By Gloria M. Chang
On this Election Day, let us entrust the nation to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the patroness of the United States of America. On May 13, 1846, the Catholic bishops of the United States unanimously proclaimed the Blessed Virgin Mary, under her title of the “Immaculate Conception,” patroness of the United States. Pope Pius IX formally ratified this decision on February 7, 1847, seven years before he officially defined the Immaculate Conception as a formal dogma of the Church.
Prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of our country, Heavenly beauty and splendor of the Father, we consecrate ourselves to You, our nation, and our leaders, asking for Your guidance, protection, and intercession. Amen.
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Thank you. Beautiful prayer. I
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Dear Fr. Victor, Thank you for sending this beautiful prayer on a day that prayer is so necessary! I see Mary at morning Mass often. How wonderful that Marsha lives so close to Mary! Hope to see you soon. Ann Marie
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Patroness of our country… pray for us
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