# Pentecost Sunday: Consecration to the Merciful Heart of Jesus and a Rosary for World Peace
*2017-06-04*

> Bill Young reflects on the tragedy of recent terrorist attacks, shares personal blessings, and leads a Pentecost prayer of consecration to the Merciful Heart of Jesus followed by a rosary for peace, especially for London.

## Opening Reflections

Bill greets listeners on Pentecost Sunday, noting the special significance of the Holy Spirit for all who have been baptized and confirmed. He mentions the recent terrorist attacks in London, urging prayer for the victims and for an end to violence, reminding us of Christ’s command to love our neighbor and the commandment “Thou shalt not kill.” He also shares a personal blessing: the unexpected scent of roses in his garden, which he attributes to Mary’s intercession.

## The First Saturdays Promise

Bill recounts his recent participation in the First Saturdays devotion, explaining the promise of Our Lady of Fatima: “I promise to assist you at the hour of death” for those who, for five consecutive months, go to confession, receive Holy Communion, pray five decades of the Rosary, and spend a quarter‑hour meditating on its mysteries. He describes giving pamphlets about this promise and the small miracles of rosary beads appearing at the right moment for those in need.

## Pentecost and the Holy Spirit

Bill shares a personal Pentecost experience: while attending a Legion of Mary meeting, two candles blew out as he sat near a small altar with Mary. He interprets this as the Holy Spirit’s presence, recalling Father Michael Gately’s teaching that the Spirit is drawn to Mary. He reflects on the unity of the Trinity and how the Spirit continually accompanies us, especially in moments of prayer.

## Consecration to the Merciful Heart of Jesus

Bill leads a solemn consecration, offering himself to the Merciful Heart of Jesus and asking for the removal of hate and pride, the growth of humility, and the protection of those suffering, especially his wife’s hairstylist who is battling breast cancer. He follows with a brief Act of Contrition, the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.

## Rosary for Peace

Bill prays the Rosary, invoking Our Lady of Fatima’s promise of peace. He dedicates each decade to specific intentions: hope, love, world peace (especially for London), and the conversion of those who would harm innocents. He repeatedly asks the Holy Spirit to fill the hearts of perpetrators with God’s love, reminding listeners of Christ’s teaching to love even our enemies.

## Closing Prayer and Blessing

Bill concludes with a prayer invoking the Holy Spirit to fill the faithful, the Apostles’ Creed, and a final set of prayers for the Glorious Mysteries, each accompanied by a Hail Mary. He ends with a traditional “Hail Holy Queen” and a petition for the intercession of saints, especially Fr. Frank Duff and St. Joseph. He reads the Pentecost passage from Acts 2:1‑4, asks God to spread the Good News, and wishes listeners a blessed lunch and a good night.

*May the Holy Spirit fill our hearts with love so that we become instruments of peace in a world yearning for God’s mercy.*