Think of your breathing: in/out in/out in/out. (Mass is highly recommended but not essential.) Thats why St. Therese, who never left the convent, was declared Patron Saint of Missionaries and the Missions, along with St. Francis Xavier. It was through the practice of these nothings (Story ofa Soul, pp. 3. In fact, hers was so great a longing that, she admitted, given the opportunity, she basically would have thrown herself into the arms of the first creature who came along. This book, on the other hand, is about drinking from that fountain. 108 Cited in The Teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux on Purgatory by Hubert van Dijk, ORC, trans. Having explained the meaning of the three words ecce, fiat, and magnificat, now Im going to apply them to the three moments of our breathing: empty, in, and out. the Love and merits of the Blessed Virgin, my dear Mother. Mother Agnes recalled the occasion during an interview: When she asked me this, her face was all lit up, as ifshe were on fire with love. 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. 20? As you might have guessed, the ocean I just described is the ocean of Gods Merciful Love. Thats the key question. There are lots -ZX of reasons why people invite others into their homes. Its the Good News that Jesus didnt come for the righteous but for sinners. After all, to think such a thing (not to mention collecting relics of yourself) is certainly pride, right? So, if you want God to be strict with everyone, and if you yourself decide to be strict with others, then God will be strict with you. On top of that, she also felt rejected by God because of her sinfulness. In other words, now is the time of mercy. And so I succeeded. That was St. Thereses intention in making it, and it should be our intention as well. (Imperfect contrition, on the other hand, is sorrow for sin because of fear of hell and punishment.) <style> body { -ms-overflow . I mean, look at who you are. Well, when I saw that claim on the back of the book, I was sold. I often attend upon the dying and through entreaties obtain for diem trust in Gods mercy', and I implore God for an abundance of divine grace, which is always victorious. As St. Therese put it, We must be humbled and recognize our nothingness, and that is what so many are not willing to do.143 Now, that surely is true. Download Free PDF. That sounds scary! Its supposed to pull back great desires for holiness, like reining in a horse. Second, she realized that sinners often close their hearts to the Lords loving mercy, and their rejection of it causes Jesus great suffering. For instance, its to hope against hope, like Abraham did when he was called to sacrifice Isaac, believing in the impossible, namely, that God could even raise Isaac from the dead. And if theres one thing that Therese wants to say to us, its this: trust. Now what? Most of us are among the vast majority of humanity who are not famous, not well known, and not held up high on die pedestal of public opinion. 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. So, Satan, the Father of Lies, makes God look like a liar. Thats why Sr. Therese so emphasized trust. In other words, our acceptance of Christs gift of mercy and salvation is also a gift that we give to him. Gaitley's 33 Days to Morning Glory. Nor did she hear about the Child Jesus going around town changing water into apple juice and multiplying cookies. All rights reserved. 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. Help me better to know the great and unsurpassable goodness of God. Just then I saw the Most Holy Trinity. Jesus took me by the hand, and He made me enter a subterranean passage where it is neither cold nor hot, 104 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE where the sun does not shine, and which the rain or the wind does not visit, a subterranean passage where I see nothing but a half-veiled light, the light which was diffused by the lowered eyes of my Fiances Face! 120 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE DAY 31 The Offering Three words summarize what we learned about the Offering to Mercifiil Love: (1) Console, (2) The Catch, and (3) Purgatory. 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. (Or, as Therese would put it, its the Little Way of mercy.) Jesus gives it. We give it back to God as an exhaled magnificat. SPIRIT Infinity Book (Dec. 31, 2022 version) . He kept pestering me. Not by necessity but by his free choice, God allowed himself, in Jesus Christ, to feel a need for our love. Of course, the joy hasnt always bubbled over, and sometimes Ive w avered from the Little Way and lost my peace, but for the most part, its been a deep and growing peace and joy for 15 years. Let me explain. T)reathing Meditation. So, let me repeat: To live the Little Way, we must be merciful to others. But that didnt bother her not in the least. 29 every little thing. 33 days to merciful love retreat companion pdf. Finally, the obituary also includes the following statement from Sr. Marie, which she uttered in the midst of her mortal agony: I am bearing the harshness of divine Justice divine Justice! 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. Purify my intentions that I may do everything solely to please and glorify God. (The Poetry of Saint Therese ofLisieux, trans. Now, compassion means to suffer with, and such suffer ing, by its very nature, is other-directed. Todays Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fire of mercy. (Please use the above codes when ordering.) Now, recall that Mary, after she believed in the word spoken to her by the angel, went to visit her cousin, St. Elizabeth. In other words, it called into question Gods 116 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE goodness. (See endnote 159 for instructions on how to pray it.) 153 Therese believed she could only do littie things for God. I myself will attend to the sanctification of such souls. 33 Days to Morning Glory; Consoling the . (1698). You can either use die Prayer of Consecration to Merciful Love, Thereses own Offering to Merciful Love, or botii.182 Whichever you use, I recommend that you recite die prayer after attending Mass or even after receiving Holy Communion (if theres time). When will she be able to love God perfectly with his own divine love? Of course, most of us, especially in this social media age, long to be known, well liked, and praised for being important or attractive. Book 2 of 2: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration . (400 pages. ) 24 As well learn in Week Three of this retreat and elsewhere, consoling Jesus is an important part of St. Thereses spirituality. I say that because our trust problem primarily has to do with God. The only problem was that I also ran into a lot of thieves of hope after reading it. And the key lines that reveal its essence are actually' two questions. The saint of the Little Way believed that after she made her Offering to Merciful Love, she no longer needed to fear purga tory. Celine chose one item that pleased her. And by the way, if you plan to make your consecration in a group setting, see the note at the bottom of page 137. Ah, yes. From the Cross, he cries out for love of us, I thirst! and we mumble our prayers. The sickness that would take the young nuns life left her too weak to even write. So, my spiritual life became something of a roller coaster high with hope one minute and down with discouragement the next. Trust Recognizing our weakness, brokenness, and sin can be a difficult thing. On that latter point, Karol Wojtyla (the future St. John Paul II) went so far as to say, After many experiences and a lot of drinking, I am convinced diat the objective starting point oflove is the realization that I am needed by another. Now, lets turn to the third word spoken by Mary. 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. Now youll need the right prayer. Anyway, one more time, here are your two choices: rater of P Prayer of Consecration to Merciful Love Merciful Fadier, relying on the prayers and example of Abraham and Mary, my fadier and mother in faith, and of St. Therese, my sister in the way of humble confidence, I, choose, this day, with the help of your grace, to strive with all my heart to follow the Litde Way. What? Well have to accept to be in the dark, to live an ordinary lite, and to walk by faith. 90 Ibid. 219 Ibid., 1017. Saint Faustina once had a vision of purgatory (that place of suffering for the souls of those who die in a state of grace but who are still in need of purification100), and she asked the souls there what their greatest suffering was. After all, the nature of love is to humble itself. And so, the Little Way is, in a certain sense, the best path for giving God the greatest glory. Wash ington, DC 20002 U.S.A. wTVTv.icspublications.org INTRODUCTION Meet Three Friends Id like to begin by introducing three friends. Peter and Paul June 29 June 13 Our Lady of Mt. I choose air that You will!49 Later, Therese would express her bold desires for holiness in an even more audacious way, saying that she wanted to love God even more than Teresa ofAvila, the great Carmelite Doctor of the Church!50 However, she also realized her weakness and littleness. Amen. By diat, I mean were probably not yet at a point where we can grasp the Little Way and die Offering to Merciful Love in a single gaze, as St. John Paul II put it. Now, of course, the piercing of her Heart hurt. 144 The whole citation is as follows: You see what you are of yourself, but do not be frightened at this. This is St. Thereses amazing insight after she was conquered by love. And thats really the fine point of living the Little Way. 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. (See Appendix One.) Remember that image? Think of it: The One who doesnt need us decided to make himself need us! 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. Okay, but four weeks is only 28 days, so that leaves us with an extra five days. 159 The following passage from the Diary of St. Faustina provides the origin of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and reveals its power: In the evening, when I was in my [room], I saw an Angel, the executor of divine wrath. If you are feeling nothing, then good be happy! Of course, regarding that latter heaven, Im talking about the Mass, which is where we can love God the Father through, with, and in the Sons own perfect love (and even see that love in Sacrament). 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! We see this kind of freedom, for example, in the saints particularly in those who gifted the Church with major spiri tualities. We ask this so as to console your Heart and because we need your mercy. In fact, you might say that die self revelation of God through the burning bush as I AM advances to the self-revelation of God through the burning love of the Cross as /thirst" (Jn 19:28). Shes saying, I do not regret having offered myself to Love and neither will you! So get ready. Of course, its also possible to invite someone into our homes as an act of mercy. I see that it is enough to realize ones nothingness, and to give oneself wholly, like a child, into the arms of God (cited in Gaucher, p. 167). 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. 73 Therese believed she would become a great saint, but her faith and hope in this regard was not based on pride but, rather, humility, as is clear from the following passage: I considered that I was born for glory and when I searched out 182 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE the means of attaining it, God inspired in me the sentiments I have just described. (More on that tomorrow.) 53-54,75, 81-83, 87. Then, each member of your family should strive to accept diis rejected mercy and share it with others.214 Its that simple. In another way one may eat Christ spiritually, as He is under the sacramental species, inasmuch as a man r i 202 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE believes in Christ, while desiring to receive this sacrament; and this is not merely to eat Christ spiritually, but likewise to eat this sacrament; which does not fall to the lot of the angels. Okay, but in another sense, I think it could have something to do with perfection on our side. How? And then well remember I hope well remember Marys example of faith at the foot of the Cross. We can be set on fire. Its a longing that prepares us for the martyrdom of love. The martyrdom of love is rhe sweet martyrdom through which little souls can hope that God will come for us at the very 122 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE end of our lives and manifest his love for us in such a way that it will cause us to die of love. In other words, he wants this amazing teaching to explode onto the Catholic scene and fill hearts with hope and holiness. Because, again, one of die effects of the Offering to Mercifill Love is that it makes our hearts more compassionate. Today, Fr Gaitley, in "33 Days to Merciful Love", introduces Mary, the mother of faith. I will not stop singing my song of love until the choir ofAngels picks it up. So what did I find? I mean, Jesus tends toj,radzr//vheai our hearts as we live the Offering. It is the time of mercy in the whole Church. And why is that? This introduction is not part of the 33 days of preparation. So, whats a spiritual communion? So, what about Marys faith? 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. But then, Elizabeth gives the whole WEEK ONE: What Is Trust? But her pierced Heart is different from that of her Sons. Consoling the Heart of Jesus: Prayer Companion From the Do-It-Yourself Ignatian Retreat. Yes. Unfortunately, though, it doesnt count for your consecration day. 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 So Mary can win hearts in a way that even Jesus Christ cant. Amen. That moment is supercharged because, at the Mass, Jesus is giving himself Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity into our hands: literally, in the hands of the priest, and spiritually, in the hands of all the lay faithful who unite their own sacrifices to the offering of the priest at the altar. What Is Trust? In this magnificat moment, Jesus lungs slowdy fill with your praise and thanks. More specifically, its an extension of the most power fill moment of the Mass, what I earlier called the supercharged moment. But, of course, we cant just sit back, relax, and enjoy such happiness. So, joy should abound this day! That story expresses well how Therese approached the spiritual lite and the path to sanctity in particular. But today is a day for rejoicing! Well use four of those five to review the main teachings of each week. As we also learned on Day 13, St. Therese is a prophet w ho teaches us that in the present time of mercy, God w ants to work some of the greatest miracles of his mercy in the history of the WEEK FOUR: Into the Darkness 105 world. Its true that were not going to fully understand the whole path. Hes been told something, and he knows he must respect Jesus. In heaven she would not be like the Seraphim who cover themselves with their wings before God. (Gaucher, pp. Think of that. 11 Ibid., 149. But where? The Chaplet is a kind of extension of the prayer of the Mass. Remain in me as in a tabernacle and never separate Yourself from Your little victim. Here's what I mean: If Family A rejects the mercy of God and Family B receives it and shows mercy to others, then Family B becomes a light to families who have rejected Gods mercy, like Family A. aint Friend: A Source of Hope. Chris heart. For instance, the virtue of humility would respond to Thereses magnanimous statement about wanting to love God more than hes ever been loved before with something like this: Come on. In what follows, Id like to say more about this invitation to Jesus, the Divine Mercy, explain how to make it, and dien describe how to enthrone die image. His greatness is shown in how he has scattered the proud in their conceit and has lifted up the lowly (Lk 1:51), in how he resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (Jas 4:6). 1. So, at the incarnation, Jesus, the eternal Son, assumed a human nature and a human heart.200 And if his Heart truly is human, if he truly is like us in all things but sin, then his Heart is filled with the desire not only to love but also to be loved. How to Live in "One Single Act of Perfect Love" What does St. Therese mean when she says she wants to live in one single act of perfect love? 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). St. Therese asked the Lord to pour into her little soul all the rejected mercy that 20 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE others dont want and he gave it to her. After the angel departs, Mary goes in haste to visit her cousin, St. Elizabeth (the Visitation), and when Elizabeth hears Marys greeting, the child in her womb leaps for joy. Of course, he told her a lie: [The serpent] said to the woman, Did God say, You shall not eat of any tree of die garden? And the woman said to the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden; but God said, You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of die garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die. But the serpent said to the woman, Tou will not die. Instead of this I allowed myself to be wrapped in cotton wool and fattened up like a little bird that needs no penance. Canada & Contiguous U.S. Ends December 30 at 11:59 PM PT; Menu; 0; Search Having said that, I will also include some of the teach ings of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, another great saint of mercy whose mission was closely related to that of St. Therese? 1 do so with the burning desire that the message of Gods merciful love, proclaimed here through Saint Faustina, may be made known to all the peo ples of the earth and fill their hearts with hope. Therefore, there must be such a path! Yes, its true that we should always follow our conscience, but we also have a responsibility to form our conscience properly. Y26-SGOVD For our complete line of books, prayercards, pamphlets, and more, visit ShopMercy.org or call 1-800-462-7426. I dont deserve to be here, but Ive learned this pleases you. Not necessarily. Its a masterpiece, especially the later chapters. So, if we object, then maybe were simply looking for justice. Smile Remember Thereses smile at her death. A Retreat That's Similar to Morning Glory. I say that because you can 160 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE trust your doctor without loving him. 33 Days to Merciful Love: Retreat Companion by Michael E. Gailey, Miscellaneous Items, Statues, and Fonts, Olive Wood items from the Holy Land (Jerusalem, Is, RCIA - The Right of Christian Initiation of Adults. 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. I clearly see my sins. But do we? He has anticipated the movements of the Holy Spirit and given us means by which to suck the marrow out of this year of Mercy. 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. 154 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE Now, on this topic of God not needing us, Id say that Exodus 3:14 puts it best. That was her night of faith. For St. Therese, its all about trust. See also The Context ofHoliness, pp. [T]he cross will remain the point of reference for other words too of the Revelation of John: Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him and he with me. In a special way, God also reveals His mercy when He invites man to have mercy on His only Son, the crucified one. 6English translation of the Catechism ofthe Catholic Church: Modifications from the Editio Typica (Washington, D.C./Vatican: United States Catholic Conference, Inc./Librcria Editrice Vaticana, 1997), 397. DAY 24 Liturgical Darkness Yesterday, we learned the secret to overcoming our blindness to our own personal sins, the secret to being little: the fire of Gods love. Y26-2ME Y26-2MEDVD The Second Greatest Story Ever Told Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, expounds on the pro found connection between Divine Mercy and Marian consecration, culminating in the person of John Paul II. But how can this be? He encourages us to contemplate Mary's leap of faith - when the angel proclaimed that she, a virgin, would conceive a child - and not any child - but the Messiah - the Son of God! Though weak, broken, and sinful, help me to trust that I can become a great saint through the amazing power of Divine Mercy. 1,472 300 . But this was not the kind of justice that Sr. Febronic sought. Because of lais faith. From Gods perspective, though, the truly great souls are the little souls, because they allow Gods greatest attribute, his mercy, to shine forth most fully. 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. And while he doesnt specifically use the term console,202 its clear that thats what hes getting at: The events of Good Friday and, even before that, in prayer in Gethsemane, introduce a fundamental change into the whole course of the revelation of love 156 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE and mercy in the messianic mission of Christ, The one who went about doing good and healing and curing every sickness and disease now Himself seems to merit the greatest mercy and to appeal for mercy, when He is arrested, abused, condemned, scourged, crowned with thorns, when He is nailed to the cross and dies amidst agonizing torments. My grace is not lost; if the soul for whom it was intended does not accept it, another soul takes it.219 ALL: Lord Jesus, if you want to pour out your mercy on souls, how much more must you desire to pour it out on whole families, especially in our time when so many families reject you. And guess what? More on that tomorrow. 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