March 25: Consecration of Russia & Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
March 25: Consecration of Russia and Ukraine
- 11 am March 25 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (416 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO)
Bishop Johnston will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary in a Penitential Service at 11 am March 25 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Kansas City, MO. All are invited. Please note that once the Cathedral parking lot is full, cars will be directed to overflow parking in Block 89 across Broadway Boulevard. The consecration will also be live streamed on the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Pope Francis recently announced he will re-consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on March 25, the feast of the Annunciation. In union with the Holy Father’s prayer, Bishop Johnston will also consecrate the two countries in a Penitential Service 11 am March 25 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. All are welcome to join in person or in spirit at this time in prayer.
Parishes and individuals are invited to pray the consecration prayer below and to take part in acts of prayer and penance throughout the day:
Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (PDF)
Acto de Consagración al Corazón Inmaculado de María (PDF)
Hành Động Thánh Hiến cho Trái Tim Vô Nhiễm Mẹ Maria (PDF)
Additional Ideas for Observing the Consecration
- Check parishes nearby for local observances of the consecration
- Watch Pope Francis’ Consecration LIVE on Vatican Media YouTube (5 pm Rome/11 am CST)
- Pray the Rosary for peace/meditate on the mysteries of the Rosary (how-to from the USCCB here)
- Go to Confession (find confession times at a diocesan parish near you)
- Attend Eucharistic Adoration (24 Hours for the Lord—adoration + confession—is also March 25)
- Offer sacrifices for sinners
- Develop devotion to the Immaculate Heart, such as through prayers or preparing to start a five First Saturdays devotional practice
- Learn more about devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the history behind it
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