God will not be mocked… On the Consecration of Russia to the...

by Br. Alexis Bugnolo
Many have asked me to comment about the act which Bergoglio will perpetrate on March 25, since the Vatican Press Office had announced that he will consecrate “Russia and the Ukraine” to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as he calls for an end of the senseless bloodshed of this war.
Subsequently, the Vatican Secretary of State made it known that it was inviting all the Bishops to participate, “if they can” in this act.
Now, it is announced, that not only Russia and Ukraine, but all of Humanity will be consecrated.
Well, I am all for promoting consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, as that is the fundamental vow of my religious life and I have striven for 40 years to live this, since my youth.
But an act of consecration is not a game and as a religious act of piety it has certain requirements.
First, no one can consecrate that which is not under his power of dominion. You can consecrate yourself, but not another persons, unless that other person is your child or …