Preparation for total consecration prayers for each day. Consecration consists merely of a 33day period of prayerful preparation. The purpose of the consecration is to rid the self of the spirit of the world and to become completely in tune with the lives of jesus and the mother mary. True god and true man, only son of the eternal father, and of mary, always virgin. The preparation for this very important act is a series of spiritual exercises that goes for 33 consecutive days, each day representing one year in the life of jesus. Preparation for total consecration to jesus christ through.
Total consecration to jesus through mary below are links to the individual readings for each day, and accompanying prayers. However, a morning offering is recommended daily, and also the litany of the holy spirit or the veni sancte. Maximilian kolbe o immaculata, queen of heaven and earth, refuge of sinners and our most loving mother, god has willed to entrust the entire order of mercy to you. With preparation for total consecration montforts consecration method consists of 33 days of preparation leading up to the day of consecration. Preparation for total consecration according to st. Preparation for total consecration to jesus christ though maryaccording to st. Hugh gillespie, smm this book, was prepared by the company of mary, the religious community founded by fr. Preparation for total consecration company of mary. There is no better way to advance quickly in holiness, no better way to please god, and no better way to guarantee ones present sanctity and eternal salvation than true devotion to mary.
The purpose of the consecration is to rid the self of the spirit of the world and to become completely in. Initial 12 day period of preparation for the consecration prayers 59 act of consecration o eternal and incarnate wisdom. I, n, a repentant sinner, cast myself at your feet humbly imploring you to take me with all that i am and have, wholly to yourself as your. Hugh gillespie, smm imitation of christ true devotion monday feb. Preparation for the total consecration to jesus through mary. Dominic, were the most fervent advocates for hyperduliadevotion to the blessed mary. Louismarie breaks these days into sections of days, each section having its own prayers, and each particular day having its own brief readings with which to fill the mind for that day the readings come from sacred scripture, the imitation of christ, and true devotion to the blessed virgin mary. The feast of the annunciation is the feast that st. Its an outstanding resource for those making their act of total consecration according to the method of st. Overview preparation for consecration book 1 from montfort spirituality on vimeo in this first of a series of talks on the use of the new edition of preparation for total consecration, fr.
Preparation for total consecration fraternity publications. A newly updated and revised preparation manual for total consecration to jesus through mary according to st. I adore thee profoundly in the bosom and splendors of thy father during eternity. The path to total consecration to our lady in the spirit of st.
Consecration talks tuesday, march 25 pray the act of consecration on the feast of the annunciation of the blessed virgin mary it was through the most holy virgin mary that jesus came into. In addition, you will be required to attend a series of marian talks for 5 consecutive saturdays plus an introductory talk on saturday october 18. Preparation for total consecration to mary according to. Marian consecration in the mi is a formal act of selfgiving that does not stop at mary but is christdirected. Total consecration jesus is an absolutely beautiful exercise to increase your. Consecration of ourselves to jesus through mary which helps us to live our baptismal commitments faithfully. Consecration to jesus through mary according to the method of st. How to make your consecration to mary official site.
How to make your total consecration to jesus through mary by st. This total consecration of jesus through mary consists of an intial 12day preparation followed by a period of three consecutive weeks, each week focusing on a different theme. Preparation for total consecration to jesus through mary. Preparation for total consecration according to saint. Total consecration is a gift of our entire selves to jesus through mary, wherein we surrender ourselves to them. This initial 12 days is followed by a second period. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read true devotion to mary. There is no better way to advance quickly in holiness, no better way to please god, and no better way to guarantee ones present sanctity and eternal salvation than the true devotion to mary. This is evidenced from the fact that the saint himself advocates a serious preparation. It encourages a total consecration to mary immaculate as a means of spiritual renewal for individuals and society.
Aug 04, 2016 total consecration is also a covenant made by an act of the will. Sep 06, 2019 a 33day period of preparation precedes the formal act of total consecration which is made on any marian feast day. Read more here or jump right in with the prayers below. Here are some prayers and extra passages for reflection which may be chosen during the four weeks of the preparation.
Each day uses prayers and spiritual exercises to help you renounce the world and gain a deeper relationship with jesus christ and his mother. We offer on these pages a programme of preparation for total consecration to jesus through mary, based on the book, alive to god, by fr. Total consecration to jesus christ through mary this book has been prepared by the company of mary, the religious community founded by st. Our late holy father, blessed pope john paul ii, in his apostolic letter, rosarium virginis mariae, stated that true, christocentric devotion to the blessed virgin mary, mother of god, and veneration of her universal spiritual motherhood, particularly as she carries out this wholly unique role as co. The mi motto is to lead every individual with mary to the most sacred heart of. The fact that one does not repudiate this covenant, but tries to remember it as often as possible and live by its implications concretely suffices for its effectiveness. How to prepare for consecration to mary official site. August 9, 2019 litany of the holy ghost for private devotion only lord, have mercy on us.
For example, if february 2nd, the feast of the presentation of our lord, is our desired date of consecration, our preparation would begin on december 31st and what better way to begin a new year. Preparation for total consecration according to saint louis. Total consecration the original extreme makeover spiritual. In this way we have reframed total consecration to mary, without losing anything, no longer as a scary slavery, but now as the perfect embrace and safe protection provided by a mother for an infant in her womb. Total consecration to jesus through mary 12 day preparation day 1 of 33 matthew 5.
Preparation total consecration to jesus through mary. Dominic, were the most fervent advocates for hyperduliadevotion to. Preparation for total consecration publications legion of mary. A 33day period of preparation precedes the formal act of total consecration which is made on any marian feast day. To obtain knowledge of yourself prayers, examinations, reflection, acts of renouncement of our own will, of contrition for our sins, of contempt of self, all performed at the feet of mary, for it is from her that we hope for light to know ourselves. Preparation for total consecration publications legion.
Come holy spirit, fill my heart and kindle in me the fire of your love. In your consecration book, preparation for total consecration. Preparation for total consecration publications legion of. Come, holy spirit, creator blest, and in our souls take up thy rest. Preparation for total consecration montfort publications. M this programme consists of 4 weeks, with a reflection for each day of those 4 weeks, using a parable from the gospels, a short reflection on the parable, a prayer, and a quotation. It is an introduction to his spirituality of total consecration and a guide for those who would prepare themselves to make his act of total consecration to jesus christ. You would begin the total consecration preparation 33 days prior to this feast day the 34th day is the marian feast, the day you will make the act of consecration.
Gillespie has put together a simple and clear guide to preparation for consecration with this book. Normally, a 33day preparation precedes the consecration. Preparation for the total consecration to jesus through. Preparation for total consecration choice of method.
Preparation for total consecration to jesus christ. Preparation for total consecration to the blessed virgin mary it been according to st. Total consecration to jesus through mary a guide page 2 of 39 preparation for total consecration to our lady st. Preparation for total consecration perfect birthday gift.
This new edition in the tan classic format includes an expanded preparation for total consecration with readings and prayers. Total consecration a nineday preparation roman catholic man. There is no better way to advance quickly in holiness, no better way to please god, and no better way to guarantee ones present sanctity and eternal salvation than true devotion to. It is recommended that the consecration be done on a major feast day of our lady, meaning that the preparation would begin 33 days prior.
Total consecration to jesus through mary our lady of. Brother julian mary, knights of the holy eucharist offers a daily reflection on the 33 days of preparation for total consecration to jesus through. Total consecration is also a covenant made by an act of the will. Send forth your spirit and my heart shall be made new. Hugh gillespie, smm, describes the general outline of the work and the history of the development of resources relating to total consecration. Total consecration to jesus through mary our lady of hope. Consecration consists of a 33day period of prayerful preparation followed by the actual act of consecration itself. Preparation for total consecration to jesus through mary day 25 duration. True devotion to mary with preparation for total consecration. Jan 01, 2008 preparation for total consecration book. Consecration consists merely of a 33day period of prayerful preparation followed by the actual act of consecration itself also described on this site.
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