33 day consecration to mary hugh gillespie pdf

Print this prayer, solemnly pray it with devotion, and sign it on the same day the consecration is made, and renew it on the same day each year. This total consecration of jesus through mary consists of an intial 12 day preparation followed by a period of three consecutive weeks, each week focusing on a different theme. To be prayed on a marian feast day, the day after completing the preparatory 33 day total consecration to jesus through mary readings and prayers according to the method of st. Marian consecration dates lighthouse catholic media. Childrens 33day consecration preparation devotion to our lady. It pleases god when we honor and respect mary, whom god made. It was formerly the little brown book which is no longer in print, but was updated a few years ago by fr.

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. Day of consecration on the day of consecration, either fast, give alms, or offer a votive candle for the good of another or all of the above. Of all of the forms of total consecration to jesus through his and our most holy mother, mary, the prevailing opinion of most marian scholars mariologists is that the 33 day method of preparation proposed by st. Please make of me, of all that i am and have, whatever most pleases you.

He would get everyone a copy of the book preparation for total consecration according to st. Preparation total consecration to jesus through mary. For daily renewal, we can use the same full formula that we recite on consecration day or we can pray a shorter version such as this one. Hugh gillespie smm preacher in residence shrine of. Apr 10, 2014 day 4 reflection i find myself using the 33 days in the morning of each consecration day. You can also reconsecrate as many times as youd like, but we do encourage you to always reconsecrate on your original consecration day each year. Member of the company of mary, the apostolic religious community founded by st. Use the following as a guide to bring you to your day of consecration. Preparation for total consecration to jesus christ through mary.

This initial 12 days is followed by a second period of three weeks. Annunciation total consecration to jesus through mary. Day 1 dear children, the act of consecration to my immaculate heart is just as i speak it. For those who did the preparation over the summer this will be the same one. Consecration consists merely of a 33day period of prayerful preparation followed by the actual act of consecration itself also described on this site. The 33 day preparation is like the period of gestation where the child spends 9months in the mothers womb. The feast of the annunciation is the feast that st. Pope john paul renewed his consecration to mary every day. Presenting total consecration dvd fr hugh gillespie smm.

Come holy spirit, fill my heart and kindle in me the fire of your love. Over the summer, at the prompting of the holy spirit, a group of parishioners did this 33 day preparation and consecrated themselves to jesus through mary. Only took three days for delivery impressed would recommend seller. Consecration consists merely of a 33day period of prayerful preparation followed by the actual act of consecration itself. A complete list can be found on page 193 in the 33 days to morning glory book. In the second part, well cover your preparation steps before the retreat begins.

Marian consecration dates marian feast day starting date consecration day our lady of lourdes january 9 february 11 annunciation february 20 march 25 our lady of fatima april 10 may visitation april 28 may 31 immaculate heart of mary monday of the 4th saturday following the 2nd week of easter sunday after pentecost. It feels to me a breath of fresh air, a start to the day, a newness to this consecration that leads me to be hopeful for the day and makes me ponder all the ways that i can give myself to our lady this day. Live out your baptismal promises through the hands of the blessed virgin mary, the queen of all hearts by making this consecration or by renewing. Hopefully each childrens consecration will get better and better ans is gets simpler and simpler, borrowing less and less from the adult version.

You can do this consecration program by performing the special daily prayers and meditations listed for each day. 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. The 33day preparation is like the period of gestation where the child spends 9months in the mothers womb. Gaitlys 33 day consecration to jesus through mary page. Consecration to jesus through mary day 1 part 1 spirit. Preparation for total consecration prayers for each day. Children learn about marys life, how to pray with her, and why having a relationship with her will bring them closer to her son, jesus. Marian consecration roman catholic diocese of harrisburg. The consecration consists of a 33day period of prayerful preparation, followed by the actual act of consecration itself, all of which are provided in this total consecration to jesus through mary link. Finally, in the fourth part, well look at all aspects of the big day consecration day. For those who have not done this consecration before, we want to invite you to join us our next 33 days to morning glory program which will end on saturday, june 29 with the feast of the immaculate heart of mary.

We will begin on november 29th and conclude with our consecration to jesus through mary on january. Hugh gillespie, smm rating select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. Normally, a 33day preparation precedes the consecration. Likewise, the making of the consecration is only a beginning, not an end.

Consecration to mary for little ones follows the traditional 33day preparation of marian consecration, at a childs level. It will guide you day by day with teachings from the saints and provide the necessary prayers to. Preparation for total consecration to mary according to saint. How to make your total consecration to jesus through mary. Consecration is setting apart for god a person, place or thing. Now go to confession or, if that is not possible, go during the 8 days prior and then receive communion with the intention of giving yourself to jesus, as a. Its an outstanding resource for those making their act of total consecration according to the method of st. It is through the blessed virgin mary that jesus christ came into the world, and it. The coloring book is available in printed format or can be downloaded from our website. Preparation for total consecration to jesus through mary fr.

Book list for 33 days of preparation for total consecration. I also watched the living total consecration videos by fr. Hugh gillespie, smm imitation of christ true devotion monday feb. Retreat coordinators guide hearts afire parishbased. Join our 33 day email list for 33 days of family prayer for our annual consecration. To be prayed on a marian feast day, the day after completing the preparatory 33day total consecration to jesus through mary readings and prayers according to the method of st. For those wishing to perform the 33 day preparation in accord with st.

Jan 31, 2015 33 day consecration to jesus through mary john pridmore on. Presenting total consecration dvd fr hugh gillespie smm casa. Hugh gillespie smm and montfort missionaries dec 1, 2011. Total consecration is a giving of oneself to jesus christ through the hands of his mother the blessed virgin mary. 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. The 33day preparation includes a preliminary period of twelve days during which we endeavor to free ourselves from the spirit of the world. After that, the real life begins and the child needs to grow through various stages to reach the perfection of adulthood. It was a profound experience for all and has born much fruit and many miracles. Whichever feast you choose will determine the date to begin a 33day period of spiritual preparation, i. The coloring book is available in printed format or. Mary is gods masterpiece, which means she is the best thing that god has ever made. Hugh gillespie, smm, describes the general outline of the work and the history of the development of resources relating to total consecration. Give me some share of the sentiments of gratitude, esteem, respect and love, which thou has in regard to thy holy mother, so that the more i imitate and follower her, the more i may love and glorify thee st.

Send forth your spirit and my heart shall be made new. This is typed below from page 123 of the preparation book. The coloring pages in our book match the theme of each day of the consecration, and enable the younger members of your family to participate in the family consecration at their level. Bonaventure, all the angels in heaven unceasingly call out to her. Print this prayer, solemnly pray it with devotion, and sign it on the same day the consecration is made, and renew it on the same day each year thereafter. The third part will get into the nittygritty of the retreat itself, specifically, the weekly meetings. All participants are invited to collectively make or renew their total consecration to jesus through mary using the act of total consecration of oneself to jesus christ through mary. Total consecration to jesus through mary truly is the surest, easiest, shortest, and the most perfect means to becoming a saint, and the 33 days are the best way to dive in to such a blessing. All booklets are published thanks to the generous support of the members of the catholic truth society. Discussion in consecration to mary started by sam, nov 18, 2015. Joshs sixth time doing the 33day devotion that ends in consecration to mary, thus giving permission for her to form, discipline, and mold him into a true follower of christ.

The 33 days are not divided up for you, so you decide how much to read each day. Mary, my mother, i give myself totally to you as your possession and property. Childrens 33day consecration preparation devotion to. Total consecration to jesus through mary according to st. Total consecration testimonies marian devotional movement. Beginning with an overview of the entire process, this 3dvd set includes individual presentations that provide rich biblical and theological insight into the nature. Nov 18, 2015 pope john paul renewed his consecration to mary every day. Preparation for total consecration montfort publications. It is a powerful spiritual exercise to grow in love for our lord jesus christ. Total consecration to jesus through mary consists in surrendering oneself completely to mary, and to jesus through her. Peoples lives today are often busy and challenging. Total consecration also includes links to the readings and prayers for the 33day preparation.

A newly updated and revised preparation manual for total consecration to jesus through mary according to st. Total consecration to jesus through mary our lady of. Gillespie has put together a simple and clear guide to preparation for consecration with this book. My angel, know i carry great expectations from these days. And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. Hugh gillespie, smm, for a series of conferences that guide the viewer through the key steps of the 33day process of preparation to make st. Day 4 reflection i find myself using the 33 days in the morning of each consecration day. How to make your total consecration to jesus through mary by. Let them perform all their actions in a spirit of humility. They greet her countless times each day with the angelic greeting, hail, mary, while prostrating themselves before her, begging her as a favour to honour them with one of her requests. There are six suggested time periods through the year for doing this 33day.

For daily renewal, we can use the same full formula that we recite on consecration day or we can pray a shorter version such. Preparation for total consecration to jesus christ through. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. It is time consuming to try and create the entire childrens consecration to mary while trying to keep up with all the other articles and website work.

Many people have asked us how to download our mp3 retreat sets onto their. 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 the blessed virgin mary it been according to st. This book has been prepared by the company of mary, the religious community founded by st. Preparation for total consecration to jesus through mary. Total consecration to jesus christ through mary this book has been prepared by the company of mary, the religious community founded by st. Retreat house in baguio city for a 5day retreat on the spirituality of st. Preparation for total consecration according to st. Consecration consists merely of a 33 day period of prayerful preparation followed by the actual act of consecration itself also described on this site. Of all of the forms of total consecration to jesus through his and our most holy mother, mary, the prevailing opinion of most marian scholars mariologists is that the 33day method of preparation proposed by st. The consecration is a 33 day preparation time of prayer, re. Total consecration to jesus through mary day 16 of 33 from true devotion to the blessed virgin mary, no. Normally, a 33 day preparation precedes the consecration. At fatima, our lady said god wanted the whole world to love the immaculate heart of mary.