Consecrations to Mary
Brazil – The solemn consecrations to Our Lady according to the method of St. Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort are on the increase across this country, as a result of the course offered by Fr. Ricardo Basso, EP, on the Reconquest Catholic Formation Platform, of the Heralds of the Gospel. Above, the ceremonies held in Lumen Maris House, in Ubatuba (SP), in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the old mother church of Rio de Janeiro; and the house of the Heralds in Belo Horizonte.
Mexico – More than five hundred people consecrated themselves to the Blessed Virgin in St. Jude Thaddeus Parish, in Mexico City, on February 19. The preparation for the Spanish-speaking faithful was made through the online course given by Fr. Manuel Rodríguez Sancho.
Colombia – Numerous consecrations to Our Lady were held from February 19-20 in the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, in Tocancipá. Over the same weekend there was also a well-attended consecration ceremony in the chapel of the house of the Heralds of Medellín.
Spain – The main cities of this nation continue to welcome the ceremonies of consecration to the Mother of God. They unite faithful from all areas of the country, followers of the online course offered in Spanish. The photos feature the ceremonies held in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, in Madrid; in the Parish of Our Lady of La O, in Seville; in the Royal Parish of St. Michael and St. Sebastian, in Valencia; in the Chapel of Afonso II, the Chaste, in the Cathedral of Oviedo; and at St. Joseph House of Formation and Spirituality in Cartagena.
Other activities
Caieiras (Brazil) – On January 28, Most Rev. Benedito Beni dos Santos presided over the Holy Mass for the opening of the academic year for the Major Seminary of the Heralds of the Gospel, celebrated in the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. More than a hundred students participated in the liturgical act.
Nova Friburgo (Brazil) – At the request of Diocesan Bishop, Most Rev. Luiz Antônio Lopes Ricci, the Heralds particpated in the commemoration for World Religion Day held in the cathedral. Days later, Fr. João Carlos Fidelis de Moura, EP, administered Confirmation for 20 members of the faithful in the Oratory of Our Lady of Fatima.
Franco da Rocha (Brazil) – At the request of the mayor of the municipality, Dr. Nivaldo Santos, Fr. Aumir Scomparin, EP, and members of the Heralds of the Gospel distributed food supplies to families affected by the strom that destroyed many homes in mid-February.
Guatemala – Visits with the statue of the Christ Child to the Margarita Cruz Ruiz Home during the Christmas novena, evangelizing activities with children at the La Montaña Residence, musical presentation at Villa of Guadalupe Parish, and the visit with the Pilgrim Statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary to the migraction sector of the National Air Forces, are among some of the most recent activities carried out by the feminine sector of the Heralds of the Gospel in the country.
Ecuador – With enthusiasm, two sisters of the feminine sector were welcomed at the fondly remembered Apostolic Vicariate of Sucumbíos. Over several weeks they visited the homes of the region, carrying a statue of the Infant Jesus and a shrine of Our Lady of Fatima.