For centuries, Marian devotions among Roman Catholics have included many examples of personal or collective acts of consecration and entrustment to the Virgin Mary, with the Latin terms oblatio, servitus, commendatio and dedicatio having been used in this context.Consecration is an act by which a person is dedicated to a sacred service. Sword of Truth’s Kelley Holy looks at the joy total Consecration to Mary can bring.

Bound to Mary, Bound for Heaven: The Joy of Total Consecration