. The Armistice for World War I was signed after the Consecration on November 11th; this, incidentally, is the same day which the Papal Nuncio chose to officiate the Mass for the United States.

During the 1720’s, the Bubonic plague was rampant in Marseille, France. Out of the town’s population of ninety thousand, fifty thousand people died in a matter of months. The Archbishop Consecrated Marseille, France to the Sacred Heart to end the plague in the town, and this did happen without any medical means or vaccinations.

Portugal was Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary before World War II, and this country was protected from the war. With knowledge that our nation will be Consecrated to the Immaculate Conception and the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of our Blessed Mother let us continue to work with joy and excitement for the spiritual renewal of the United States, the salvation of souls and peace on earth.

For those who may have some trouble with the whole concept, I wish to point out what the prayer of consecration says. Note that the start & end is not Mary, she is only the means that we Catholics believe that God the Father, Son & Holy Spirit have chosen to use to bring about the accomplishment of His Will.

PRAYER FOR RENEWAL OF CONSECRATION

TO OUR PATRONESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

Holy Trinity: Our Father in Heaven, who chose Mary as the fairest of your daughters; Holy Spirit, who chose Mary as Your spouse; God the Son, who chose Mary as Your Mother, in union with Mary we adore your majesty and acknowledge Your supreme, eternal dominion and authority.

Most Holy Trinity, we put the United States of America into the hands of Mary Immaculate in order that she may present the country to you. Through her we wish to thank you for the great resources of this land and for the freedom, which has been its heritage. Through the intercession of Mary, have mercy on the Catholic Church in America. Grant us peace. Have mercy on our president and on all the officers of our government. Grant us a fruitful economy born of justice and charity. Have mercy on capital and industry and labor. Protect the family life of the nation. Guard the precious gift of many religious vocations. Through the intercession of our Mother, have mercy on the sick, the poor, the tempted, sinners--on all who are in need.

Mary, Immaculate Virgin, Our Mother, Patroness of our land, we praise you and honor you and give our country and ourselves to your Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart. O' Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary pierced by the sword of sorrow prophesized by Someon save us from degeneration disaster and war. Protect us from all harm. O' Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, you who bore the sufferings of your Son in the depths of your heart be our Advocate. Pray for us, that acting according to your will and the Will of your Divine Son, we may live and die pleasing to God. Amen

Given the results of the elections this week I find the timing as a lot more than coincidental. It shows clearly the guidance of the Holy Spirit in those who have planned it. I would suggest that everyone say this prayer at some time during the day as a way of personally joining in on this consecration. Say a rosary as well for our country that we may truly be 1 Nation under God. God has some powerful purpose to accomplish through this & He is calling on all of us to do our part in obedience to His Holy & Perfect Will.