Gaitley chose this part of the title because it depicts the goal of Marian consecration: a new way of life in Christ. It is a fresh start; it marks the beginning of a gloriously new day, a new dawn, a brand new morning in ones spiritual journey., Fr. Michael Gaitley interweaves the dramatic history of Poland, the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima. Each retreat includes the following materials: a retreat book (for example, 33 Days to Morning Glory and Consoling the Heart of Jesus), a retreat companion (to write in), and a series of talks on DVD. In this light, John Paul thinks its significant that Marys new motherhood on Calvary is expressed in the singular, Behold, your son not Behold, your billions of spiritual children. The Pope gets to the heart of it when he says, Even when the same woman is the mother of many children, her personal relationship with each one of them is of the very essence of motherhood.98 In short: Mary is uniquely, particularly, personally your mother and my mother, and she doesnt lose us in the crowd., Immaculate Heart of Mary, keep me in your most pure heart, so that I may please Jesus through you, in you, and with you.117, Having grown up in such a rich Catholic culture as Poland, John Paul knew that the enrichment of faith usually comes through a convergence of various avenues, channels, and influences. Fr. Thus, The "One Thing" is Three brings its readers a unique and powerful experience of the faith. Michael Gaitley, MIC, announced publicly that he was taking a pause from his leadership role in the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy (MMDM) to prayerfully discern the next chapter in his priestly ministry. Gods response to Job reminded me of the night I described above, when after 20 years of unjust imprisonment, I stared out my foggy cell window at a faint star, and not just any of the billions of faint stars that might have shown themselves to me through a fog of dirty windows and a glare of prison lights. So, Mary, at this moment, on this day, I freely choose to give you my full permission to do your work in me, with your Spouse, the Holy Spirit., For it must be recognized that before anyone else it was God himself, the Eternal Father, who entrusted himself to the Virgin of Nazareth, giving her his own Son in the mystery of the Incarnation.87, if we want to love Jesus completely, ardently, and perfectly as did Mother Teresa then we need his Spirit of Love, and Mary Immaculate brings him to us., Yet the saint obediently accepted the destruction of his plans and blessed God. I suggest that the happiest day of our lives is the day we complete the mission God has given to us., Father Gaitley also spoke at length about the importance of Marian Consecration and relying on Marys mediation at all times. After the fall, theyre pulled apart: Reason becomes darkened such that it doesnt clearly see the good; the will becomes fickle and weak, and the passions become wild, unpredictable, and difficult to control., Father, behold the suffering of your Son, Jesus. I look back on it now, and I can truly say that everything changed. So, I tell Blanche it will never, never, never work out between us because Jesus wants me to be a priest. She sends me a note the next day saying, Dear Mike, I keep you in my prayers every day, and if God wants you to become a priest, I will be the happiest woman in the world. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, is director of Evangelization for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and author of the bestselling books 33 Days to Morning Glory, Consoling the Heart of Jesus, and The Second Greatest Story Ever Told: Now is the Time of Mercy. Beautiful. 1. Our spiritual leaders did that. A priest of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, he is director of the Association of Marian Helpers, which assists others in growing spiritually and raises funds for seminarians. Michael masterfully summarizes their teaching, He also wrote Scruples and Sainthood and chose the mediations From Fr. Did you grow up in a devout family, and did you appreciate the Divine Mercy early on? That cause is Divine Mercy, and the answer to suffering is trust. Second in the series is 33 Days to Merciful Love, because Mary always leads us to Jesus, the Divine Mercy. I can respond with only one hard-learned truth. Heres an example: Sometimes I enjoy peppering conversations with lines from the movie Napoleon Dynamite, which I think is sweet. Many people dismiss it as just a dumb movie for teens. And, Eric explained, when I run, I feel his pleasure.. Both inspiring and illuminating, I highly recommend this book.". I love that. Father Gaitley is a priest of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception who has a gift for Do it yourself retreats in book form, with his unique style that is both engaging and deep. Pope John Paul II. We allow her to form us into other Christs, into great saints. So consider renewing your devotion to Mary by participating in this 33-day consecration. I love the high poetry of The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and its great stories the Woman at the Well, the Man Born Blind, and the Woman Caught in Adultery. Father Gaitley, popular for his books explaining the mystery of Gods Divine Mercy and how to become consecrated to Jesus through Mary in the example of great saints, encouraged those present to be missionaries of mercy by displaying trust, littleness, courage and compassion. 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. He might bring from that evil some grace unforeseen by human eyes, but the God of human history does not inflict us.But there is also great suffering that comes from the world itself, with no apparent source. For, as St. Paul wrote, "Where sin abounds grace abounds all the more" (Rom 5:20).', 'Come, Holy Spirit, living in Mary. I took my cue in making it from Venerable Father Pio Bruno Lanteri, who was a holy Italian priest famous for promoting the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola in the 19th century. She stands as a mirror of our mercy, and she should not stand there alone.I can only conclude that those who take a harsh, judgmental, and merciless measure of this priest, and find him unworthy of dignity and compassion, are people - some of our bishops and priests among them - who have thus far been spared the torment of real human suffering. From Fr. It is a bold claim. Sometimes as we get ready to pray the Rosary, we suddenly feel an aversion, fatigue comes over us, and our minds think of a million other things that have to be done. The end of Father Gaitleys consecration isnt a to-do list of things you need to get done, but an identity card that changes your perspective on everything you do. Its a power to say no to the world and yes to Christ, no to pride and yes to humility, no to the need for control and yes to letting God lead us, just as a Shepherd leads his flock of sheep and of lambs., The greatest evil is the lack of love and charity, the terrible indifference towards ones neighbor . Then I say, Okay, well, lets take it slow.. Michael Gaitley, MIC.. Take time to recharge and refocus as you learn the secrets of this "Time of Mercy." Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger said these words to me in Rome in Nov, For 20 years, Ive had a tradition of hosting a Catholic CEO mens group following Thanksgiving. Welcome back. hat time is it? Fr. Later, the order St. Louis de Montfort founded, Company of Mary, adapted it into Preparation for Total Consecration. I didnt talk with Blanche much after getting her note. I lift him up to you. Far from. Amazon.com: Michael E. Gaitley: books, biography, latest update Follow Michael E. Gaitley and explore their bibliography from Amazon.com's Michael E. Gaitley Author Page. The programs official release date is Divine Mercy Sunday. After having completed the group studies of 33 Days to Morning Glory, Consoling the Heart of Jesus, and Wisdom and Works of Mercy, and having undertaken works of mercy, most groups continue to meet together and grow in their faith. Anyway, part of the essence of the movie is that things dont always fit our expectations. And this really is a case of saving the best for last, because a consecration to our Heavenly Father truly is the greater consecration, the one in which all others find their origin and end. Mercy has only one source, and it is not evil. But we are also not entirely at their mercy. This background music is like the gentle hand of a mother on our shoulders, standing behind us, getting us to look at Jesus, contemplate his face, and love him through his mothers eyes, mind, and heart., Marian consecration basically means giving Mary our full permission (or as such permission as we can) to complete her motherly task in us, which is to form us into other Christs. She devoted her own life to our salvation by bringing Christ into the world. After Blanche graduated, she went back to France, and I didnt hear from her. 33 Days to Greater Glory stands as the culmination of a trilogy of consecrations that begins with the massively popular manual of Marian entrustment, 33 Days to Morning Glory. Early this year, I wrote a post that began with two paragraphs that I hope will now sound familiar. Youre right. What's more, it makes even what's familiar or forgotten appear in a way that's new, exciting, and relevant. While Father Gaitley did grow physically, he also grew spiritually, letting go of his volleyball dream to pursue the priesthood. Last summer, Fr. Heres how God answered Jobs protest about suffering: The story of Job and his suffering never intended to explain the why of suffering, or to justify Gods allowance of it. And so, also, with us., terrible indifference towards ones neighbor . I chose the Marians for two main reasons: Divine Mercy and Mary. In the last 180 years, there have been even more insights into the treasures of Marian devotion and Divine Mercy. The first documented consecration to Mary was created by St. Louis de Montfort in the 1600s, True Devotion to Mary. I immediately think to myself, Jackpot! How many printings have there been, and how many copies have sold so far? There, in the place of her most profound brokenness, this woman could receive the living water of Merciful Love from the tender Heart of Jesus and, thereby, give him a drink. 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