If you read one book this year, let it be THIS one. Ok idea, but Im not really a fan of his overly conversational and colloquial style. Michael Gaitley. This book is an incredible blessing for even the busiest of people! . My husband and I made this DIY retreat together after completing 33 Days to Morning Glory last year. If you've been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or if you're simply looking to deepen and renew your devotion to her, 33 Days to Morning Glory is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to make. I have used St Louis De Montfort's book over the past 1-2yrs and will use Fr Gaitley's book for the remainder of my life. shipping page for more information. Young children may wish to use coloring books also found in the Vestibule or you may download them here. The fifth day (day 33 of the preparation) is reserved for reviewing the prayer of consecration that will be recited the following day, the Marian Feast, the "34th" day. I love St Therese but I didn't know about her Offering to Merciful Love, at least not in any great detail. It is this reality that I hold onto every single day. Bring me, through Mary to the Fountain of Mercy." Today, I encourage you to offer a rosary (5 decades) and pray for the grace to follow the example of Mary, the model of faith and Christian discipleship. Now Is the Time for Mercy is a concise guide to understanding the Divine Mercy message and devotion, the importance of private revelation, and how to be an apostle of mercy like St. Faustina. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2018, 33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2013, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2022, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2022, Book 1 of 2: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. I couldn't recommend this more. Beautiful message of love in action. 33 Days to Merciful Love: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration, True Devotion to Mary: With Preparation for Total Consecration. Today Fr Gaitley explores the Genesis or root of sin, not only the first sin of Adam and Eve but all sin: a lack of trust/faith in God which results in a choice to be disobedient. It is a lie to believe that the goal in life is to make money, be famous, to receive praise or even to accomplish something. Michael is also the author of the bestsellingbooks, 33 Days to Morning Glory,Consoling the Heart of Jesus. All Saints. But this book I worked through with a group on facebook. Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2023, I'm reading this now love it and can understand it, I Recommend it for everyone, Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Bl. It focuses on God's Divine Merciful Love as relayed by Him to both St Therese of Lisieux and St Faustina, with the final goal of the reader making a Consecration to Divine Mercy. 33 Days to Greater Glory completes a trilogy of consecrations: first to Mary, then to Jesus, the Divine Mercy, and now to God, our Father. "Merciful Father, relying on the prayers and example of Abraham and Mary, my father and mother in faith, and of St. Therese, my sister in the way of humble confidence. It was refreshing to read and drew an interesting parallel between two seemingly different saints, I had not ever considered as the same: Therese de Lisieux and Faustina Kowalska. Michael Gaitley, which can be purchased from Mary Regina in Sugar Land. All Rights Reserved. In this third installment of his 33-day consecration series, Fr. I had read about consecration to Jesus through Mary years ago, but the litany of prayers involved put me off. Quick Shop, "Come, Holy Spirit, fire of mercy. Michael Gaitley, MIC is now available as an ebook through Marian Press. He is cute, very funny, and a real inspiration in devotion to Mary. A beautiful book guiding the reader to consecration to Divine Mercy, 33 Days to Merciful Love is a must-read for all Catholics. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold. Father Michael Gaitley is one of the authors I was introduced to through the amazing collection Beautiful Mercy edited by Matthew Kelly. Fr.Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, is director of Evangelization for the Marian Fathersof the Immaculate Conception and director of Formation for the MarianMissionaries of Divine Mercy. If I had let myself, I would have whipped right through it--the writing is accessible and down-to-earth and relevant to modern readers. It gets a little cash-grabby in the days after the retreat but the message is still the same. I would highly recommend this book for its accessibility and common sense approach. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of 33 Days to Morning Glory, one of the most popular Catholic books of the last decade, brings us his first new book in three years. I found that other's perspectives helped me find a deeper understanding of the teachings of these 4 amazing Saints. We see how dependent we are on him. This apostle of Divine Mercy offered everything that she has, but Jesus said she forgot something--that she should also give all her failings. This do-it-yourself retreat combines the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius with the teachings of Saints Thrse of Lisieux, Faustina Kowalska, and Louis de Montfort. That experience set her on fire with Merciful Love, so that everything she did, no matter how small, was done for love of Jesus. Feb. 10. We are sorry. At the same time, it is encouraging, so that you say "Why not?" I am so grateful to the leaders of my mothers group for introducing me to Marian Consecration. So whether you want to deepen your love of Divine Mercy or have a devotion to St. Therese,33 Days to Merciful Loveis the book to transform you in this "Year of Mercy.". Those were not the words on the CD but it as I understood it. And just when you think you couldn't learn any more about St. John Paul, there is additional insight into his daily devotions. Other restrictions may apply. Gaitley thinks this is the most powerful form of consecration to Divine Mercy, and understandably so, since it made her such a great saint in such a short time (24 yrs.). My favorite things about these books are that they use contemporary language and easy-to-understand explanations sometimes lacking in the saints' original source documents and they allow the reader to see how several saints' writings and insights dovetail, each echoing a common theme. This book is a consecration to divine mercy. 33 Days to Morning Glory has been an international bestseller almost from the moment the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception published it under its Marian Press imprint. The story goes that she prayed for his conversion and one day, realizing that life is suffering and she could suffer on this earth for something great or suffer for all eternity for nothing, she chose to offer herself as a victim holocaust. This books hones in on that spirituality, and how it connects with Divine Mercy. EXPERIENCE the TIME of MERCY with Father Michael Gaitley! A beautiful consecration. Gaitley says, this is just the beginning for me. Michael, in my opinion. This book draws on the insights into Marian consecration of Sts. I will update as I progress through the book. And 2 or 3 months after, reflect back and you will see for yourself how many graces found their way into your life. The writing is nothing fancy but the spiritual concepts are fresh and beautiful and transforming. To all Seton families interested in doing the 33 Days to Merciful Love Consecration to Jesus through Mary: 33 Days to Merciful Love is a devotion established by Fr. 33 Days to Merciful Love is the stirring sequel to the international sensation, 33 Days to Morning Glory. And when I say life changed for the better, I am understating it. Bill's Online Study 33 Days to Merciful Love by Fr Michael Gaitley. Day 22 Mary's Gift of Mercy [Each day this week, you will (1) read the appropriate day from 33 Days to Morning Glory, (2) pray the Magnificat, and (3) prayerfully answer the four corresponding questions in this Retreat Companion.] It also includes glimpses into the prayer lives of the Saints who were particularly devoted to her: Maximilian Kolbe (one of my all-time favorite Saints for so many reasons); Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta; St. Louis de Montforte and St. John Paul II. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Human sinfulness has come close to destroying our world, but we have not been abandoned by our Heavenly Father. Your email address will not be published. Forget Not Love: The Passion of Maximilian Kolbe. 33 Days to Greater Glory completes a trilogy of consecrations: first to Mary, then to Jesus, the Divine Mercy, and now to God, our Father. Honestly the best retreat by Fr. Total Consecration to Jesus Thru Mary The 33 Day Method of Prayer & Meditation According to St. Louis de Montfort Hardcover Do you want to get closer to Jesus? I will be re-reading this book again. Fr. Fr. We use cookies (and other similar technologies) to collect data to improve your shopping experience. St. Therese recognized her weakness and darkness. She makes me long to be a better person. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! 33 Days Amen andthe Baptism Blessed John Blessed Mother Teresa blue scapular bring brown scapular Chaplet Church Consecration Prayer consecration to Jesus consecration to Mary Covenant Cross. 33 Days to Merciful Love on the other hand is about drinking from that fountain." We might imagine the two consecrations as two steps. It serves as an inspiration for all those who desire to bear witness to the mercy of God, focused on Christ and formed by Mary. Michael is also the author of the bestselling books 33 Days to Morning Glory, Consoling the Heart of Jesus, and the new book 33 Days to Merciful Love. from the US) I've been reading this for 33-days and today is my consecration day, which falls on Feast of Purification of Blessed Virgin Mary. I had heard about this book before and about Marian consecration on a podcast but I never really understood what it all meant. I initially did my 1st Consecration on December 8, 2016, after doing the 33 Days to Morning Glory retreat. Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2022. This final consecration to our Heavenly Father truly is the "greater" consecration, the one in which all others find their origin and end. The book is really good but there are a few things that bothered me a little. 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