ADMISSION TO THE CONFRATERNITY 249 you accept the commitments that entitle you to share spiritually in the life, prayers, and good works of all the Marian priests and brothers, both during your lifetime and after death. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, ✠ and of the Holy Spirit. All reply: Amen. 11. The celebrant sprinkles the newly admitted with holy water, upon which they kneel and recite together the following Act of Oblation: ost Blessed Virgin Mary, / Mother of God and Immaculate Virgin, / I, (here each person mentions his/her name), / a poor and sinful person, / most unworthy to see your holy face, / wish to serve you. / Trusting in your great mercy, / in the presence of your beloved Son, / Lord Jesus – our Savior and Master, / and of all the Angels and Saints, / I offer myself today / into your bondage of love / as the most devoted child / in the Confraternity of your Immaculate Conception, / taking you as my special Mother, / Lady, / and Protectress. / I firmly resolve / never to leave you / and always to defend your honor. / I especially promise / that I shall promote / the mystery of your Immaculate Conception / until death. / Therefore, / I humbly ask you, / Most Blessed Virgin, / through the Blood / of your only Begotten Son Jesus Christ, / to mercifully receive me / among the ranks of your servants / as your eternal slave; / to help me / in all my troubles and needs; / and, above all, / to come to my assistance / at the hour of death / as the Mother of Mercy. / Amen. M
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