The following Marian Feast Days make great days on which to end your preparation for consecration. Begin your preparation 33 days prior to the Marian Feast Day:
January 1, the Circumcision of the Lord (Octave Day of Christmas).
Begin the preparation on November 29.
February 2, the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Begin the preparation on December 31.
February 11, the Apparition of the Immaculate Virgin Mary (Lourdes).
Begin the preparation on January 9.
March 25, the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Begin the preparation on February 21.
May 31, the Queenship of Mary.
Begin the preparation on April 28.
July 2, the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Begin the preparation on May 30.
July 16, Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
Begin the preparation on June 13.
August 5, the Dedication of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Snow.
Begin the preparation on July 3.
August 15, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Begin the preparation on July 13.
August 22, the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Begin the preparation on July 20.
September 8, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Begin the preparation on August 6.
September 12, the Most Holy Name of Mary.
Begin the preparation on August 10.
September 15, the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Begin the preparation on August 13.
October 7, the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Begin the preparation on September 4.
October 11, the Maternity of Mary.
Begin the preparation on September 8.
November 21, the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Begin the preparation on October 19.
December 8, the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Begin the preparation on November 5. *Our Family’s personal favorite
December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Begin the preparation on November 9.