September 3

Our Lady of the Divine Shepherd (France) Consecration of Germany to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (1954)

..."O Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and Queen of the World, rule over us, together with the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, Our King. Save us from the spreading flood of modern paganism; kindle in our hearts and homes the love of purity, the practice of a virtuous life, an ardent zeal for souls, and a desire to pray the Rosary more faithfully.

"We come with confidence to You, O Throne of Grace and Mother of Fair Love. Inflame us with the same Divine Fire which has inflamed Your own Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart.

"Make our hearts and homes Your shrine, and through us, make the Heart of Jesus, together with your rule, triumph in every heart and home. Amen." Pope Pius XII proclaimed a Solemn Act of Consecration to be made by the entire world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

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Flower (Shrub) of the Day

Orange

Citrus sinensus

Symbolizes Mary's Purity

Our Mother's most precious gift to her children is the Cross.

--Edel Quinn on Suffering

Ave Maria!