What is Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary?
Total Consecration to Jesus is an exercise to increase your spirituality which leads to the ability to truly serve our Lord Jesus Christ. The basic premise set forth is simply that Jesus came into the world through Mary and that for us to always be assured of being close to Jesus, even closer than ever before, we should go through Mary.
Initially, this idea may seem strange to some. Why consecration? And why consecration through Mary? What does that even mean?
Consecration means to set aside for a sacred purpose. Mary’s life was set aside for the sole purpose of serving our Lord. By following her example, we, too, can completely give ourselves to Christ in a fundamental way that consecrates us to Him. We give our lives to Him in service and love.
Why do this?
We consecrate ourselves in order to be more devoted to the Lord and His Blessed Mother. It helps us grow in holiness and increase our faith, hope, and love. It is a prayerful and focused method of drawing closer to Jesus than ever before.
Who is this for?
Consecration to Jesus is for anyone, Catholic or not, who is old enough to understand the love of Jesus and Mary.
How does it work?
Consecration consists merely of a 33-day period of prayerful preparation followed by the actual act of consecration itself. We use the book, "33 Days to Morning Glory", by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC.
33 day preparation
with each day we read a few pages of the "33 Days book". The first 28 days we cover four Saints who were dedicated to the Marian Consecration: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa and St. Pope John Paul II. After the 28 days the next 5 days include a recap of what we read which leads to the Consecration day.Consecration
The object of this consecration is to cast off the spirit of the world, which is contrary to that of Jesus Christ, in order to acquire fully the spirit of Jesus Christ through the Blessed Virgin. Hence the practices suggested by St. Louis De Montfort: renouncement of the world and knowledge of self, of the Blessed Virgin and of Jesus Christ.
Where do I get a book?
You can get a copy of the book from your local Christian Book Store. You can also purchase the book online. There are E-Book versions available.
When does it begin and end?
April 10th is the start day with May 13th being the Day of Consecration. The Feast of Our Lady of Fatima.