Behold 2020

‘Behold 2020’ is the personal dedication of the people of England to Mary, Mother of Jesus, in 2020. 

In 1381, England was dedicated to Mary by King Richard II and was set apart for her among the nations. 

This year, all Christians in England are called to make a personal dedication to Mary, taking up her example as the first disciple, and uniting in her great prayer: ‘Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word.’ (Luke 1:36) 

Mary always points us to her Son, Jesus, and through her radical and selfless yes to the will of God, the world changed forever. 

History shows us that when people pray this prayer of absolute surrender to God’s will for their lives, society is transformed. By taking up this personal dedication in 2020, you can be a part of the renewal of this nation, drawing ourselves closer to the will of our loving God, through Mary.