"I look with love on the families consecrated to Me. In these times, I am gathering the families and leading them into the depths of my Immaculate Heart, that they may be able to find refuge and security, comfort and defense. Just as I love to be invoked as Mother and Queen of my priests, so also I love to be invoked as Mother and Queen of the families consecrated to me. I am the Mother and the Queen of families. I watch over their life, I take their problems to heart, I interest myself not only in their spiritual good but also to the material good of all their members. When you consecrate a family to my Immaculate Heart it is as though you open the door of your house to your heavenly Mother, invite her to come in and give her the opportunity to exercise her motherly function in an ever stronger way. This is why I desire that all Christian families consecrate themselves to my Immaculate Heart. I ask that they open the doors of all their homes to me so that I may come in and take up my motherly dwelling among you. I then come in as your Mother, I dwell with you and I take a part in all your life". "Above all I see to the care of your spiritual life." To the Priests, MMP #358 Consecration to the Holy Family: Holy Family, we consecrate ourselves and our family to you. May we be completely united in a love that is lasting, faithful and open to the gift of new life. Help us to grow in virtue, to forgive one another from our hearts, and to live in peace all our days. Keep us strong in faith, persevering in prayer, diligent in our work, and generous toward those in need. May our home, O Holy Family, truly become a domestic church where we reflect your example in our daily life. Amen Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us!
