Act of Consecration to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

O Virgin Mother of God,
Mary Immaculate,
we dedicate and consecrate ourselves to you
under the title of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
May this Medal be for each one of us
a sure sign of your affection for us
and a constant reminder of our duties towards you.
Ever while wearing it,
may we be blessed by your loving protection
and preserved in the grace of your Son.
O most powerful Virgin,
Mother of our Saviour,
keep us close to you every moment of our lives.
Obtain for us,
your children,
the grace of a happy death;
so that, in union with you,
we may enjoy the bliss of heaven forever.

Amen.

O Mary, conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to you.

O Mary, conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to you.

O Mary, conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to you. 

About the History of the Miraculous Medal 

Source: Wikipedia 

The Miraculous Medal (French: Médailleō miraculeuse), also known as the Medal of Our Lady of Graces, is a devotional medal, the design of which was originated by Saint Catherine Labouré following her apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary[2] in Rue du Bac, Paris, France. It was made by goldsmith Adrien Vachette.[3]

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
The Miraculous Medal design was executed by Adrien Vachette based on Saint Catherine Labouré's visions.
Location	Paris, France
Date	18 July 1830 27 November 1830
Witness	Saint Catherine Labouré
Type	Marian apparition
Approval	1836[1] Archbishop Hyacinthe-Louis de Quélen Archdiocese of Paris
Shrine	Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Paris, France
Patronage	Special graces, architects, miners, prisoners

The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in Paris

According to the teaching of the Catholic Church, the use of sacramentals such as this medal[4] prepares people to receive grace and disposes them to cooperate with it. 

More information on the Miraculous Medal, click here 

ADVENT ADORATION BLESSINGS

 

Advent blessings!

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The Divine Praises

Blessed be God.

Blessed be His Holy Name.

Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.

Blessed be the name of Jesus.

Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.

Blessed be His Most Precious Blood.

Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.

Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.

Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.

Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.

Blessed be her glorious Assumption.

Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.

Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse.

Blessed be God in His angels and in His Saints.

May the heart of Jesus, in the Most Blessed Sacrament, be praised, adored, and loved with grateful affection, at every moment, in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the end of time. Amen.

Prayer for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

 FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

December 8 

O most pure Virgin Mary conceived without sin, from the very first instant, you were entirely immaculate. O glorious Mary full of grace, you are the mother of my God – the Queen of Angels and of men. I humbly venerate you as the chosen mother of my Savior, Jesus Christ.

The Prince of Peace and the Lord of Lords chose you for the singular grace and honor of being His beloved mother. By the power of His Cross, He preserved you from all sin. Therefore, by His power and love, I have hope and bold confidence in your prayers for my holiness and salvation.

May your prayers give me the grace to imitate your holiness and submission to Jesus and His Divine Will.

Queen of Heaven, I beg you to pray to Jesus my Savior to grant me these requests… (Mention your intentions)

My Holy Mother, I know that you were obedient to the will of God. In making this petition, I know that God’s will is more perfect than mine. So, grant that I may receive God’s grace with humility as you did.

As my final request, I ask that you pray for me to increase in faith, hope and love in our risen Lord Jesus! 

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Immaculate Conception - December 8

 

December 8th, is the feast of the Immaculate Conception. It celebrates an important point of Catholic teaching, and it is a holy day of obligation.


The Immaculate Conception is a doctrine of the Roman Catholic church that states that the Virgin Mary was free of original sin from the moment of her conception.


CONSECRATION PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION


The Immaculata prayer is a Traditional Catholic Marian prayer composed by Saint Maximillian Kolbe.


It is a prayer of consecration to the Immaculata, i.e. the immaculately conceived Virgin Mary.


The consecration prayer is as follows:


O Immaculata, Queen of Heaven and earth, refuge of sinners and our most loving Mother, God has willed to entrust the entire order of mercy to you. I, (name), a repentant sinner, cast myself at your feet, humbly imploring you to take me with all that I am and have, wholly to yourself as your possession and property. Please make of me, of all my powers of soul and body, of my whole life, death and eternity, whatever most pleases you.
If it pleases you, use all that I am and have without reserve, wholly to accomplish what was said of you: "She will crush your head," and "You alone have destroyed all heresies in the whole world." Let me be a fit instrument in your immaculate and merciful hands for introducing and increasing your glory to the maximum in all the many strayed and indifferent souls, and thus help extend as far as possible the blessed kingdom of the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. For wherever you enter you obtain the grace of conversion and growth in holiness, since it is through your hands that all graces come to us from the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
V. Allow me to praise you, O Sacred Virgin
R. Give me strength against your enemies
AMEN.


A shorter version of the prayer can be used for the daily renewal of the consecration:


Immaculata, Queen and Mother of the Church, I renew my consecration to you for this day and for always, so that you might use me for the coming of the Kingdom of Jesus in the whole world. To this end I offer you all my prayers, actions and sacrifices of this day.

Prayer to Saint Nicholas -December 6

 

December 6

Saint Nicholas Day

December 6th is the feast day of Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of children, which appropriately falls during the Advent season. This feast day is an especially exciting one for children as they count down the days on their Advent calendars in anticipation of Christmas day.

St. Nicholas of Myra is a major saint in many European and Eastern countries, and one of the old Christian traditions surrounding his feast day is for kids to leave their shoes out overnight in front of the fireplace, on the windowsill, or outside their bedroom door so that St. Nicholas can fill them with special fruits, candies, and other small gifts and treats

A PRAYER TO ST NICHOLAS

Blessed Saint Nicholas,

we honor you for your acts of kindness,

goodwill and charity to those on the margins of life.

Inspire us with your desire for justice and joy for all people;

help us learn from you what faith and action means,

and make us aware of those around us.

Give us the same sense of joy you had in your ministry.

And when we remember you

may we also remember the Lord you loved and followed,

both in times of tribulation, famine, persecution and humiliation,

as well as in times of joy and peace.