I found hope. Its to trust that he will make us into great saints, even if we dont see it happening, even if we struggle with the same sins day after day, even if we have to wait for the grace of great holiness until the very end of our lives. First, the Image of Divine Mercy' speaks directly to the main purpose of the Offering, which is to console or have mercy on the Heart of Jesus. To offer ourselves to Mercifiil Love is to let our hearts be more deeply moved by the suffering of others. And he chose to feel that need for the sake of friendship, which is a two way street. The Lord said he would spare it for their sake. An act of merciful love is only really such when we are deeply convinced at the moment that we perform it that we are at the same time receiving mercy from the people who are accepting it from us. Undoubtedly this stemmed from my cowardliness, for I could have, like Celine, found a thou sand ways of making myself suffer. 17-18. 3. But a mother, who 42 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE is not God, can often win over such straying hearts. Help us to be grateful for Gods mercy with your own joyfulness of heart at the Visitation. The corrupt man tires of asking for forgiveness and ends up believing that he doesnt need to ask for it any more. The four-mile journey on the following morning was taken by boat on the Ganges. 276-277. It means not settling for complacency or mediocrity or the attitude that says, Well, thats just who I am. In other words, it means striving to be faithful to examining our consciences every day. Youre not important. for all die graces You have granted me, especially the grace of making me pass through the crucible of suffering. So, what about you? by Fr Michael E Gaitley (Author) 4.9 out of 5 stars 973 ratings. In the above quote, Therese even says, This is die difficulty. And why is it difficult? Recall that our trust problem began with the fall of Adam and Eve. My heart is a living 188 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE tabernacle in which the living Host is reserved. (See Rom 5:5.) Therese so strongly' wanted to make this point about Gods great mercy that, even after shed lost the strength to write, she basically pleaded with Mother Agnes to conclude the thought for her. Here, Therese speaks of suffering as a grace. Washington, DC 20002 U.S.A. wwTv.icspublications.org From With Empty Hands by Conrad de Meestcr, O.C.D. Of course, you should try not to miss a day of reading, but if you do, dont worry. How can we have a deep, personal relationship widi him if were the only ones suffering? And its not pride to hope for it.73 Rather, its humility. 132 Story ofa Soul, p. 181. 52 Ibid., p. 105. In other words, I had to go speak with my friend Er. While the focus of this retreat is Therese of Lisieux, well deal with different subject matter each week. I mean, why should we get excited about Gods abundant mercy for sinners if we dont really think were sinners? 2 See The Kolbe Reader: The Writings ofSt. 202 Pope Pius XI does use the term console in his encyclical letter, Miserentissimus Redemptor, when he describes how we can make reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Now if, because of our sins also which were as yet in the future, but were foreseen, the soul of Christ became sorrowful unto death, it cannot be doubted that then, too, already He derived somewhat of solace from our reparation, which was likewise foreseen, when there appeared to him an angel from heaven (Lk 22:13), in order that His Heart, oppressed with weariness and anguish, might find consolation. And the best way to console him is to remove die thorn that hurts his Heart most, the thorn that is lack of trust I in his Merciful Love]." Living side by side with her Son under the same roof, and faithfully persevering in her union with her Son, she advanced in her pilgrimage offaith" And so it was during Christs public life too (cf. I cant relate to her. Theres some trudi to this objection. Christo pher OMahony. Todays Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fire of mercy. 87 Cited in ibid. However, keep in mind that the whole focus of the Offering is mercy and the God who WEEK THREE: The Offering to Merciful Love 83 is all gentleness.113 Having said that, I do have one suggestion if youre feeling a bit anxious about making it: Say the prayer, Yes, Lord, I do want to be a saint, but please be gentle.114 Frankly, thats a prayer I myself often pray, and I can assure you that the Lord has, indeed, been very gentle with me. Then, well use the last day to prepare ourselves to make the Offering to Merciful Love as a Divine Mercy consecration. So, behold, O Lord, I come here to console you, even as you are about to die. This humble confidence consoles Jesus right at the moment he breathes his last. But theres another daily bread, a daily bread we also must share in if we are to live the Little Way: the bread of daily darkness. So, these rejected graces are free for the taking."' Read 4 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers. (Libertyville, Ill.: Marytown Press, 2007), pp. Okay, so youre ready to make your consecration. She describes thefeeling: Ah! It happened during my freshman year. The reason, says St. Alphonsus, is that he who accepts death with perfect resignation acquires similar merit to that of a martyr who has voluntarily given his life for Christ, and even amid the greatest sufferings he will die hap pily and joyfully (pp. Why go to Confession when weve not done anything wrong? On every side this love is unknown, rejected; those hearts upon whom You would lavish it turn to creatures, seeking happiness from them with their miserable affection; they do this instead of throwing themselves into Your arms and of accepting Your infinite Love. Saint Peter Canisius, Doctor of the Church (feast day: Dec. 21 ), travelled more than 20,000 miles on horseback during his years of ministry and essentially renewed the Catholic faith in Germany. Death and martyrdom? Its to begin to recognize the trudi of Gods goodness. You can take care of yourself. Very well, it was so as not to hear this tiiat I never wanted to grow up, feeling diat 1 was incapable of earning my living, the eternal life ofheaven! I wanted to find an elevator which would raise me to Jesus, for I am too small to 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE 52 climb the rough stairway of perfection. What a sweet joy it is to think that God is Just, i.e., that He takes into account our weakness, that He is perfectly aware of our fragile nature. 181. This rejection of his love, Therese learned, is one of the deepest pains of his Heart. His loving gaze is fixed on us night and day and we hardly look at him. However, please consider consecrating yourself to Jesus through Mary soon. Let me explain. More specifically, what is Divine Mercy? This book, like 33 Days to Morning Glory, is a 33-day do-it-yourself retreat in preparation for consecration that's based on heart-pondering prayer. We need Marys help to obtain the gift of faith, that is, the grace to believe. One night, after embarking on his journey, Abram com plained to the Lord that he was childless and had no heir. Of course, Im talking about Mary, our mother in faith. For instance, apart from what we cov ered on Day 7, why does St. Therese, the greatest saint of modern times, see herself as being such a little soul? Customer reviews. 33 days to merciful love retreat companion pdf. Okay, but how does one live this perfect motivation as a single act of ones life? since the happy day, it seems to me that Love penetrates and surrounds me, that at each moment this Merciful Love renews me.179 Now, my prayer for you is that you also will experience such joy on your consecration day. Recall that in the France of Thereses day, the heresy of Jansenism had a deep influence on Catholic spirituality. I want to give myself to souls and to fill them with My love, but few there are who want to accept all the graces My love has intended for them. You should not fear purgatory 80 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE because of the suffering there, but should instead ask that you not deserve to go there in order to please God, Who so reluctantly imposes this punishment. But what does wound Jesus, Therese explains, is only when his friends, ignoring their continual indelicacies, make a habit out of them and dont ask forgiveness for them (cited in ibid., p. 189). Why not? If you think you might be interested in becoming a Marian Missionary, you can order the free MMDM handbook, which is the official manual tor Marian Missionaries and explains every thing. Simply recall what Therese had told her novice, Sr. Marie of the Trinity, who had asked if even she could hope to get to heaven right away after dying. Mother Agnes replied, Oh, no, never; she constantly repeated it, and her whole life revolved around it. Download Free PDF. Emphasis added. In other words, were supposed to be moved with compassion at the suffering of others. Blessed is she who believed that God was able to raise men even from the dead (Heb 11:19). 1 am Love and Mercy itself (1273). But then, one day earlier this year, he called me out of the blue. Breathe it in. Okay, so heres die secret: Therese realized that she could not compete with God. 2 "My office duties were not onerous; I was able to spend many hours roaming in the magnificent hills. 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE 78 DAY 18 No Purgatory? 61-62). Congratulations! Wrong. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of the popular book Consoling the Heart of Jesus, comes an extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Teresa of Calcutta, and St. John Paul II. But heres some saving good news: In his loving mercy, Godfills up the abyss ofour wretchedness with his own divine love. Also, it means not giving in to discouragement or, God forbid, despair. And thats really whats going on with the Little Way and its famous elevator. Third, for the purpose of consoling Jesus. Let it be a sign for you. Well remember Elizabeths words: Blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled. And I hope that the power contained within [that blessing] will become something penetrating for us. 33 Days to Merciful Love Group Retreat; Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told Series; Leaders . For now, we can reflect on the refreshing perspective from which the saint of Lisieux approached the idea of offering herself as a spiritual victim: How GOOD is the Lord, his MERCT endures forever! Our Father 4. Yikes!) o o CD O o O o o o S. O o O o o O CD O p O 2. o O o o Cfq p O O O CJq o . We saw how the Mass is our way of anticipating and partici pating in the perfect love of God for himself, and thereby, a way to become perfect ourselves. Indeed, her Offering is well suited for the little souls who long to attain the heights of holiness but who are too little to climb the rough stairway of perfection, too little to take the path of fear and harsh justice. He made me understand these words of the Canticle of Canticles: DRAW ME, WE SHALL RUN after you in the odor ofyour ointments (1:3). 103 Cited in The Power of Confidence, p. 344. Whats the medication? Indeed, the goal of Thereses way is heaven. More specifically, its an extension of the most power fill moment of the Mass, what I earlier called the supercharged moment. "My stately companion led me through ornate arches and corridors into a series of chambers . Consoling the Heart of Jesus Prayer Companion by Michael E. Gaitley, 33 Days to Merciful Love: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Divine Mercy Consecration, by Father Michael Gaitley, Murano Glass Bead Rosary Bracelet ZBLTMOSA, St. Michael Statue Cold-Cast Bronze Lightly Hand-Painted 10" SR-74997, 10" Cherry Holy Verse Cross, Our Father Prayer Pewter Plaque, 10" Cherry Holy Verse Cross, John 3:16 Pewter Plaque. But here God was calling on Abraham to sacrifice Isaac! Emphasis added. It will tear it suddenly (cited in Gaucher, p. 222). Of course, while its been passed on to us by the Pope, its also a gift that comes from on High, a gift that comes from God himself. I thanked Mark and hung up the phone. So whether you want to deepen your . Moreover, such a martyrdom is very sweet171 and purifies the soul completely, leaving no trace of sin or punishment, which means it will not have to pass through the fire of purgatory. 23 Ibid., 19. 35 Full quote: [Therese] is very sensitive; when shes said a word too many, or when shes made a mistake, she notices it immediately and, to make up for it, the poor baby has recourse to tears, and she asks for par dons which never end. And why is it a problem? The moment in obviously refers to inhale and follows the moment of empty lungs. Author : Michael E. Gaitley. Thank God that she discovered a way of spiritual victimhood that not only allows even little souls to be generous but also sets them on fire with love. Susan Conroy (New York: Alba House, 1998), p. 12. I rejoice that they ask for much, because it is My desire to give much, very 184 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE much. Especially bless those who visit our home may they experience your mercy here. Why? web pages I understand, however, that all souls cannot be die same, that it is necessary there be different types in order to honor each of Gods per fections in a particular way. Remember, the Little Way is based on St. Thereses deep rediscovery of the heart of the Gospel, namely, Gods mercy for sinners, Gods love that goes out especially to the weak, broken, and sinful. So, whether you want to deepen your love of Divine Mercy or have a devotion to St. Therese, 33 Days to Merciful Love is the book for you. That was her night of faith. But thats not what she teaches. I mean, it doesnt take that many people to save the world. This was the ultimate test of faith because it was through Isaac that God had promised to make Abraham blessed and a great nation. Seraphim interrupted my contentment: And how do you live trust? 23-53. I desire to pour them out upon human souls. how sweet is the way of Love!130 In fact, the year she made her offering truly was her year of mercy.131 We can call it that not only because she offered herselfto Merciful Love and experienced its powerful effects but also because she spent the whole year writing the first installment of her autobiography (called Manuscript A). For instance, after years of not going to Confession, people say things like, Look, Father, Im a good person. I do not fear anything, although the storm is raging, and frightful bolts strike all around me, and I then feel quite alone. 109.) Its the Good News that God doesnt love us because were so good but because hes so good, that he loves us not because we deserve it but because we desperately need it. Of course, the root of the worlds darkness is sin. : TAN Books and Publishers, 1997), p. 80. 98-99). Indeed, shes blessed because she believed in Gods promise of mere}' that he would raise her to the heights of holiness, even though she was helpless and even though it seemed to her that there was no God and no heaven. 17 Ibid. Letter 197 is St. Thereses response to a letter from her sister Marie (Sr. Marie of the Sacred Heart), which itself was a response to one of Thereses teachings that we read earlier: the little bird that could not fly. Its also something that gets to the heart of who were called to be. But I didnt feel that he was also speaking to my heart, asking me to write such a book. Is it so we can walk around with little halos around our heads and have nice spiritual conversations? He will know how He can come and get you. He can get Sr. Marie, St. Therese, and all little souls by preparing us in one instant to appear before him.126 And so, without any fear, Therese comes to the Offering itself: WEEK THREE: The Offering to Merciful Love 89 (9) In order to Live in one single act of perfect Love, I OFFER MYSELF AS A VICTIM OF HOLOCAUST TO YOUR MERCIFUL LOVE, asking You to con sume me incessantly, allowing the waves of infinite tenderness shut up within You to overflow into my soul, and that thus I may become a martyr of Your Love, O my God! In other words, because the ideal of poverty held such a high place in Francis conscience, his conscience would convict him of sin regarding things that probably wouldnt convict us. And so even now, in a wondrous yet true manner, we can and ought to console that Most Sacred Heart which is continually wounded by the sins of thankless men, since as we also read in the sacred liturgy Christ Himself, by die mouth of die Psalmist complains that He is forsaken by His friends: My Heart hath expected reproach and misery, and I looked for one that would grieve together with me, but there was none: and for one that would comfort me, and I found none (Ps 68:21) (13, emphasis added). That is faith. This moment in feels great, especially if weve held empty lungs for 10 to 20 seconds. They have time for every thing, but they have no time to come to Me for graces.217 My daughter, take the graces that others spurn; take as many as you can carry.2181 want to give myself to souls and to fill them with My love, but few there are who want to accept all the graces My love has intended for them. Mary gently lowers you to the foot of 166 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE the Cross, where the blood and water again begin to flow down from the Lords pierced side and into your emptiness, into the poverty of your ecce. Its the face of Christ in his Pas sion. With her prayers, shes preparing your heart to accept the gift of the Offering to Merciful Love. He wants to save the world through a legion of little souls inspired by saints like Therese of Lisieux. Bring me, through Mary, to the Fountain of Mercy. 206 Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book VIII, 5, 8. Published on Sep 4, 2019. I say that because the essence of Marian consecration is to allow Mary to bring us to the pierced side of Jesus, which is the Fountain of Mercy. Remember Sr. Febronie? And also: [E]ven if I were to be told of Gods justice and of how even the pure spirits tremble and cover their faces before Him, saying endlessly, Holy, which would seem to suggest that my familiarity with God would be to the detriment of His honor and majesty, [I would reply,] O no, no, and once again, no! (ibid, 947). The certainty of victory comes from Jesus own words, If only you are willing to fight, know that the victory' is always on your side (ibid., 1560). But how can we have a true friendship with Jesus if its just a one-way street? Thats why Sr. Therese so emphasized trust. 39 Letters of St. Therese ofLisieux, vol. 67 Cited in The Power of Confidence, p. 221. Think of it. Now, I dont know about you, but I choose mercy! Dark clouds creep in and cover up the sun (what St. Ignatius calls desolation). Now, may I ask you to pray for me, my community (The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception), and all the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy? Saint Therese herself points this out in a remarkable passage at the end of her autobiography, a passage that weaves together her favorite truths of the Gospel the truths that she has rediscovered:58 I have only to cast a glance in the Gospels and immediately I breathe in the perfumes of Jesus life, and I know on which side to run. Now, before I explain APPENDIX ONE: Living the Offering 161 what it is, 1 should first say something about spiritual commun ions in general. Juli 2021; by . Alright, so do you want to know what it is? Well, because she knows this about God: (8) Time is nothing in Your eyes, and a single day is like a thousand years. Copyright 1982 by Washington, Province of Discalced Carmelites ICS Publications 2131 Lincoln Road, N.E. He will go far, very far, in search of you, if at times you wander off a little.60 Or, as Jesus himself put it to St. Faustina: The greater die sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy.61 Todays Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fire of mercy. Well, that didnt faze him. It is impossible for me to grow up, and so I must bear with myself such as I am with all my imperfections. But what does all this have to do with becoming a great saint? I suggest that we can do so by living our lives with the one purpose of consoling Jesus through our attitude of trust, which means praising and thanking God in all things and in all circumstances. Merciful Love Book - Retreat Companion (working book with daily and weekly questions written by O. Michael Gately) - The Merciful Love Certificate - Prayer of the O. 276-77. 110 Cited in ibid. For today, though, lets look at those who feel they cant relate to Therese or her teaching because they actually struggle with attachments, deliberate venial sins, and maybe even grave sins. It was instituted by [St.] John Paul II. Let me explain. But if we do that, if we keep trying, then theres no end to the Lords mercy, and we can believe that he can and will satisfy our desires for holiness. Let me put it this way: Have you ever wondered why the great saints often spoke of themselves as being the biggest sinners? Well, we have done something wrong and again, not just one thing, but lots of things. Her presence there helps us to understand the catch that comes with being a victim soul to Merciful Love. Thus, Marv is a kind of secret weapon for God, a way for his grace to enter hardened hearts, hearts that she then opens up to God. No. Shes telling you not to be afraid. In fact, he believes in its power to transform the world and so do I. I truly believe that this book can help light the fuse of the great grace-and-mercy bomb that is the Offering to Merciful Love and I'm just the person to write it! Later, Jesus himself revealed to St. Faustina the importance of trust for receiving the graces of his mercy, which form us into saints: Let souls who are striving for perfection particularly adore My mercy, because the abundance of graces which I grant them flows from My mercy. And this consoling love can make us into saints, even great saints. Yes, we really are free to choose but also realize that the measure with which we measure will be measured back to us (see Lk 6:38). Using the same 33-day preparation format, 33 Days to Merciful Love journeys with one of the most beloved saints of modern times, St. Thrse of Lisieux, and concludes with a consecration to Divine Mercy. Its like this: Jesus suffers from a terribly painfill heart condition, so hes written for himself a prescription for medication that will relieve him of his agony. But its a beautiful wound the wound of love! Abrahams temptation clearly would have been to think that God is a liar, that he doesnt keep his promises. Simply put, its because the times are so evil. Finally, I remember that: The Lord knows our weakness, that he is mindful that we are but dust and ashes. Its true that were not going to fully understand the whole path. Let me explain. In other words, may it help us to trust Gods promises and even to hope against hope. But if you dont, I will. Alright, so how do we properly form our conscience? There, we need to accept all 10, without exception. 221 See endnote 191. 198 Catechism, 467. Connecting the Dots Consecration to Divine Mercy St. Therese-style. Yet despite the fact that Therese lived beitind the protective walls of a convent, God decided not to shield her from the dark and terrible sadness of the modern world. (More on that tomorrow.) As seen on EWTN. Now, who wouldnt want thatl Alright, but before you answer which path youll choose justice or mercy, harshness or tenderness Id like to bring in the testimony of another great saint of Divine Mercy. In other words, its to see the Eucharist (even spiritually received) as a channel through which Jesus can pour out on us the superabundance of his rejected mercy. Theres a time here on earth when we can love God perfectly with his own divine love: Its when we participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. He spoke about mortal sin, and he described a soul in the state of sin and how much God hated it. Actually, I think we need more dian just a statement. The most obvious one is the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday. Thereses advice is something weve already heard: Keep trying (As soon as you try to please Him in everything ). Because great saints clearly see this reality, theyre not blind to their sins. But what was die nature of this suffering? Having lost her biological mother to cancer at the age of 3 and her adopted mother to Carmel at the age of 9, she became an emotional mess who would cry at the slightest provocation. Problem is, not everyone accepts, receives, and draws from such a superabundant source. 192 Regarding the Image of Divine Mercy, Jesus tells St. Faustina, Not in the beauty of the color, nor of the brush, lies the greatness of this image, but in My grace (Diary, 313). 76-81. As we learned earlier, Thereses way is not that of merit but of mercy and of love. Its important because when we see that our consecration preparation is part of a gift from on High/i>r our time, it carries more weight. Well also remember that she didnt give in to the darkness, that she eking to God with the light of faith. Using the same 33day preparation format, 33 Days to Merciful Love journeys with one of the most beloved saints of modern times, St. Therese of Lisieux, and concludes with a consecration to Divine Mercy. Instead, she was an eagle! Lets let Therese herself explain this amazing point. Just remember to count back 33 days from the feast itself, with the day of consecration (the feast day) being the thirty-forth day. But Therese tells us to try. Its because, again, weve arrived at the perfection of faith. It reveals that when we compare Gods infinite love for us with our own pitiful love for him, our love is really nothing. }si Now, in their efforts to live all this hidden and extraordinary faith, hope, and love, little souls are in good company. Canada & Contiguous U.S. Ends December 30 at 11:59 PM PT; Menu; 0; Search In view of all this, its not surprising that, in the Offering to Merciful Love, Therese highlights the contrast between what Im calling perfect love of God and imperfect love of God. For instance, she says, I do not wFant to lay up merits for heaven. By taking some of the littlest souls and making them into some of the greatest of saints. For instance, in the Church, the consecrated life refers to those who make vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience for the purpose of serving God according to the charism of a religious community. Father Michael masterfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp, and simple enough to put into . 1 think its really important, Mike. And when people reject his mercy, when they reject his gift of salvation, it causes him pain. 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