Consecration: the thought of it inspires me to use my time well.

Whether it is in prayer, pausing to recognize the Presence of God, or to offering up one’s work for a special intention.

On this day dedicated to Our Blessed Mother as well as to cloistered religious, we realize the meaning of consecrating one’s entire life to God.  We can do this as well.

Dear Mother Mary, help me consecrate my life to God, and to trust in Him as you did.  Make me a doer of His Word.  Amen!