Michael Heinliein on the Timeliness and Appropriateness of the Upcoming Consecration of the U.S. to Mary

"In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. bishops, under the leadership of Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will consecrate the United States to the maternal care of the Blessed Virgin Mary on May 1. This act of entrusting the nation to Our Lady coincides with similar initiatives in other countries as well, including Canada and Italy.

"With the global effects of the coronavirus still uncertain, difficult and unprecedented challenges face us in virtually every aspect of life - and current scientific analysis seems to indicate that we are unlikely to be rid of the disease anytime soon. Since it is inevitable that the Church will continue to be greatly affected by COVID-19, it is notable that the U.S. bishops have chosen to consecrate our land to Mary under the title of Mother of the Church. There is much that can be said about that title - especially given its increased popularity since Pope Francis added its memorial to the Roman calendar in 2018 - but it is fitting and timely considering what the Church now faces."

In a recent commentary  Michael R. Heinlein, editor of SimplyCatholic.com, reflected on why this consecration is appropriate at this time.

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Our Sunday Visitor: Turning to our mother: Consecration of the U.S. to Mary is timely and fitting (27 APR 20)