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Join Our Lady in Praying for Hope for America Aug. 6

This Aug. 6 is a First Saturday, 33 days from this Saturday is Sept. 8, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, is planning a celebration of Our Lady and the overturning of the Roe vs. Wade decision that day.

In preparation for that celebration, and to recommit ourselves to love of God and neighbor, consider joining those who wish to consecrate themselves to Mary on Sept. 8. Click here to buy the 33-day preparation book to help in that process.

To start the consecration preparation on Aug. 6 while waiting for your book, click here to see the first week’s meditations.

As a bonus, August 6 is a First Saturday. Our Lady of Fatima urged a special devotion for five First Saturdays in a row. If you start Aug. 6, you can complete all five First Saturdays in 2022! Holy Heroes offers this helpful explanation of how the devotion works and a scorecard to keep track).


Benedictine College

Founded in 1858, Benedictine College is a Catholic, Benedictine, residential, liberal arts college located on the bluffs above the Missouri River in Atchison, Kansas. The school is honored to have been named one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report, the best private college in Kansas by The Wall Street Journal, and one of the top Catholic colleges in the nation by First Things magazine and the Newman Guide. It prides itself on outstanding academics, extraordinary faith life, strong athletic programs, and an exceptional sense of community and belonging. Benedictine College is dedicated to transforming culture in America through its mission to educate men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.