Nonetheless, when we consider the Merciful Love that God pours into our hearts, it tends to be much easier to let out an outward song of praise. Thats largely because of a popular and terribly rigorist book on Carmelite spiritualin- called The Treasure of Carmel. 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, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Pope St. John Paul II. Their extraordinary faith and hope is to believe in Gods promise of mercy and to hope that he will bring them to the heights of holiness, even if neither they nor anyone else sees it in this life. I desire to pour them out upon human souls. 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. So, I will say no more, especially because weve already covered the heart of all this during the retreat, namely, the idea of recognizing our litdeness. After all, maybe he could have gotten the number down to just three. WebBased on the book, 33 Days to Merciful Love, by Fr. Im adapting it slightly, particularly so we can pray it in the first person. Finally, I offer You, O Blessed Trinity! Francis choice of poverty affected rhe way his conscience judged him. 185 Story of a Soul, p. 14. and commentary, Fr. Publisher. So, blame Abraham! 72 Regarding trust being the key to receiving Gods mercy', Jesus told St. Faustina: The graces of My mercy are drawn by means of one vessel only, and that is trust. In a certain sense, God needs this womans help. Specifically, its to con sole Jesus by making a spiritual communion with the intention of receiving the mercy' that other people reject. Michael Ah, yes. 
But whats the catch? In spite of my great misery I fear nothing, but hope to sing You a hymn of glory forever. But is he giving such a gift? The Catholic Mass: Steps to Restoring God to the Center of Liturgy, Anatomy & Physiology Workbook For Dummies with Online Practice, Management of Healthcare Organizations: An Introduction, Third Edition, Cost Accounting & Management Essentials You Always Wanted To Know, CASP CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Study Guide: Exam CAS-002, Handbook of Research on Educational Leadership for Equity and Diversity, Le dernier pnalty : Histoire de football et de guerre, Fighting Faiths: The Abrams Case, The Supreme Court, and Free Speech (Cornell Paperbacks), Wilma Jean the Worry Machine Activity and Idea Book, Concerto in D Major, K. 314 for Flute and Piano, Chinese Acupuncture and Herbs for Common Diseases, 100 Principles for High Performance Soccer/Football Club Development Leadership And Quality Control. To satisfy Divine Justice, perfect victims were necessary, but the law of Love has succeeded to the law of fear, and Love has chosen me as a holocaust, me, a weak and imperfect creature.115 Again, its Thereses weakness that gave her the boldness to offer herself to Merciful Love. She does this through her powerful prayers for us, which are so effective because of the suffering she endured at the foot of the Cross. I hope that by holding on in faith to that greatest expression of love in the midst of our own trials and darkness, well find peace, and even joy and maybe even sing a song of praise. 3. The Heart of Christ, pierced with a lance and overflowing with blood and water thatxs the source of grace. 61-62. - Workbook not included 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. What? and trans. - Each retreat group needs one DVD set 121 In answer to the question of whether Thereses words about Holy Communion remaining in her were to be taken literally or metaphorically, Thereses sister Pauline (Mother Agnes) replied: She often enlarged on these ideas when speaking to me, and I am certain she meant them literally. In fact, her emphasis on trying includes fostering a sorrow for ones sins and making a firm resolution not to sin again. The Catechism says its die revelation in Jesus WEEK TWO: The Little Way 53 Christ of Gods mercy to sinners.06 Now, in Therese's day, which was during the terrible time of Jansenism, this truly would have seemed like a totally new and joyful revelation. That's the way to save the world through the power of Gods Merciful Love.160 WEEK FOUR: Into the Darkness 107 You know, it really is true. He eloquently explains how mercy is not synonymous with leniency, but is an act of responding to a privation, a lack of something which ought to be there. As she herself expressed it to the Lord: For me to love You as You love me, I would have to borrow Your own love.147 And she knew hed give it. I did this out of humility, but I soon recognized it was not true humility, but rather a great temptation from the devil. 174 Letters of St. Therese ofLisieux, vol. Beautiful guide to a self-lead retreat and/or preparation to Consecrate yourself to Merciful Love. We may have thought, Well, she didnt live where I live. In fact, its perfect if H APPENDIX TWO: Family Offering & Image Enthronement 171 youre not perfect! 3. Of course, while he certainly embraced all the truths of Scripture and Church teaching, he chose to emphasize poverty. Christo pher OMahony. 124 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE It has to do with the reality of Gods love his burning, passionate, infinite love. (Ive already shared what path Ive chosen.) Teach me to pray with my whole heart, Jesus, I trust in you. Because you are such great misery, I have revealed to you the whole ocean of My mercy. The Mass is, as it were, heaven on earth. 
More specifically, we love the Father with the perfect love of the Son, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. And so, the Lord sometimes permits that little souls remain in the dark ness of certain vices or sins so they wont fall into worse ones, like die sin of pride. Its the mercy of Jesus in action, the compassion of Jesus reaching out to lift up the lowly. Remember Sr. Febronie? Now, lest we think that Therese is alone in boldly speaking about not fearing God and being so familiar with him, we read the following from St. Faustina: Even if I were to hear the most terrifying tilings about Gods justice, I would not fear Him at all, because I have come to know Him well (Diary, 589). I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. He brings together several spiritual traditions and blends them in the pattern of the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. 4 Some of the content from this days reflection comes from my book The Second Greatest Story Ever Told, pp. catch(e){var iw=d;var c=d[gi]("M331907ScriptRootC264917");}var dv=iw[ce]('div');dv.id="MG_ID";dv[st][ds]=n;dv.innerHTML=264917;c[ac](dv); 6160 S. Syracuse Way 149 Cited in The Power of Confidence, pp. After all, it was the devil himself who said to St. John Vianney, If there were three upon earth like you, my kingdom would be destroyed.156 Just three! 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. So, the difficulty is to reverse this tendency in ourselves and to trust. Its the word from Scripture: Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (Jn 15:13). 198 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE 160 Regarding the power of little souls to save the world, Jesus told St. Faustina: For your sake I will withhold the hand which punishes; for your sake I bless the earth (Diary, 431). And now, to confirm my resolve and to console you for so much rejection of your mercy, I OFFER MYSELF, THROUGH THE HANDS OF MARY IMMACULATE,176 AS A VICTIM OF HOLO CAUST TO YOUR MERCIFUL LOVE, asking you to consume me incessantly, allowing tire waves of infinite tenderness shut up within you to overflow into my soul, and that I may thus become a martyr FINAL FIVE DAYS: Synthesis and Review 127 of your love, O my God, and a gift of mercy to so many others. (See pages 135-137 for the fall text.) Lowest prices Gallery wrap Framing options FREE SHIPPING on Divine Mercy Prints and Prayercards Y26-PIM10GW Y26-PB10GW (See below) Prayercards (1000) 2 %"x 3" cards $14.95 8" x 10" Prints (50) 8" x 10" prints $14.95 (400) 8" x W prints $64.95 Print. Chris Alar, MIC, a priest in my community, die Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. Okay, so with that in mind, now reflect on the idea that Mary probably has more motherly love in her Immaculate Heart than all other mothers combined. All rights reserved. Michael Gaitley, MIC.Fr. After all, if we live this breathing exercise as a prayer, then we can constantly be making a spiritual com munion, renewing the Offering to Merciful Love, and living praise and thanks. Still, we do have a lot of freedom regarding how we approach the truths of the moral life, which things well emphasize, and which truths weU especially choose to live by. However, theres a deeply important truth here, and if we dont get it, well have a hard time living the Litde Way. This is the out moment of breathing. Now, yes, we w'ould still be obligated to follow our conscience under such circumstances. Witness that 1 choose to accept St. Thereses help as 1 prepare to offer myself to Merciful Love. Make the Sign of the Cross 2. Well, I think we can live, so to speak, in one act of perfect love if our central motivation in life is like that of perfect contri tion. ivine Mercy Image Enthronement. Book Synopsis 33 Days to Merciful Love by : Father Michael Gaitley. 26 That Mary is the New Eve is derived from Sacred Scripture, taught by the early Fathers of the Church, and faithfully held throughout the Tradition of the Church. But thats why I called. I asked him what he meant. The Lord Jesus himself 200 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE tells us this in Sacred Scripture, Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me (Mt 20:25). Im convinced that I can change die world and that you can, too. When will she be able to love God perfectly with his own divine love? Second, she realized that sinners often close their hearts to the Lords loving mercy, and their rejection of it causes Jesus great suffering. But we have to be willing to accept the cross of an ordinary life and cat the bread of daily darkness. Then, three months later, she appeared to St. Therese in a dream. Its not a path on which Jesus gives grace and mercy because we deserve it but, rather, because he feels the need togive it. 218 Ibid., 454. T)reathing Meditation. There is no power that can stop me in my flight toward God.210 How to Renew the Offering with Every Breath: The Spiritual Communion of Merciful Love I toll h .u.Ur-Cil :i> -ill ( uliM. DAY 30 The Little Way Three words summarize what we learned about the Little Way. Wrong. Jesus needs little souls to receive his Merciful Love. Do you see him there, all bloody, bruised, and broken? 
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