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Edinburgh, Scotland, Sep 4, 2017 \/ 04:29 pm (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- Constant, pouring rain did not deter the Catholic bishops of Scotland from consecrating Scotland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Decked in rain jackets and carrying colorful umbrellas, an estimated five thousand faithful joined the bishops for the historic Mass and consecration, which took place at the national Marian shrine at Carfin, some 35 miles to the west of the capital city of Edinburgh.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, we consecrate Scotland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We express together sorrow for our personal and communal sinfulness, and we implore Mary\u2019s guidance and strength that we live as a Christian nation should,\u201d Bishop Brian McGee of the Diocese of Argyll and the Isles in Scotland said during his homily.<\/p>\n

The consecration took place during the centennial anniversary year<\/a> of the appearance of Our Lady of Fatima. One hundred years ago, from May through October 1917, the Virgin Mary appeared monthly to three shepherd children in Portugal, delivering messages about conversion, the recitation of the rosary and the fate of the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very sorry that it\u2019s started to rain,\u201d joked Bishop McGee at the beginning of his homily.<\/p>\n

\u201cPerhaps it reminds us of the great miracle of the sun, that it was very wet that day too,\u201d he said, referring to the last apparition of Mary in Portugal. On that day, a steady rain also fell, transforming the field where Mary appeared into a muddy wet mess before the renowned Miracle of the Sun occurred. \u00a0<\/p>\n

The Bishop noted that everyone present for the consecration was consecrating not only the country, but their entire selves to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery one of us says I am determined to be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart as well. With God\u2019s grace, I want to every day, in every situation, to say yes to God. Imagine that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2026imagine everywhere thousands of people, every day, every circumstance, striving to say yes to God,\u201d he noted. \u201cWhat a force for good that would be in Scotland.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bishop McGee added that just as our earthly mothers want the best for us, so too does our Heavenly Mother Mary.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Mothers are precious to us. Even if they are long dead, we know that they loved us and only want what is best for us. Our Heavenly Mother loves us and only wants what is best for us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne hundred years ago in Fatima, Our Lady insisted to us her children that her Immaculate Heart will triumph. Our Lady reminded us that sin most certainly yes has a grip in the world. But a person, who relying on God\u2019s grace, determines with his whole heart\u2026to reject sin and embrace the ways of God, that person too will triumph. The Immaculate Heart of Mary is both a consolation and an inspiration to us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow presided over the Mass and the prayer of consecration, which he asked everyone to recite together.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe consecrate Scotland to you: all that we have, all that we love, all that we are. To you we give our minds and hearts, our bodies and souls. We willingly place at your service our homes and our families, our parishes and schools: we desire that all that is in us and around us may belong to you, O Mary, and may share in the benefits of your motherly care,\u201d the faithful prayed together.<\/p>\n

In a video by Sancta Familia Media, posted to the Facebook page of the parish of the Holy Family in Mossen<\/a>, several attendees said that the day was meaningful and beautiful, despite the rain.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt surpassed my expectations, I thought it was a supernatural event,\u201d said Bishop John Keenan of Paisley.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe people\u2026turned out in great numbers and stayed through the pouring rain, and their faith and their prayers and their singing just got more and more triumphant. So a great day for Scotland, but the fruits of it \u2013 forever,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Participant Matthew Sheppard told Sancta Familia that is was \u201cdefinitely worth it\u2026I\u2019m soaked through\u2026but it was incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Father Matthew Carlin said he was also soaked but happy to have attended.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe liturgy was beautiful\u2026unfortunately I was sitting in the rain the whole time so I am soaking, but I didn\u2019t mind because it was so good to be here,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

There was also a motion in Scotland\u2019s Parliament to recognize the consecration, the Catholic Herald reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat the Parliament recognises that Scotland\u2019s Catholic bishops will consecrate the nation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on 3 September 2017; understands that the bishops will pray for Scotland at the Marian Shrine at the Carfin Grotto, near Motherwell, asking that Scotland be energised with a renewed desire to seek the truth, and understands that at the same time they will pray for all parliamentarians and government, so that they will play their part in building a true civilisation of love and strive to create a place where all people are valued, a place where poor, lonely and marginalised people are not forgotten, and a place where people are free to practise their faith,\u201d read the text of the motion, which was supported by six representatives.<\/p>\n

Several other countries have consecrated or renewed their consecrations to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during this anniversary year. At the beginning of his pontificate in 2013, Pope Francis consecrated the world and his papacy to the Immaculate Heart of Mary as well.<\/p>\n

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