The Immaculata prayer is a

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prayer composed by Saint

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. It is a prayer of consecration to the

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, i.e. the immaculately conceived

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. The consecration prayer is as follows: A shorter version of the prayer can be used for the daily renewal of the consecration:Aquilina, Michael, 2000. ''Book of Catholic Devotions'' page 194

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* University of Dayton Marian prayer

* Consecration.co

* Women for Faith and Famil

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