SPIRITUALITY
Act of Consecration
Lord Jesus, we recall your words: "I was sick and you visited me, hungry and you gave me food, thirsty and you gave me to drink; I was naked and you clothed me, poor and you comforted me." As a response to your invitation, we come today to consecrate ourselves to you in the service of those who are victims of poverty in its many forms.
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In the spirit of Saint Vincent de Paul, we desire to be for the poor a reflection of your loving compassion and of your tender mercy. Mindful of those who suffer many injustices, we will reach out to them in loving sacrifice.
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Mary, our mother, we ask you to beg your divine Son to make us worthy to carry the light of His teachings and the comfort of His love to those who are lonely, who are sick, or who in any way suffer the sting of poverty.
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We pray to you, Saint Vincent de Paul, our model and our founder, obtain for us the virtues of humility, simplicity and charity, and your ardent zeal for souls. May we continue to share in your work here on earth and come to enjoy your glory in heaven.
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Amen