(428 pages.) 59 Story ofa Soul, pp. 155 Actually, according to the testimony of St. Faustina, in this time of great mercy, the Lord wants to make us saints not just to save the world but also to prepare it for bis final coming. No, she suffered from tuberculosis, but she died of love. Todays prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fire of mercy. True greatness isnt based on the judgment and assessment of mortals. That was St. Thereses intention in making it, and it should be our intention as well. Well, such an empty, faithless, cynical worldview dominated St. Thereses 19th-century France and helped make atheism and godlessness more popular than ever before. In sum, through the Offering, we console Jesus by letting him love us. For instance, she wrote: I made a resolution to give myself up more than ever to a serious and mortified life. Its about discovering extraordinary joy, happiness, and peace in the midst of regular, ordinary, day-to-day existence. 61 Diary, 723. DAY 16 What It Is Yesterday, we learned that St. Thereses Little Way does not culminate in an offering to Divine Justice but, rather, in an offering to Divine Mercy. On top of that, she also felt rejected by God because of her sinfulness. 1 believe it will become a spiritual classic, right up there with 33 Days to Morning Glory.''' And what is the Gospel? if'i',,11' K lr Mi.in.I Giiil. Before we go further into diose three moments of breathing, let me say something about three words from Scripture. But when will Therese get that love? So, he can share with us not only his joys but also his needs, sorrows, and pains and we can console him. 119 Seeing the merits of others as also ones own seems to be the secret to overcoming feelings of envy regarding the spiritual goods of others. And his greatness is revealed in the fact that what most attracts him are the little souls: the humble, the weak, and the broken. WEEK TWO: The Little Way 59 Thats certainly reasonable, but Therese would have none of it. 1. Therese doesnt seem to have a problem with it.121 After all, isnt God all-powerful? And Sr. Febronic got it. It will be much easier for you to live the Little Way, become one of the greatest saints of all time, and help save the world. If God grants my desires, my heaven will be spent on earth until the end of time. 213 While Im using the word family here in the traditional sense, other groups of people who live together (without being in the state of sin) could also make this offering. Really. [Washington, D.C.: ICS Publications, 1982], p. 114). It seems to me that if all creatures had received die same graces I received, God would be feared by none but would be loved to the point of folly; and through love, not through fear, no one would ever consent to cause Him any pain. Reviews. Thats the moment when the priest at the altar takes the Body and Blood of Christ into his hands and offers it up to God the Father with these words: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours forever and ever. Well hear about that terrible trial tomorrow. Souls that trust boundlessly are a great comfort to Me, because 1 pour all the treasures of My graces into them. I ask all this in Jesus name. But then, when we have to endure the torture of being quiet and alone in our own rooms,151 we realize that in the eyes of the world, were not so important or attractive. 53-54,75, 81-83, 87. Seraphim Michalcnko, MIC, an expert on the message of Divine Mercy that comes to us through St. Faustina: I asked Fr. During diose days, weve not only been reviewing the material, but weve also begun to put together all that weve learned. Journey with St. Therese of Lisieux and discover 33 Days to Merciful Love: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Consecration to Divine Mercy, the stirring sequel to the Fr. I say that because our trust problem primarily has to do with God. Yes. Otherwise, we cannot hope for mercy (see Mt 5:7, 18:21-35).112 The second potential objection to making the Offering to Merciful Love has to do with those who have begun to feel that theyre in a bit too deep with this Offering stuff. Emphasis added. From Fr. Alas, I never made any. Let no soul, even the most miserable fall prey to doubt; for, as long as one is alive, each one can become a great saint, so great is the power of Gods grace. Emphasis added. Theyre not essential to the consecration. Specifically, he revealed to her that his Heart suffers terrible pain because he longs to pour out his mercy on souls, but so many refuse to receive it. Endnotes 197 The words that St. Faustina heard interiorly were the prayers of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, which is prayed as follows: 1. Thankfully, Therese herself gives us such an option through a prayer she asked a dearly beloved friend to pray for her during the last months of her life. 148 Story of a Soul, pp. (Imperfect love of God would have to do with a desire for reward.) 95 Ibid., 1074. Again, we should do it through Scripture and Church teaching. They truly are the great apostles ofmercy for our time. Listen to what Therese herself said to one of her novices who often failed in the practice of virtue: And if die good God wants you weak and helpless like a child do you believe that you will have less merit? 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. They close their hearts to Christs saving WEEK ONE: What Is Trust? 9 Diary, 731. 124 Story ofa Soul, p. 181. The Offering, thereby, makes life both sweet and terrible (in a good way!) We stop feeling its rays. 37 And now, reflect on St. John Paul Ils reaction to and commentary on those words in view of Marys ultimate trial of faith: [S]tanding at the foot of the Cross, Mary is the witness, humanly speaking, of the complete negation of these words. All he could do was small miracles, like maybe healing somebodys ingrown toenail. You'll want to learn to see through the lens of mercy. Thats all well and good, but I dont always feel full of praise and thanks, especially when its hard to be grateful because of lifes hurts. Isnt that the truth? divine Justice!88 So, whats going on here? About the time the temptations to leave the seminary were the worst, I started reading Story of a Soul., the spiritual autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux. Once were humbled, God lifts us up. 50 See With Empty Hands, pp. 183 Story ofa Soul, pp. I am certain, then, that You will grant my desires; I know, O my God! For instance, in the book Trustful Surrender to Divine Provi dence: The Secret to Peace and Happiness by Fr. Most of all I imitate the conduct of Magdalene; her astonishing or rather her loving audacity which charms the Heart of Jesus also attracts my own. And because she was so little and trusted completely in Divine Mercy, she believed that Gods mercy would surely rush to the lowest place her little soul! Shes one of the most important people in my life because she saved my priestly vocation and gave me hope. Okay, but what does that mean? We console Jesus Heart when we go to him just as we are it breaks his Heart when we dont. The Offering to Merciful Love sounds great: For the purpose of consoling Jesus, we would ask for and accept all the rejected love and tender mercy that other souls dont want. Chris and ask him iff could write the book on a Divine Mercy consecration after all. It begins with seeing that he longs to pour his Merciful Love out on sinners and that so many reject his love. On this same topic, St. Faustina wrote the following about herself: There is no soul more wretched than 1 am, as I truly know myself, and I am astounded that divine Majesty stoops so low (440). 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. But no human being makes more of a difference than Mary when it comes to helping people obtain the grace and mercy flowing from the Heart of Jesus. And while the Mass truly does make present the sublime worship of heaven, our eyes remain blind to the myriad of angels praising the Lord, the countless throng of saints gathered around the altar, and die overwhelming glory of Our Savior giving himself over to our loving and merciful Father. Tired of being on such a roller coaster of spiritual ups and downs, I decided to read just about everything St. Therese ever wrote, trying to find out if the Little Way really could help someone like me to become a saint. 14 RedemptorisMater, 12. And the Father especially hears and answers such a perfect and moving prayer. Todays Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fire of mercy. I fainted from fright, and even though I know the depth of Gods mercy, I was surprised that God allows humanity to exist. Outwardly, it seems as if everything were lost, but it is not so. 21-23. Yet, my heart senses You, and my trust grows, and I see all Your omnipotence which upholds me. 137 AriTK CON5LCKATION The Lens of Mercy [Read this section sometime after you've made your consecration. Hearing such things, Id think to myself, Maybe the Little Way is too big for me, and Id get depressed. So, if we object, then maybe were simply looking for justice. The soul, illumined by a ray of Gods powerful final grace, turns to God in the last moment with such a power of love that, in an instant, it receives from God forgiveness of sin and punishment, while outwardly it shows no sign either of repentance or of contrition, because souls [at that stage] no longer react to external things. We tend to distrust God. Some people might have read that and thought, Hmmm. Abrahams temptation clearly would have been to think that God is a liar, that he doesnt keep his promises. Of course not. It goes to the lowest place and raises up. (Thus, she says in the text of the Offering that she wants God himself to be her Sanctity and wants God to look upon her only in the Face of Jesus and in His Heart burning with Love.") I will provide them with everything they need to attain sanctity. 170 Diary, 86. Resource Pages M ore from Fr. Recall that the Offering is meant to relieve Jesus of the heartache that comes from so much rejection of his love. This week, we'll explore the role that darkness plays in living it out. Consoling the Heart of Jesus: Prayer Companion From the Do-It-Yourself Ignatian Retreat. After all, shes the greatest example of faith, its perfect embodiment,10 and its purest realization.11 And while Jesus, as true God, is the ob ject of our faith (the one we believe in), Mary is the supreme model of faith (the one who best shows us what it means to believe in God). In other words, after he flattens us with his overwhelming love, God then lifts us up and fills us with his love so we actually can love him as he loves WEEK FOUR: Into the Darkness 99 ns. Webmas ters note: This article, in German, appears in the December 2001 and the January 2002 issue of Der Felsat www.der-feis.de/2001 /12-2001 .pdf and www.der-fels.de/2002/01 2002.pdf. Today is a day for us to realize that faith (trust) leads to joy great joy and to songs of praise. aint Friend: A Source of Hope. Emphasis added. And that experience set St. Thercse happily on fire with Merciful Love. 178 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE And so I will accept with submission and gratitude everything that God sends me (1549). Coxsecration. DOWNLOAD NOW Details Book. Todays Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fire of mercy. If Your Justice loves to release itself, this Justice which extends only over the earth, how much more does Your Merciful Love desire to set souls onfire since Your Mercy' reaches to the heavens. Journey with St. Therese of Lisieux and conclude with a consecration to Divine Mercy in a 33 day preparation retreat--Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-202) Week one: What is trust? Finally, I offer You, O Blessed Trinity! In fact, her emphasis on trying includes fostering a sorrow for ones sins and making a firm resolution not to sin again. Its a way thats very straight because its entirely ver tical, very short because it avoids die spirals of the staircase,55 and totally new or at least it feels that way because it redis covers the heart of the Gospel, namely, Gods mercy for the litde and die lowly. What Is Trust? And so, in diis way, God manifests His infinite grandeur. In other words, when the Lord stoops down to litde souls, it makes his glory shine even more. And when our focus is not on ourselves when were suffering, while it certainly still hurts, we often don't even notice our own pain. Weve seen the divine sun and have been warmed by its rays. Undoubtedly this stemmed from my cowardliness, for I could have, like Celine, found a thou sand ways of making myself suffer. Truly blessed is she who provides us with such a personal and perfect example of trust! 82 St. Therese of Lisieux: By Those Who Knew Her ed. 34 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE DAY 4 Mary's Pilgrimage of Faith Yesterday, we learned that theres a key to Marys innermost reality, a key to understanding her faith the blessing of Elizabeth: Blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled. Now, while those words firstly refer to the Annunciation and the moment when Mary believed the angels words that she would be the mother of the Son of God, they also refer to her whole life of faith or, as St. John Paul II puts it, her pilgrimage of faith. Now, contrary to overly pious belief, Mary didnt constantly have angels waiting on her at her home in Nazareth, helping with the housework and changing Jesus diapers. And so, not wanting to be late for class, I took the book. 570. DAY 5 Mary's Trial of Faith Just as Abrahams pilgrimage of faith met its ultimate test when he was called to sacrifice Isaac, so Marys pilgrimage of faidi met a similar test. For instance, while its true that we should always follow our conscience, sometimes thats all people ever hear about it. Bless everyone we meet with the mercy you pour into our hearts. It would be wonderful to pray it 133 Ibid., p. 149. We relate to Therese because shes real, because shes not a plaster statue high on a pedestal. DAY 27 Therese's Darkness (Part One) Yesterday, we focused on the worlds darkness and the ways that we can help save the world through Divine Mercy. She remembers the experience as folloyvs: What [the priest] told us was frightening. Heres how that is often explained: We can console Jesus by giving consolation to the members of his body. Handmade at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy with top-quality wood, canvas, and inks. Perhaps its influence came through her mother, Zelie, whose own mother was severely Jansenistic and used to hound her poor daughter with the litany, Thats a sin, thats a sin, thats a sin.33 But leaving aside the question of exacdy how Therese fell under Jansenisms influence, we can say this much: It affected her at a very young age. Also, it might be a good idea to invite a priest to bless your home and your Image of Divine Mercy. 149 Cited in The Power of Confidence, pp. Okay, so blindness to ones sin is a big problem today. And he came to her and said, Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you! But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be. Blessing Recall that, according to St. John Paul II, a kind of'key' unlocks for us the innermost reality of Mary. That key is the blessing of Elizabeth at the Annunciation: Blessed is she who believed that w hat was spoken to her by the Lord w'ould be fulfilled (Lk 1:45). Because people who dont think theyre sinners dont clearly see the reality of Gods love, theyre blind to their sins. We spend the first twelve days emptying ourselves of the spirit of the world. Ah I cannot receive Holy Communion as often as I desire, but, Lord, are You not all-powerful'! The third friend is Therese of Lisieux, the saint I got to know while I was in the seminary. But how do we console him? Be happy! The word conse cration means to set apart for God. M. Verda Clare, CSC (Chicago: Fides Publishers Association, 1953), p. 25. Immediately afterward, she went to her sister Pauline (Mother Agnes), who was prioress at the time, a nd asked permission to make the Offering. Absolutely not. Now, one would think that, in anticipation of such a joyful day, her heart would have been filled with consolation. And who could be afraid of such a mother? Maybe we want people to have to pay more for their sins. 97-100. 207 Karol Wojtyla, cited by George Weigel in Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II ( New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., 1999), p. 102. She appeared ravishingly beautiful and had a heavenly smile.164 Remember that smile. But while Mary far surpasses Abraham as an example of faith, she also provides somediing that Abraham cannot: the grace to believe, the grace to trust. Chris burst into my office after having just offered Mass. In other words, its a setting of oneself apart for God for the purpose of becoming an instrument of his mercy through Mary, the Mother of Mercy. Then, each member of your family should strive to accept diis rejected mercy and share it with others.214 Its that simple. Its a choice that forms our conscience. How can we have a deep, personal relationship widi him if were the only ones suffering? DAY 21 The Offering (Part Two) Yesterday, we covered the first four paragraphs of the text of the Offering to Merciful Love. And when people reject his mercy, when they reject his gift of salvation, it causes him pain. Will you accept the rejected mercy that burns his Heart? Saint Faustina writes something similar: 1 want to live in the spirit of faith. 165 See Story of a Soul, p. 270. 180-1. 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 true that were not going to fully understand the whole path. Now, today, were going to reflect on how the love that fills up the abyss of our nothingness also overflows. Now, of course, it doesnt give us freedom to choose when it comes to something like the Ten Command ments. Todays Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fire of mercy. For instance, God had called Abraham (who was then named Abram) from lais home country: Go from your country and 30 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE your kindred and your fathers house to die land that I will show you. This moment in feels great, especially if weve held empty lungs for 10 to 20 seconds. 33 Days to Merciful Love. It destroys all the arguments of the thieves of hope and set me full sail upon the waves of confidence and love.80 But before I share it, I should first give a bit of background. 55 Conrad De Meester, OCD, The Power of Confidence: Genesis and Struc ture ofthe Way ofSpiritual Childhood ofSt. To make our meditation, lets go to the foot of the Cross just before Jesus dies. Now, dont worry. Help me to trust even amid the double darkness of my weakness and temptations against God and heaven. There are lots -ZX of reasons why people invite others into their homes. This is exactly what we are at ecce. 14 day loan required to access EPUB and PDF files. 33 Days to Merciful Love is the stirring sequel to the international sensation, 33 Days to Morning Glory. A St. Therese-style Consecration to Divine Mercy. Its to praise and thank God in all circumstances, because while we may not always understand his ways, we know and believe the love God has for us (1 Jn 4:16). It was about trusting amid the darkness of not seeing the goal, not desiring the goal, and not feeling the slightest bit of joy at the thought of the goal. Sometimes we may be tempted to avoid going to Jesus because of our weaknesses, sinfulness, and attachments. Youve been faithfully preparing for this moment for the last 33 days. 23 Introduction September 4 Our Lady of the Rosary October 7 September 13 St. Margaret Mary Alacoque October 16 September 19 St. John Paul II October 22 October 19 Presentation of Mary November 21 November 5 Immaculate Conception December 8 November 9 Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12 November 22 December 25 November 29 Christmas St. John the Apostle, Evangelist Mother of God December 23 Conversion of St. Paul January 25 December 31 Presentation of the Lord February 2 November 24 December 27 January 1 Of course, because the mystery of Divine Mercy touches all the mysteries of our faith and the life of every saint, you can certainly choose to consecrate yourself to Divine Mercy on any of the Churchs solemnities, feasts, or memorials that are mean ingful to you. (See Mk 6:5.) But I want to seek out a means ofgoing to heaven by a little way, a way that is very straight, very short, and totally new. But what else did she believe that merited a blessing? Marc Foley, OCD, whose brilliant course on Therese of Lisieux opened my eyes to hidden treasures buried in the saints writings. Its the Good News that Jesus has the Heart of the Good Shepherd who will even leave behind the 99 to go in search of the one lost sheep. The Spiritual Communion of Merciful Love is a special communion with a particular emphasis. Okay, so here we seem to have a case where less is more. In other words, it may be better to have something 126 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE thats shorter (less) than Thereses text of Offering and that will also summarize all the main teachings weve covered during this retreat (more). Yet his Heart cant hold this returned love, for its been pierced, and now your lungs are empty. 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. 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 choose to remain always little, not relying on my own merits but solely on yours, dear Lord, and those of the Blessed Mother. "207 He goes on to call dris reality a fragment of lifes deep logic.208 But if Jesus doesnt need us, then how can there be a true and loving friendship between him and us? Why? So, in a bold move, she chooses to rely on Gods sanctity, a choice that carries into the next paragraph: (2) Since You loved me so much as to give me Your only Son as my Savior and my Spouse, the infinite treasures of His merits are mine. Anyway, Therese responds to Marie with her glorious Letter 197. 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! The Mass is, as it were, heaven on earth. He kept pestering me. To get to that point, a unifying statement to summarize die main points of what weve learned may be helpful. One more thing regarding the last objection: When we take the graces that others dont want, were actually giving them a second chance to receive those graces. Gailtley's 33 Days to Morning Glory. 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? But I didnt feel that he was also speaking to my heart, asking me to write such a book. It remains only for us not to oppose Gods action (Diary, 283). According to the greatest pope of the 20th century, theres a secret that reveals the mystery of Mary! So, we wont always feel the greatness of God filling our hearts. Or, dont blame the devil, blame Abraham, our father in faith. This highlights the truth that asking for rejected mercy is not a selfish act, and it doesnt take graces away from others. 123 Cited in The Power of Confidence, p. 302. And we know she was blessed. Better yet, it brought her down low, deep down low into a hollow abyss that 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE 60 a superabundance of Divine Mercy could rush down into. But St. Therese of Lisicux, Doctor of the Church, has brought such devotional prayer to new and amazing heights. 1 ask all this in Jesus name. Well, I say that because Jesus is God, and again, our wound has to do with God. At least I dont think so, I replied. Download Free PDF. Download/Read PDF 33 Days to Merciful Love: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Divine Mercy Consecration Full Edition by Michael E. Gaitley. As Abraham had the stars and Mary had the words of Elizabeth, you have Thereses smile. 1 understood AFTER CONSECRATION: The Lens of Mercy 143 that if all flowers wanted to be roses, nature would lose her springtime beauty, and the fields would no longer be decked out with little wild flowers. So, over the next four days, well reflect on three words each day, pondering their meaningfor our Divine Mercy consecration. (This went on and on.) But Mary isnt God shes our tender, loving mother. Great. 126 Therese understood well the power of Gods grace to cleanse her in one instant. For example, as we learned on Day 8, when she was 14 years old, she experienced the grace of her Christmas conversion, which immediately Endnotes 189 gave her die strengdi to overcome the deep, emotional sensitivity that had dogged her since her early childhood. Shop now. I am offering people a vessel with which they are to keep coming for graces to the fountain of mercy. So, for Week One, well focus on the backstory to Thereses teaching, a backstory that goes way back to the Garden of Eden, to the patriarch Abraham, and to Mary, the Mother of God. Then, well use the last day to prepare ourselves to make the Offering to Merciful Love as a Divine Mercy consecration. Second, I feel deep gratitude to Fr. Because in our day, when the family is so much under attack and when, sadly, so many families refuse Gods mercy, Jesus Heart is especially wounded. The Heart of Christ, pierced with a lance and overflowing with blood and water thatxs the source of grace. However, be aware of what you are. Well, when I saw that claim on the back of the book, I was sold. (3) I offer You, too, all the merits of the saints (in heaven and on earth), their acts of Love, and those of the holy angels. 201 Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, whose central desire was to quench the thirst of Jesus and console his Heart, expresses this idea best in her I thirst letter, which you can find in 33 Days to Morning Glory, pp. (More on this tomorrow.) However, I can suggest a way of renewing it with every breath. But what I mean by the consecration to Divine Mercy Therese-style goes even deeper. Alright, well, because were looking for a unifying statement, something diat can summarize the main points of what weve learned, it may be helpfal to have something more. 5 Emphasis added. God is very generous and does not deny His grace to anyone. (See Rom 5:5.) Now, while its beautiful to have a compassionate heart, it does hurt. 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