Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary # 4

Oh Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I give you my heart.
I want to love you.
I want to love Jesus,
the Father,
the Holy Spirit,
and this world through your holy heart.
My dear mother,
I place myself in your heart,
I know you will care for me in all my needs.
I give myself to you,
Mary, my mother.
I love you so much!

Amen

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More information about Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary # 4

The Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary #4 is a variation of the prayer that is designed specifically for families. It was developed as part of the “Family Rosary Crusade” initiated by Father Patrick Peyton in the 1940s.

The prayer includes specific references to the challenges and struggles that families often face, and asks for Mary’s help and guidance in overcoming those challenges. It also includes a request for her intercession in promoting peace and unity within the family unit.

The Family Rosary Crusade was highly successful in promoting family prayer and Marian devotion throughout the United States and beyond. The Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary #4 became an important part of that effort, as families were encouraged to pray it together as a way of deepening their spiritual lives and their relationships with each other and with Mary.

Today, the Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary #4 is still widely used by Catholic families all over the world. It is seen as a powerful way to unite families in prayer and to deepen their understanding of Mary’s role as the spiritual mother of all believers.