Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary: You are Invited



You can either make or renew your consecration by attending in person or going online.


This November, the Brothers of St. John are pleased to offer a series of talks to help anyone interested in making a total consecration of themselves to Jesus through Mary according to the teaching and spirituality of St. Louis DeMontfort.  These talks are perfect for anyone who would like to make the consecration or those who have made it in the past, and are looking to make it for the first time or renew it on December 8th.

The talks will be held at the Spalding Pastoral Center 419 NE Madison Ave. Peoria, IL 61603.  There will be one talk given per week, with a special talk on Dec. 6th, just two days before the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. 

The talks will last from 7pm until approximately 8:30 pm. on November 3, 10, 17, 24, and Dec. 1.  On Sunday, December 6th, a final talk will be given at the Brothers' Priory (11223 W. Legion Hall Road; Princeville, IL 61559) at 4:30 pm.

Two opportunities will be given to make or renew this Consecration on the Feast Day of Our Lady. All are invited to join the Brothers at Holy Mass on the 8th at approximately 11:15, or, if you work on that day, you make your consecration at a special Vigil Mass of the Immaculate Conception at 7 pm on Dec. 7th at the Brothers'. 

All of the talks, given by Father Nathan, will also be broadcast live on Radio Maria, and all are welcome to tune in, no matter where they are in the country, to the live broadcasts over www.radiomaria.org.  Simply scroll down to "Listen live" on the homepage, click on it, and listen in.

Please invite your friends to come -- there is plenty of room at the Spalding Center, and it is important to help spread this wonderful devotion.


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