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Traditional Catholic prayer

Dedication to Mary

The Dedication to Mary entrusts the senses, heart, and whole day to Our Lady’s protection. Its wording is preserved from With God (1911), page 682.

Source: With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911), Rev. F. X. Lasance, page 682.

My Queen! my Mother! I give myself entirely to thee; and to show my devotion to thee, I consecrate to thee this day my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my heart, my whole being, without reserve. Wherefore, good Mother, as I am thine own, keep me, guard me, as thy property and possession.

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What it is
The Dedication to Mary entrusts the senses, heart, and whole day to Our Lady’s protection. Its wording is preserved from With God (1911), page 682.
Prayer intention
Entrusting the senses, heart, and daily life to Our Lady’s protection.
When to pray
In morning or evening prayer, with attention to how you use your senses and speech.
Languages
English
English prayer source
With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911), Rev. F. X. Lasance, page 682. View the historical source. View the printed prayer page. Novena Regina provides the explanations above. The prayer text follows the source named here.

Traditional Catholic prayer

Dedication to Mary

Source: With God: A Book of Prayers and Reflections (1911), Rev. F. X. Lasance, page 682.

My Queen! my Mother! I give myself entirely to thee; and to show my devotion to thee, I consecrate to thee this day my eyes, my ears, my mouth, my heart, my whole being, without reserve. Wherefore, good Mother, as I am thine own, keep me, guard me, as thy property and possession.

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