To the faithful who shall say this anthem, versicle, and prayer, an indulgence of 100 days, each time. — Pius IX, March 31, 1876.
Indulgenced Acts of Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary
For the Members of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality
I
Act of Consecration
By St. John Berchmans
HOLY Mary, Mother of God, and Virgin, I choose thee this day for my queen, patron, and advocate, and firmly resolve and purpose never to abandon thee, never to say or do anything against thee, nor to permit that aught be done by others to dishonor thee. Receive me, then, I conjure thee, as thy perpetual servant; assist me in all my actions and do not abandon me at the hour of my death. Amen.
Indulgence of 300 days, for each recitation. — Pius X, Nov. 17, 1906,
II
Act of Consecration
By St. Francis de Sales
Most Holy Mary, virgin Mother of God, I (full name) , most unworthy though I am to be thy servant, yet touched by thy motherly care for me and longing to serve thee, do, in the presence of my guard-
