By: Laura Worhacz

Holy Saturday April 11, 1846 Saint Peter Julian Eymard to Miss Marguerite Guillot:

 "I said that you would take the Blessed Virgin as your guardian and teacher. Do so in order to resemble your good mother and through her resemble Jesus her divine Son, whose perfect copy she is. In this way you will imitate Jesus in Mary. Become a true daughter of Mary. Live in her heart more than in your own. You will find the adorable Heart of Jesus in her pure and virginal heart, three hearts in one.  Tomorrow your tears will cease. And so, may God be Praised!" [1]

 
     Two days before on Holy Thursday, April 9th, 1846 Saint Peter Julian told Mother Marguerite: " It's understood that when we vow ourselves to the Queen of Heaven and earth in this manner, it is forever."

     Although the early years Saint Peter Julian surely held his own words close to his heart in that his relationship with our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament would be FOREVER. Through his own Eucharistic journey. through his disappointments and trials Mary was the guide to Saint Peter Julian's every resurrection. The deep recesses of our own souls hope in the one who died for us, who remains with us in the Blessed Sacrament.

     For those who have consecrated their lives to Jesus Christ through our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament we have a faithful responsibility to uphold. To be faithful adores of Jesus Christ remembering Saint Peter Julian teaches us it is FOREVER!  We enter the tombs of our own hearts triumphing by the hope that will be given to us once again at the Easter Vigil. By our own freedom we live as witnesses to the truth, in all circumstances. God is calling out for LOVE from the tomb. Through our own pains may our hearts grasp the innate response to give, to serve, to adore and love in return of all that has been given to us. May we resemble our Mother in her Son, reassured that our tears will cease, and our faithfulness will live Forever!

      Every Saturday we honor the mother of God.  Holy Saturday all the more we stand with Mary. Through the agony of sin and suffering she intensely witnessed Mary was assured the triumph of God.
On Holy Saturday, we wait with the beloved of God. We wait with the faithful adorers who have gone before us.  We behold our Mother and wait for the vigil of God's love to light the world.

      On Holy Saturday we remember Christ in the tomb. We are secured in our Mother's love, we wait with her to zealously proclaim the Eucharistic Kingdom on earth. "”MAY GOD BE PRAISED!"
 


[1] Abbreviated text, Saint Peter Julian Eymard to Miss Marguerite Guillot (Mother Marguerite DU SS) ( II4/395 VI2) DOC. #0073 The Life and Letters of Saint Peter Julian Eymard, Volume I The Early Years 1828-1852

CONSECRATION TO OUR LADY OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT


I.— Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, having meditated upon your devotion, I admire the excellence of your adoration and Eucharistic service in the Cenacle; I now give myself entirely to you to guard and direct my vocation as an adorer. I place into your hands the direction of my vocation and the graces of the awesome duties that it asks of me. My vocation of adorer is the most beautiful of all, since it retains me forever in the service of the Person of Jesus Christ in His Divine Sacrament.
 
My vocation shares the functions of the angels and, if I dare say it, those of the Blessed Virgin herself, in the service of Jesus. For this divine vocation, I come to you in my poverty and spiritual emptiness. I have nothing. I am nothing. I can do nothing!—I know not how to pray nor how to make prayer. I possess only routine piety, with some meagre ideas of virtue, narrow and limited. Alas, my God! You who should have at Your service all that is greatest, most perfect, and most holy, how is it You chosen me, poor infirm creature, a nothing full of miseries, still covered with the scars of my sins, still with the old self that lives in me?
 
0 Mary, my celestial Queen and Mother, I can only accept the honor of becoming the happy servant of our Eucharistic Jesus, if you consent to form me, to raise me, and to clothe me with your spirit, your virtues, your merits. Take me for your child, Queen and Mother of the servants of Jesus, you who love all who are in Jesus and for Jesus! I place into your hands, my good Mother, the grace and the training of my vocation. I give myself to you; give Jesus to me. Formed and presented by you, O good Mother, Jesus, my sweet Master, will receive me kindly and love me in you.
 
My vocation is beautiful; its duties are great and divine. I desire to pass my life in adoration at the foot of the throne of Incarnate Love. United before the Eucharistic with the angels and saints I will touch into eternity praising God’s infinite goodness, blessing His boundless mercy, thanking His love, devoting myself to His glory, immolating myself for sinners, and consuming myself for the extension of His reign on earth.
 
I ought to live always with Jesus in the Host, like the Blessed Virgin at Nazareth and in the Cenacle, like the saints in glory. I ought not to quit Him, even to serve and follow my neighbor. My mission is that of Magdalen, contemplative, with the Queen of the Apostles in the Cenacle, praying before the tabernacle, converting the world by her prayer at the foot of the Eucharist; that of St. Teresa, St. Catherine of Siena, and of all those holy souls who carry on an uninterrupted apostolate of prayer and immolation.
 
I ought to honor in an entirely special manner the interior and hidden life of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, living unknown to men, even the pious and the holy, forgotten by my own, despised by the world, dead to all in order to live more freely and more purely with Jesus in God.
 
But how can I, all alone, fulfill duties so sublime? How dare I even approach Jesus to serve Him? Alas! all alone—I should be ashamed of myself!
 
But, O my good Mother, since thou dost deign to become my teacher, thou wilt let me adore Jesus with thee, bless Him with thy praises, entreat Him with thy prayers, serve Him with thy hands, love Him with thy heart, glorify Him with thy sanctity. I will be thy disciple, thy child, and, shall I say it?—a little Mary, another thyself,—the servant of Jesus!
 
I shall tell thee simply and artlessly my faults, 0 my good Mother! I shall make known to thee my ignorance, my little knowledge, my little success. I shall give thee the tiny flowers of virtue that I shall have gathered, and thou wilt offer all to Jesus, and myself along with thyself.
 
On this condition alone, do I hope to become a true servant of the Most Blessed Sacrament. My God, behold Thy humble servant! May it be done unto me according to Thy merciful goodness and Thy grace of love!
 
Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Mother and Model of Adorers, pray for us who have recourse to thee!
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By: Laura Worhacz

Consecration Week Theme: Mary's Triumph
​
We will continue to look at the pearls of Mary's Crown from the heart of St. Peter Julian Eymard.
 
In the few days before the recitation of our promise, we will take a last look at these words from St. Peter Julian Eymard from the Thirtieth Day of the Eymard Library, Vol.7. 
 
St. Peter Julian Eymard's words:
 
Jesus himself introduces His Mother to the glorified state; He owes her compensation. She enters by a special gate, open for her alone. If the twelve Apostles are the twelve gates of heaven, Mary is the royal entrance to that celestial country, the gate par excellence. O august and holy Gate! Jesus leads His Mother by the hand, up to the very Throne of God: "Behold, O Father, her with whom Thou art associated by Thy choice of her as My Mother-to give me my humanity!" And the Father therewith crowns her with her three most beautiful titles: Queen, Mother, and Mediatrix. But in Mary's diadem, there are three pearls that shine with an even more dazzling brightness-the pearls of her humility, of her poverty, and of her suffering. ​(abbreviated text)
 
 
MEDITATION
 
St. Peter Julian Eymard recognized his life in the Eucharist, lived his life in the Eucharist, and calls down from Heaven to the children of God to find their life in the Eucharist- Jesus truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Tomorrow is the day of our Consecration to Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. We promise Mary that we will adore her Son. We live in the family of God by our baptism and nurture this family life by the dedication of our love within it. Today we will take a final look from the heart of St. Peter Julian at the "three most beautiful titles." Mediatrix will be a grand way to close our preparation and then open a life of servitude to our Eucharistic King through the heart of Mary. Mary is Mediatrix of all grace. She will be our intercessor of God's power, His Love, and life within us. Our Lady who is Mediatrix is empowered by the crown of God's gifts in the pearl of suffering. In chapter 30 St. Peter Julian tells us that, "Simeon's prophecy poisoned all her joy. From the moment of its utterance, Mary substituted for Jesus while He was still too young to suffer publicly. And at the foot of the cross she is nearest to Jesus in order that she may suffer more. Because Jesus wished to have her nearest to Him in heaven, He united her more than any other creature to His sufferings and humiliations while on earth. In a word, God has crowned Mary with glory and honor as the Masterpiece of His love." The words, "Mary substituted" should console our hearts as we have this Mediatrix of Grace to stand with us in the poison of sufferings, the hardships of life, the crosses, toils, and disappointments that we will endure. We need not ever be alone. Mary too is our Mediatrix of Joy who rejoices with us in the gift of the Word made flesh in our own lives. Mary's love is offered to us. She shares in our sufferings, they become her sufferings, she shares in our joys, they become her joys. Mary is our Mediatrix and Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. She will carry us as she carried Jesus. Mary lived in the greatest of these, love. Mary longs for her children to live in the love of God the Father. Mary's spousal love for the Holy Spirit is the perfection of God living in her by His descent of this Spirit to flow from her existence. Mary is Mediatrix of love by the way of her suffering. Our Lady's suffering is the outpour of Her life for us. She gives the "Gift of herself" to God. She lives in His Will, in His Love. Mary's triumph is the triumph of Jesus! Jesus' life is manifested through her. Mary offers to us, her loving consecrated children, this same manifestation by uniting very closely to Jesus Eucharistic. Mary, Mediatrix, who is Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, guide our lives after our consecration promise to call on you as Queen, Mother and Mediatrix by your royal crown. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, carry us too as you carried your Son into the world and through the world by the way of God's love!
 
Mary, Mediatrix of all grace we pray for your intentions they become our own for the salvation of all your children. 
 
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament's pearl of suffering is a diadem in her crown, granted her the title Mediatrix. Mary, Mediatrix of God's love by the power of the Holy Spirit, keep us in the fullness of the gifts of the spirit so we too may receive the Promise of Our Father. Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, pray for us your consecrated children.
 
 
 
SEND
 
Make a perpetual promise to recite a spiritual communion prayer if you cannot get to daily Mass. The faith you place in the prayer is the grace you will receive from it. Continue to journal and try to receive the Sacrament of Penance before your consecration day. Ponder and pray for the Hope Our Blessed Mother had and for the same entrance into the mystery of salvation and the poverty she lovingly accepted.
 
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, pray for us.
St.Peter Julian Eymard Apostle of the Eucharist, pray for us.
Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, have mercy on us.
 
-Laura
 


PRAYER

Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary


Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world:
Have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us. (repeat at end of each phrase.)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of divine grace,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother most admirable,
Mother of good counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,
Virgin most prudent,
Virgin most venerable,
Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,
Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel,
Vessel of honor,
Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the covenant,
Gate of Heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of angels,
Queen of patriarchs,
Queen of prophets,
Queen of apostles,
Queen of martyrs,
Queen of confessors,
Queen of virgins,
Queen of all saints,
Queen conceived without original sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Queen of peace.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.


Let us pray:
Grant, O Lord God, we beseech Thee, that we Thy servants may rejoice in continual health of mind and body; and, through the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may be freed from present sorrow, and enjoy eternal gladness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

By: Laura Worhacz

By: Laura Worhacz

Consecration Week Theme: MARY'S TRIUMPH


In the few days before the recitation of our promise we will take a last look at these words from St. Peter Julian Eymard from the Thirtieth Day. It may be a good Holy Reminder to recall that Jesus was 30 years old when The Proclamation of the Kingdom of Heaven was given to us through HIM.


St Peter Julian Eymard's words:

Jesus himself introduces His Mother to the glorified state; He owes her compensation. She enters by a special gate, open for her alone. If the twelve Apostles are the twelve gates of heaven, Mary is the royal entrance to that celestial country, the gate par excellence. O august and holy Gate! Jesus leads His Mother by the hand, up to the very Throne of God: "Behold, O Father, her with whom Thou art associated by Thy choice of her as My Mother-to give me my humanity!" And the Father therewith crowns her with her threemost beautiful titles: Queen, Mother, and Mediatrix. But in Mary's diadem, there are three pearls that shine with an even more dazzling brightness-the pearls of her humility, of her poverty, and of her suffering.
 
 
MEDITATION
 
We have three days to continue to prepare for our consecration promise there are "three most beautiful titles" to pray for in connection to Mary's Triumph.
 
The Holy Trinity:  Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
 
The Three theological virtues: Faith, Hope, and Love.
 
St. Peter Julian Eymard gives us three images of Mary to reflect on, "three most beautiful titles: Queen, Mother, and Mediatrix."
 
Three more thoughts from St. Peter Julian, "In Mary's diadem there are three pearls that shine with an even more dazzling brightness- the pearls of her humility, of her poverty, and of her suffering."
 
St. Peter Julian Eymard reminds us that the spirit of God descended upon Our Lady. We will see Mary with ever greater light as we look at the pearl of her humility. This pearl of Mary's Crown will radiate her love unto us, her children. Our Lady has had a great place in our Consecration Preparation. She will keep us in the divine light. We need to keep close to her maternal care. Our Catholic Catechism teaches us that, "Our moral life has its source in faith in God who reveals his love to us." Mary had full confidence in God's Love. Her faith is the faith she longs for us to have. Mary was entrusted with the heavenly Father's Son. She entered into the mystery of God's love by an interior movement of the natural love written on her heart. Mary's total submission is to the Creator of her soul or the moral life, the life of God's goodness, who is All Good and deserving of our love. St. Peter Julian considers Mary, as Queen, to be one of the most beautiful titles. Mary is Queen for she is the mother of the royal family, God's family. Jesus is King and Mary is the Queen who stands at the Gate of Heaven, the entrance to the supremacy of our lives, which is Heaven. The Holy Spirit, the spirit of truth and holiness overshadowed Our Lady with the divine power. Mary handed over Her will to the Glory of God and became the handmaid of her Lord by her yes. Humble submission to God could only come from Mary's faith in the Father. Our Lady knew by this faith that empowered her heart that there was another place other than this world- the world of God which her heart entered by its connection to the favor she knew was upon her. Our Blessed Mother trusted in God as her Father. Her faith came from the trust that Her humility was offered through trust, and She was offered the title of Queen. This is Mary's triumph, her humility!
 
Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament's pearl of humility, a diadem in her crown, granted her the title of Queen. Queen Mary of the greatest of all in faith to the Holy Trinity chosen for us in the Promise of Our Father, pray for us your consecrated children.
 
 
 
SEND
 
Make a perpetual promise to recite a spiritual communion prayer if you cannot get to daily Mass. The faith you place in the prayer is the grace you will receive from it. Continue to journal and try to receive the Sacrament of Penance before your consecration day. Ponder and pray on the faith of Our Blessed Mother, her entrance into the mystery of salvation and her humility.
 
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, pray for us.
St. Peter Julian Eymard Apostle of the Eucharist, pray for us.
Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, have Mercy on us.
 
-Laura
 
 
 Please continue the Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout this week.
 
 
 
PRAYER
 
Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary
 
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world:
Have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us. (repeat at end of each phrase.)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of divine grace,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother most admirable,
Mother of good counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,
Virgin most prudent,
Virgin most venerable,
Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,
Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel,
Vessel of honor,
Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the covenant,
Gate of Heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of angels,
Queen of patriarchs,
Queen of prophets,
Queen of apostles,
Queen of martyrs,
Queen of confessors,
Queen of virgins,
Queen of all saints,
Queen conceived without original sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Queen of peace.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
 
Let us pray:
Grant, O Lord God, we beseech Thee, that we Thy servants may rejoice in continual health of mind and body; and, through the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may be freed from present sorrow, and enjoy eternal gladness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

By: Laura Worhacz

Consecration Week Theme: MARY'S TRIUMPH


READING


-THIRTIETH DAY-
Consecration to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament St. Peter Julian Eymard, Library Vol. 7 Pages 165-171


(Or pages 157-162 on the online book. You can find the link here:)
http://archive.org/stream/monthofourladyof00eymauoft#page/157/mode/1up



St Peter Julian Eymard's words:
​

Chapter title: Mary's Triumph
 
On the day of her glorious Assumption into heaven, Mary received the crown of all her graces. Truly we should rejoice, for, although our Mother has been taken from us, we have not lost her. We simply send her before us to prepare our place in heaven and acquire for us certain rights over the Heart of God. 
 
The triumph of Mary is also the triumph of Jesus. Jesus loved his mother so much, Mary died of love; the longing to see her Son and to be re-united with Him snapped her thread of life. Jesus is now to accord her a grand triumph.
 
Jesus himself introduces His Mother to the glorified state; He owes her compensation. She enters by a special gate, open for her alone. If the twelve Apostles are the twelve gates of heaven, Mary is the royal entrance to that celestial country, the gate par excellence. O august and holy Gate!
 
Jesus leads His Mother by the hand, up to the very Throne of God: "Behold, O Father, her with whom Thou art associated by Thy choice of her as My Mother-to give me my humanity!" And the Father therewith crowns her with her three most beautiful titles: Queen, Mother, and Mediatrix. But in Mary's diadem, there are three pearls that shine with an even more dazzling brightness-the pearls of her humility, of her poverty, and of her suffering.
 
Mary was the most humble of all creatures, consequently, in heaven, she is now the most glorious.
 
The demon has been forced to acknowledge that he is never sure of victory so long as he whom Mary protects retains a breath of life. She supplicates, importunes and snatches, as it were, from God the graces of mercy and pardon for the most hardened sinners.
 
It was God's Will that Mary should suffer a continual martyrdom. Simeon's prophecy poisoned all her joy. From the moment of its utterance, Mary substituted for Jesus while He was still too young to suffer publicly.
 
In a word, God has crowned Mary with glory and honor as the Masterpiece of His love. He alone is greater than she: "Solo tonante minor!" But, in the midst of her glory, Mary never forgets that she is our Mother. She ascended to heaven before us to facilitate our entrance there and to conduct us thither. She herself will come for us at that supreme moment of our lives- the hour of our death- if we only summon to her aid! (abbreviated text)
 
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MEDITATION

 
Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was, in the beginning, is now and ever will be forever. Amen.
 
Today is the final day of our Chapter reflections. We will continue to prepare this week for the recitation of our consecration promise. The consecration can be read privately or in a group, which would be an added blessing.
 
Our Lady is sending us off with the concluding title in Chapter Thirty, Mary's Triumph. St. Peter Julian Eymard can attest to these words in his founding of the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament. The Congregation currently blesses the Catholic Church with priests, brothers, sister servants and lay aggregates throughout the world. St. Peter Julian knew precisely what Mary's triumph would offer those who love her, "The Triumph of Mary is also the triumph of Jesus."  Our Blessed Mother has only one desire and that is to bring us closer to Jesus Christ truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. Mary's hope would be for the Consecration Preparation to inspire us to make holy hours before the Blessed Sacrament a weekly prayer routine. Mary has taken us somewhere through the life of St. Peter Julian Eymard. In our time of preparation, we have made a promise to remain close to Mary so that she may guide our lives as the good mother she is into the heart of Jesus Christ. When Jesus triumphs in our lives, Mary's is triumphant.
 
 "Mary died of love; the longing to see her Son and to be re-united with Him snapped her thread of life." This statement by St. Peter Julian is so powerful. We hear in it detachment from the things of this world, not detachment from love, to the things of this world. Mary "snapped" her thread of life. May our consecration promise give us a glimpse into this kind of love for God so that we will strive through this earthly pilgrimage to snap out of this life into Heaven. This is Mary's grand triumph! St. Peter Julian continues to give us this visual to desire holiness, "If the twelve Apostles are the twelve gates of heaven." The twelve give their lives in testimony to the life in Jesus Christ. This is the mission of the church from the beginning and our continued mission as consecrated children of Mary. The Apostles, by the twelve gates, make their entrance way into the divine light of Heaven where Mary is the "gate per excellence." This seems like an invitation into the gate of heaven by the Heart of our Mother. Mary guides us through this life and carries us into eternity by her way of love. St. Peter Julian offers us this thought that inspires us to cling to our good Mother, "The demon has been forced to acknowledge that he is never sure of victory so long as he whom Mary protects retains a breath." Jesus assures us, "I will not now speak many things with you. For the prince of this world cometh, and in me, he hath not anything" (John 14:30). The darkness has no power over the light. God's Triumph comes to us in following His Son, Jesus Christ, who is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. God's triumph comes to us in the gift of the Lady of Light, who will keep us free from all that will try to darken our hearts. We should cling to Mary. We who will consecrate our lives to Her will be reunited with Jesus in the fullness of His eternal glory. St. Peter Julian confirms this thought, "Mary never forgets that she is our Mother. She ascended to heaven before us to facilitate our entrance there and to conduct us thither. She herself will come for us at that supreme moment of our lives- the hour of our death-if we only summon to her aid!" Mother keep us close to you!
 
 
Time to prepare. Our preparation continues throughout this week until the day of our Consecration. Mary's triumph will live through her consecrated children, we who keep Jesus Eucharistic alive and well and with us through the testimonies of our lives. We live our faith by the example of God's love made manifest through us. We cannot give whom we do not have. We need to keep our love for Holy Communion at the center of our lives by the Sacramental or Spiritual reception of Jesus. The Consecration Promise too must be kept alive, not filed or set aside for next time, but renewed with hope daily. It would be suggested to add a prayer to your day so that you can recall what we have done throughout these preparation days. You may simply take on the prayer to Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament daily. By this offering, you will keep the relationship that you have formed well nourished. The consecration promise will be as real to your heart as you keep it. We will be consecrated to Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament, what greater gift can we receive? And we will still receive more in Jesus Eucharistic. St. Peter Julian concludes with this thought, "In a word, God has crowned Mary with glory and honor as the Masterpiece of His glory and honor as the Masterpiece of His love. He alone is greater than she: "Solo tonante minor!""  Mary's triumph of love continues through our consecrated lives of love to Jesus through her. The Promise of the Father will shine through us by Mary.
 
 
 
"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and death shall be no more, nor mourning, nor crying, nor sorrow shall be any more, for the former things are passed away." 
(Revelation 21:4)
 
 
The triumph of Mary is also the triumph of Jesus. St. Peter Julian Eymard, Apostle of the Eucharist, pray for us.
 

 
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Make a perpetual promise to recite a spiritual communion prayer if you cannot get to daily Mass. The faith you place in the prayer is the grace you will receive from it. Continue to journal and prepare for a good and humble confession. If you are able, recite the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary aloud. Ponder which verse if most prominent to you right now and pray on what Our Lady may be calling you to do.
 
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, pray for us.
 
-Laura
 
 
 
PRAYER

 
Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary


Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world:
Have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us. (repeat at end of each phrase.)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of divine grace,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother most admirable,
Mother of good counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,
Virgin most prudent,
Virgin most venerable,
Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,
Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel,
Vessel of honor,
Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the covenant,
Gate of Heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of angels,
Queen of patriarchs,
Queen of prophets,
Queen of apostles,
Queen of martyrs,
Queen of confessors,
Queen of virgins,
Queen of all saints,
Queen conceived without original sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Queen of peace.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
 
Let us pray:
Grant, O Lord God, we beseech Thee, that we Thy servants may rejoice in continual health of mind and body; and, through the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may be freed from present sorrow, and enjoy eternal gladness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.