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. Jesus. The graces of My mercy are drawn by means of one vessel only, and that is trust. Alas! 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. And so the test was really all about love, right? Its like this: Is trust an act of love? The awareness of this plunges me into deep recollection, without the slightest effort on my part. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. [I prove my love for God] by all the smallest things and doing them through love (Ibid., p. 196). Again, when his Sacred Heart was pierced, it became the Fountain of Mercy, the source of mercy. The Church is showing her maternal side, her motherly face, to a humanity that is wounded. In fact, she even told the Lord, [H]ere on earth, I cannot conceive of a greater immensity of love than the one which it has pleased You to give to me freely, without any merit of my part. Its exactly what we need, namely, his mercy entering into our emptiness. 33 days is a long time to be on retreat, and it just might happen that, despite our good intentions and best efforts, we'll miss a day (or days) of the readings and prayers. 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. Faustina also shared the following experiences she had in prayer: I interceded before Him tor the whole world. Its to save the world.15 Thars Gods master plan in this time of mercy'. I can think of no better way to begin to see through the lens of mercy titan by spending time each day gazing upon dtis image of Jesus. Purify my intentions that I may do everything solely to please and glorify God. 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. 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. 224 Ibid., 341. 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? There, we read that its all about consoling Jesus. In other words, its all about loving Jesus with perfect love, the kind of love where we dont seek to console ourselves but, rather, seek to console him. Lord, You know it, I have no other treasures than the souls it has pleased You to unite to mine; it is You who entrusted these treasures to me (Story ofa Soul, p. 254). Never before had I prayed with such inner power as I did then (474). Help me to participatefully, consciously, and actively in the borrowed divine love ofliturgical worship. In her Letter 197, she powerfully expresses this idea: [T]he weaker one is, without desires or virtues, the more suited one is for the workings of this consuming and transforming Love [B]ut we must consent to remain always poor and without strength, and this is die difficulty Ah! While Week Three of the retreat will go into much more detail about St. Thereses Offering, here Ill just summarize its three most basic points. Rather, we can be missionaries of Divine Mercy to the whole world through prayer. 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. 20 Ibid. God Doesn't Need Us. Retreat Companion for Priests by Fr. I am certain, then, that You will grant my desires; I know, O my God! Indeed, amid the foul and stuffy Jansenist atmosphere, Therese's discovery of the Little Way came as a breath of fresh air, leading her to pray, O my God, You surpassed all my expectation. Alright, so we acknowledge that God is completely selfsufficient and content. I mean, weve got the very long option (Thereses actual text), but what about a very short option? Infinite tenderness. 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. These words moved me deeply, and although I pretended not to hear them, I understood them very well and had no doubt about them (429). Therese of Lisieux, trans. 146 See Story ofa Soul, p. 158: [T]he more one advances, the more one sees the goal is still far off. Ah, but after having rested for a brief time in the fiat moment, your heart and lungs are ready to release what youve just enjoyed. And so, her faith is like that of Abraham, as John Paul points out: Just as Abraham / hope believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations (Rom 4:18), so Mary, at the Annunciation, having professed her virginity (How shall this be, since I have no hus band?) believed that through the power of the Most High, by the power of the Holy Spirit, she would be come the Mother of Gods Son in accordance with die angels revelation: The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God (Lk 1:35).15 So, if we want to understand the mystery of Mary, we should reflect on the fact that she believed Gods Word, even when it seemed impossible. There must be a path for little souls like her: a straight, short, and totally new way. 1 ask all this in Jesus name. Well, die way to relieve his heartache is by receiving his mercy. 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. Its called Tou Did It to Me1: A Practical Guide to Mercy in Action (Stockbridge: Marian Press, 2014). Because, in a sense, the world has already been saved. (If we did, we might get puffed up with pride and no longer be little.) 33 Days to Merciful Love Group Retreat; Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told Series; Leaders . 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. Emphasis added. Amen. Were sinners who would die of terror if we fully realized our selfishness and sin. With her prayers, shes preparing your heart to accept the gift of the Offering to Merciful Love. But heres some saving good news: In his loving mercy, Godfills up the abyss ofour wretchedness with his own divine love. Finally, Ill be forever grateful to St. Therese herself for sending me die yellow roses that changed my life and for teaching me die Little Way of mercy that saved it. By this, I mean that when you make the Offering, you could also solemnly put up an Image of Divine Mercy' in a place of honor in your home (if D 174 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE you dont already have an image there). I say that because, as Scripture teaches, the measure with which we measure will be measured back to us (see Lk 6:38). 125 Cited by Patrick Ahern, in Maurice and Therese: The Story of a Love (New York: Doubleday, 1998), p. 139. Therese of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face. The Child Jesus part should be clear in light of the saints emphasis on the importance of having a childlike trust in God. This blind hope in your mercy, O Lord, is my only treasure. And this is so because few souls know the unfath omable mercy of God and His great goodness.9 Todays Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fire of mercy. All rights reserved. 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. 118 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE Recognize To live the Little Way, we need to recognize the darkness of our littleness and our brokenness. Merciful Savior, may the rays of mercy that go forth from your Heart reign in our home and in our hearts. So, whats a spiritual communion? More specifically, we love the Father with the perfect love of the Son, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. After all, unlike Eve, Abraham refused to give in to the temptation to think that God is a liar, to think that God doesnt keep his promises, to think that God is not good. And as I mentioned earlier, he wants us to be on fire with love. efore Consecration. Alas, I never made any. To help us understand, listen to what the Lord himself said to St. Faustina about the rejected grace and mercy of his Heart:93 I desire to bestow My graces upon souls, but they do not want to accept them. Read the Mercy Saints. And if theres one thing that Therese wants to say to us, its this: trust. But even with such a solid scriptural foundation, we cant simply decide for ourselves that its a time of mercy. Such a decision would need to come from God, and someone with authority would have to announce it. Be happy like Therese, w'ho knew that good doctors, when they perform op erations, put their patients to sleep. In other words, be happy that if you keep living the Litde Way, God will especially be working through you even in the midst of your daily darkness and aridity. But despite this, try to be faithful, so that He does not have to wait in vain for your love.109 Yes, God is so good to little souls who recognize their weakness. "y> Thankfully, Therese could confide in her dear sister Marie whenever she was tempted to think that God had rejected her but Maries words only brought temporary comfort, and Thereses scruples followed her even into the Carmelite con vent (also called Carmel). Be happy like Therese, who believed that He will undoubtedly awaken before my great eternal retreat. Be happy like Therese, who, despite feeling far from being a saint, trusted that God would eventually make her into a great one. Simply put, the Little Way is a choice. Let me explain. 1,1877-1890. 149-150). Without me, you are nothing. 1 View; The Offering, thereby, makes life both sweet and terrible (in a good way!) Prophets & Kings__1890__the Seventh Day Adventist Bible study. (2) Write out or print up the Prayer of Consecration to Merciful Love or Thereses own text so you can sign it after youve recited it if youd like, you can visit ShopMercy.org for a certificate or prayercard with the Prayer of Consecration to Merciful Love. The Bible says that even the just man sins seven times a day (Prov 24:16). (See the Resource Pages at the back of this book for more informa tion.) Not only that, but Mary had to watch her child go tlirough a suffering worse than anyone has ever had to bear. It is a consignment that he gave us, but which comes from on High.75 So, were in a time of mercy, and we have that on the authority of the Pope. Emphasis added. I found what I was looking for. 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. 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). However, I can suggest a way of renewing it with every breath. I love you! We thought that was the end, when, suddenly, she raised her eyes, eyes that were full of life and shining with an indescribable happiness surpassing all her hopes. [That] sublime gaze lasted for the space of a Credo. Then she closed her eyes and the whiteness of her face, which had become more accentuated during the ecstasy, returned to normal. Seeing this very moment from the Cross, Merciful Love willed a new age in Salvation History to coincide with the dawn of the third Christian millennium. Well, I have three recommendations. Whats the medication? Todays Prayer: Spend the day pondering the Offering to Merciful Love as it is summarized in these three words: Relate, See, and Smile. During those very joyful days of the Easter season, Jesus made me feel that there were really souls who have no faith, and who, through the abuse of grace, lost this precious treasure, die source of the only real and pure joys. However, at this point, perhaps some of us are experiencing at least something of St. Faustina Kowalskas own sentiments: It seems to me as though Jesus could not be happy without me, nor could I, without Him. (See Rom 5:5.) And then well remember I hope well remember Marys example of faith at the foot of the Cross. 23-53. Youve been faithfully preparing for this moment for the last 33 days. In other words, were supposed to be moved with compassion at the suffering of others. 276-77. Most Blessed Trinity, I desire to Love You and make You Loved, to work for the glory of WEEK THREE: The Offering to Merciful Love 85 Holy Church by saving souls on earth and liberating those suffering in purgatory. Using the same 33-day 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. O my God! To one degree or another, as sons and daughters of Adam and Eve, we all have a trust prob lem. He believed Gods promise, even to the extent of hoping against hope (Rom WEEK ONE: What Is Trust? A Retreat That's Similar to Morning Glory. Immediately afterward, she went to her sister Pauline (Mother Agnes), who was prioress at the time, a nd asked permission to make the Offering. Its a masterpiece, especially the later chapters. 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. Wrong. After all, we just heard that Jesus told St. Faustina that shed die of terror if he showed her her wretchedness. For example, theyd say things like, That little Therese isnt so little. I know that this whole multitude of sins would be lost in the twinkling of an eye like a drop of water cast into a burning furnace. But true friendship is a two-way street. But Therese tells us to try. 214 Sharing Gods mercy with others is a key to living the Family Offering to Mercifiil Love. I try to con sole them by inviting diem to get an Image of Divine Mercy, which, in my opinion, is die next best thing. I say that because, while the Divine Mercy' Image is certainly not a Sacrament, it is an extraordinary image of grace.212 Actually, I tell my friends not just to get a Divine Mercy Image for their homes but to enthrone it in their homes. In the whole of this messianic program of Christ, in the whole revelation of mercy through the cross, could mans dignity be more highly respected and ennobled, for, in obtaining mercy, he is in a sense the one who at the same time shows mercy?203 So, whats the word of Christ that does not pass away? Try it. My love discovers die charms Of your Face adorned with tears. 33 Days to Morning Glory; Consoling the . Souls that trust boundlessly are a great comfort to Me, because I pour all the treasures of My graces into them. for all the graces You have granted me, especially the grace of making me pass through the crucible of suffering. Theyd almost have you believe that they were immaculately conceived, like Mary. To put it differently, Therese teaches us that when we clearly see the reality of Gods passionate love for us, it makes us realize we cant compete! Coxsecration. In fact, we get the sense that shes right down here in the grittiness of ordinary life with the rest of us. Sin, especially if repeated, can lead to corruption, not quantitatively in the sense that a certain number of sins makes a person corrupt but rather qualitatively: habits are formed that limit ones capacity for love 192 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE and create a false sense of self-sufficiency. Well, consider the following. 186 Ibid. Its a choice to be little. Moreover, by striving to quench his thirst for love, by loving him in return, we have mercy on him. This is one of the effects of original sin, one of its tragic consequences.7 And so, what the Catechism says about Adam and Eve, to one degree or an other, applies to us all: They become afraid of the God of whom they have conceived a distorted image .8 And w hat has become distorted about our image of God? Washington, DC 20002 U.S.A. wwTv.icspublications.org From With Empty Hands by Conrad de Meestcr, O.C.D. Let me explain. since the happy day, it seems to me that Love penetrates and surrounds me, that at each moment this Merciful Love renews me, purifying my soul and leaving no trace of sin within it, and I need have no fear of purgatory. The saint herself describes it as follows: I was enjoying such a living faith, such a clear faith, that the thought of heaven made up all my happiness, and I was unable to believe there were really impious people who had no faith. Rather, the focus in this para graph is not on seeking out suffering but, rather, on accepting the suffering that God will choose for her. I desire to pour them out upon human souls. Final Fivt Days Synthesis and Review For four weeks, weve been reflecting on what a consecration to Divine Mercy (St. Therese-style) is all about and weve covered a lot of material. Fill my heart with a faith-filled song ofpraise and thanksgiving to God for his tender love and mercy! Published by Marian Press. . In fact, he even commands us to be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect (Mt 5:48). She kissed the face and both cheeks, Endnotes 191 and not the feet of the crucifix as was the custom at that time. It happened during my freshman year. Are you going to console his Heart by letting him pour into your soul the love that others have rejected? Basically, the longing of the soul for God becomes so intense that the thread of this life is broken. 162 Ibid., p. 211. More specifically, it began with a lie: Eve listened to the lie of the serpent, a lie that made God seem jealous, selfish, and conniving. Simply recall the case of Sr. Marie of the Trinity, one of St. Thereses novices who feared purgatory and wondered if someone as weak as she could hope to avoid it. Anselm W. Romb, OFM, Cap. Seraphims words, I knew he was right, because I remembered how Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta had often written about the importance of accepting everything with a smile, with praise and thanksgiving. Finally, I offer You, O Blessed Trinity! What we think of as negligence, Therese wrote, is very often heroism in the eyes of God. She warned Celine: On the last day, you will be astonished to see your sisters freed from all their im perfections, and they will appear as great saints. Although such little souls might pass unnoticed and have nothing to boast about, they are great in the eyes of God, for in their poverty they are full of hope ( With Empty Hands, p. 110). For now, lets just consider that if we want to live the Little Way, we must do three tilings: (1) Recognize the darkness: Recognize the darkness of our littleness and brokenness. She chose mercy, and so, even Gods Justice seemed to her clothed in love." Here it is: Blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled (Lk 1:45).13 Now, according to St. John Paul II, that final blessing has a fundamental importance.14 Why? So, when we keep trying and keep trusting, God purifies [us] every moment in His love and He lets no sin remain. Okay, so that covers two of our three things for living the Little Way that we learned on Day 11: Keep trying and keep trusting. WEEK ONE: What Is Trust? Rather, he judges the heart. I offer them to You with gladness, begging You to look upon me only in the Face of Jesus and in His heart burning with Love. Abrahams whole walk with God was a walk of faith. }si Now, in their efforts to live all this hidden and extraordinary faith, hope, and love, little souls are in good company. 196 Diary, 244. Recognizing the darkness that comes from being little, helpless, and weak. An Age of Divine Mercy. Michael Gaitley, MIC, 33 Days to Merciful Love. So, lets try to be faithful, and lets trust in Gods promise of mercy. So, I told Fr. I Myself will defend it as My own glory (48). 205 Catechism, 478. And if youre very little and your trust is great, then you may even become a great saint. As you pause here in the ecce moment with empty lungs, the soldiers lance thrusts through Jesus side and into his Heart, causing blood and water to flow out and down like a waterfall, down into your heart and soul. They all replied in unison, [L]onging for God. 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. If we live this attitude of presenting our wretchedness to the Lord (ecce), receiving his mercy (fiat), and then praising and thanking him for his saving mercy (magnificat/ we can be assured that we wont seriously be wounding the Lord by our lack of trust for trust is not only praise and thanks, its also to receive Gods mercy- Remember how Fr. 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. Gailtley's 33 Days to Morning Glory. Seraphims answer is very interesting. 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! I say that because our prayers truly can obtain for others this amazing mercy, even for those who seem hopelessly lost. My Heart drinks only of the ingratitude and forgetfulness of souls living in the world. Michael Gaitley)-Consecration to Merciful Love Certificate -Prayer of Consecration to Merciful Love prayer card-St. Thrse card (limite 80, a. Read the latest magazines about 33-Days-to-Merciful-Love-A- and discover magazines on Yumpu.com XX English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk Unknown Help us to be grateful for Gods mercy with your own joyfulness of heart at the Visitation. Well, Therese is a great Doctor of the Church because she discovered such a way - rather, she rediscovered it. 8. A related quote from Pope Francis came during an interview on the plane ride back from World Youth Day in Brazil on July 28, 2013: 1 believe that this is the season of mercy. Well, because she knows this about God: (8) Time is nothing in Your eyes, and a single day is like a thousand years. In fact, it made her so filled with confidence in God's love for her that she concluded the manuscript as follows: aHow will this story of a little white flower' come to an end? We tend to doubt Gods goodness. I searched, then, in the Scriptures for some sign of this elevator, the object of my desires, and I read these words coming from the mouth of Eternal Wisdom: Whoever is a LITTLE ONE, let him come to me." /\ Sequel io 33 Days to Morning Glory. "download pdf 33 Days to Merciful Love: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Divine Mercy Consecration by Michael E. Gaitley on Kindle Full Edition. 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. But what was die nature of this suffering? I can assure you that He is grieved over this. Maybe youre not quite ready. Because of what she went through on Calvary. Now what? Because while the sins of the world are finite, the mercy that flows from the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross is infinite. Before we get to that, heres something that may be even more shocking: As St. Therese was dying, because she believed what she taught, because she believed that she would be a great saint, she herself collected the clippings of her nails and invited her sister Pauline (Mother Agnes) to take them, presumably to 58 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE be used as relics!67 Also, she encouraged the other sisters to keep the rose petals that had touched her crucifix, saying, They will help you perform favors later on; dont lose one of them.68 What? Think of it: God loves us so much more than we love him. But remember, the Little Way is a Litde Way of darkness. But it does involve real pain. In fact, it becomes an act of perfect love, because perfect love, like perfect contrition, is concerned with the Lords Heart. Jesus is anxious to help that soul, and if it is faithful to this grace from God, it can very soon attain die highest holiness possible for a creature here on earth. Fr. And so begins again that wonderful cycle of love and mercy: rccr/empty fiat/in magnificat/out ectf/emptyfiat/in magnificat/out. Work of Mercy. Recognizing what? And Faustina even refers to the soul that receives this grace as the sinner. Certainly God can give this final grace even to someone who turns to Him from a state of mortal sin how great is the power of Gods mercy! Well, thats when Fr. Todays Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fire of mercy. 152 For a powerful example of this sentiment, watch the YouTube video of Johnny Cashs rendition of Hurt by Nine Inch Nails. Mary truly is the New Eve who brings us to the New Adam on die new tree of life, the Cross. So, over the next four days, well reflect on three words each day, pondering their meaningfor our Divine Mercy consecration. 570. I shared in the introduction that when I first learned about the Little Way, it filled me with hope that maybe even someone like me could become a saint. What? Edit Details. 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