January 1

“The entire life of a good Christian is in fact an exercise of holy desire.

You do not see what you long for, but the very act of desiring prepares you, so that when he comes you may see and be utterly satisfied.”

-St. Augustine

January 1

Act of Consecration to Our Blessed Lady

Recite the Hail Mary and then pray:

My Queen! My Mother! I give you all

Myself, and, to show my devotion to you,

I consecrate to you my eyes, my ears, my mouth,

My heart, my entire self.

Wherefore, O loving Mother, as I am your own,

Keep me, defend me, as your property

And possession.

Mother of Sorrows, pray for us.

Amen.

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