The Blue Scapular Prayer Book

113 of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. By joining this Confraternity, 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: Amen. The celebrant sprinkles the newly admitted with holy water, upon which they kneel and recite after the celebrant the following Act of Oblation: Most 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