Jesus is so fatigued with always having to take the initiative and to attend to others that He hastens to take advantage of the repose I offer to Him. 107 Pope John Paul II, Theotokos: Woman, Mother, Disciple {Boston: Pauline Books and Media, 2000), p. 38. Of course not! 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). Problem is, not everyone accepts, receives, and draws from such a superabundant source. May they show us that in the light of Gods Merciful Love, the darkness of sin (repented sin) is not so dark after all. When we compare, then, the mystery of Gods infinite, burning love for us with our own weak efforts to love him in return, it humbles us, lowers us, reduces us, and crushes us to the dust but it doesnt destroy us. In other words, it doesn't focus on lots of vocal prayers each day of the retreat but, rather, on short spiritual readings that you can easily ponder in your heart throughout the day. 152 For a powerful example of this sentiment, watch the YouTube video of Johnny Cashs rendition of Hurt by Nine Inch Nails. Help me to do three things: (1) recognize the darkness of my littleness, (2) keep trying to grow in holiness, and (3) keep trusting in your mercy. More over, Marie felt that she herself was the little bird and that there was no hope for her to love God as Therese loved him. And what does trust in Jesus mean? Here is the Son of God! When we give it, look out! Based on the book, 33 Days to Merciful Love, by Fr. Specifically, hell lift the veil of his glory and approach us at the end with such a beautiful radiance of love and mercy that we wont be able to stand it. It means striving to never tire of asking God for forgiveness. Are you going to console his Heart by letting him pour into your soul the love that others have rejected? In short, its to allow Jesus to make our hearts more like liis. I mean, if we receive all the rejected mercy that other souls dont want, whats that going to cost us? Of course, you should try not to miss a day of reading, but if you do, dont worry. 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. He had something, he had intuited that this was a need in our time (Vatican translation). Thankfully, Therese was very much WEEK THREE: The Offering to Merciful Love 71 attracted to another kind of offering: the Offering to Merciful Love. Of course, we know that at the Annunciation she believed Gods Word, hoping against hope that she w'ould become the mother of the Son of God through a virginal conception. I do not fear anything, although the storm is raging, and frightful bolts strike all around me, and I then feel quite alone. Y26-33DAY book Y26-EB330AY The 'One Thing' Is Three Learn the key to the Churchs wisdom and the greatest mystery of the Catholic faith: the Most Holy Trinity. 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. 47 Ibid., pp. Of course, as weve already learned, St. Therese helps us with this. However, for someone who lives by himself, I would encourage him to make the individual Offering to Merciful Love of St. Therese of Lisieux, which this book describes. But when Marys Immaculate Heart was pierced, it became an instrument ofgrace that opens hearts to receive Gods mercy (see Lk 2:35). Again, these three things are recommendations. 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. In other words, he wants this amazing teaching to explode onto the Catholic scene and fill hearts with hope and holiness. And so, although he seems to be dead (because this is a meditation, you actually still console him), Mar} gently raises you to his lips. Whether you want to deepen your love of Divine Mercy or have a devotion to St. Therese, 33 Days to Merciful Love is the book for you. 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. Todays prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fire of mercy. 167-168). All rights reserved. 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. Remain in me as in a tabernacle All our justice is stained in Your eyes. Also, its interesting to note that St. Therese once appeared to St. Faustina and encouraged her to trust in Jesus (see Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul [Stockbridge: Marian Press, 1987], 150. We must strive to show mercy. At least I dont think so, I replied. Anyone can become a little soul at heart, just as even the materially rich can be poor in spirit. In other words, its not in spite of humility but, rather, because of humility that she believed she could become one of the greatest of saints. (See Rom 5:5.) In fact, thats really the most amazing part: Jesus need is to show mercy and to save us. Its where people live as if God did not exist, as if theres no heaven, as if this world is all there is. Book Title. What? And also, In one instant the Lord gave me a knowledge of the sins committed throughout the whole world during these days. 28 See 33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-YourselfRetreat In Preparation for Marian Consecration (Stockbridge: Marian Press, 2011), pp. . First, imagine that the heavens above are an infinite ocean. I have always noticed that when I compared myself to the saints, there is between them and me the same difference that exists between a mountain whose summit is lost in the clouds and the obscure grain of sand trampled underfoot by passers-by. 74 Story of a Soul, p. 200. Okay, but why? Dark clouds creep in and cover up the sun (what St. Ignatius calls desolation). Well, its not. I felt I had found what I was looking for. In other words, Febronie was perhaps like die sons of thunder in die Gospel, who wanted punishment and strict justice for sinners (see Lk 9:54). And diat may be die text youd like to use and pray with, even daily. 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). DAY 1 Eve of Darkness4 We begin in the beginning with Eve and the fall of humanity, the Eve who reveals the opposite of trust, the Eve who caused die time of darkness. In her visions at Fatima, Our Lady asked (first) for the consecration of Russia to her. One expert on Carmelite spirituality contrasted these two paths (that of merit and that of mercy) as follows: [God] brings about [our sanctification] by the diffusion of grace which He gives according to our merits, or simply to satisfy the need ofhis mercy.91 I dont know about you, but I choose the latter path! L: St. Joseph, L: St. Faustina, L: St. Therese, A: Pray for us. Libraries. Infinite justice? (See pages 135-137 for the fall text.) 215 Dtfrry, 723. ' why cant I tell all little souls how unspeakable is Your condescension? In other words, I diligently searched through nearly all of St. Thereses writings in order to discover once and for all whether or not the Little Way really could give hope of becoming a saint even to someone like me. 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. We need only fear the sin of presumption where we seek to justify' ourselves and our behaviors without asking for forgiveness and mercy. A vivid and clearly felt presence of God continues in my soul. (For more infor mation on the Chaplet and how to pray it, see this endnote.159) So, thats the secret to saving the world. After our fiat, after weve experienced the power of Gods Merciful Love, we, too, will want to give praise to God. (See Appendix One.) Finally, I offer You, O Blessed Trinity! The Word Became Flesh. 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. 210 Diary, 761. are nothing-, they are not what give me the unlimited confidence that I feel in my heart. She was actually quite big. And then theyd go on about Thereses impressive virtues, desires, sacrifices, and sufferings such that Id think to myself: Well, maybe the Little Way is too big for me. Since You deigned to give me a share in this very precious Cross, I hope in heaven to resemble You and to see shining in my glorified body the sacred stigmata of Your Passion. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition - starting at . No. And, in fact, the line that follows this paragraph makes it even clearer: Oh! 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. In other words, were supposed to be moved with compassion at the suffering of others. 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. Oh, how great is the goodness of God, greater than we can understand. DAY 32 The Darkness Three words summarize our week of going into the darkness: (1) Relate, (2) See, and (3) Smile. The Offering to Merciful Love Nine months after St. Ther'ese discovered her Little Way, something happened that catapulted her far along its path. Great! This Participant Packet is designed for those who would like to join a 33 Days to Morning Glory Small Group Retreat. 50 See With Empty Hands, pp. And so, through our prayers and deeds of mercy that are the fruit of our Offering, theyll get a second chance to receive Gods mercy'. Well, because magnificat basically means the same as praise and thanksgiving, when we give our magnificat to the Lord, were consoling him in the best possible way. Of course, sometimes its easier to praise and thank the Lord than at other times. Teach me to pray with my whole heart, Jesus, I trust in you. For instance, she tells us that God cannot desire useless sufferings for us124 and that he even shields his eyes whenever we must endure it, because he doesnt want to have to see us suffer.125 88 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE (6) After earths Exile, I hope to go and enjoy You in the Fatherland, but I do not want to lay up merits for heaven. In other words, she presented herself to the Lord just as she was. The C second friend is Mark Moran, an old buddy from college. 194 While the idea that we can console Jesus die Head of the Mystical Body sometimes causes difficulty for people, the idea that we can console Jesus in the members of his Body is usually not a. problem. March 14 - Day 3 3/33. Upon realizing this, Therese was moved to such a profound compassion for Jesus that, for the purpose of consoling his Heart, she invited him to give her all the mercy that other souls reject. So, in a sense, the foundation of the entire moral life comes down to properly forming our conscience. 76-81. So she offered to her little sisters, Celine and Therese, a basket frill of such items. Let me explain. Your great trust in Me forces Me to continuously grant you graces. As seen on EWTN. It can be so because Gods ways are not our ways, and he delights in lifting up the lowly and making the greatestfrom the littlest and perhaps no sinner is more lowly and little than Therese of Lisieux. A: Pray for us. Well, when I saw that claim on the back of the book, I was sold. Of course, Im talking about Mary, our mother in faith. Since You loved me so much as to give me Your only Son as my Savior and my Spouse, the infinite 135 136 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE treasures of His merits are mine. DAY 15 What It's Not Probably the best way to begin to understand die Offering to Merciful Love is to contrast it with what its not. 219 Ibid., 1017. Well, in a certain sense, yes, because it in creases our longing for God. Yes, I believe. Maybe we cant yet fully give him our trust I know I couldnt. C 142 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE he Freedom oe Coxsc/ence. It reminds us of what went wrong and helps us recognize the path to making things right. Weve seen the divine sun and have been warmed by its rays. Bring me, through Mary, to the Fountain of Mercy. "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? 178 For group recitation, I recommend the Prayer of Consecration to Mer ciful Love. Well, because she knows this about God: (8) Time is nothing in Your eyes, and a single day is like a thousand years. Thereses expressed desire is no less remarkable: She wants to console Jesus, a desire that she repeats later (see paragraph 6), a desire thats a particularly important concept in her spirituality.122 Actually, Thereses desire to console Jesus responds to an objection some might have, namely, that the goal of the Offering is selfishly all about Thereses own personal sanctity. 216 Ibid. 1074. For example, theyd say things like, That little Therese isnt so little. Its simple. That is faith. Not only that, but her Son is the most lovable child of all. What Is Trust? 9. Just as a torrent, throwing itself with impetuosity into the ocean, drags after it everything it encounters in its passage, in the same way, O Jesus, the soul who plunges into the shoreless ocean of Your Love, draws with her all the treasures she possesses. And this consoling love can make us into saints, even great saints. Quite the contrary', in fact. But thats not what she teaches. When I say mortified, this is not to give the impression that I performed acts of penance. In fact, St. Therese believed that for little souls who live the Little Way and make the Offering to Merciful Love, purgatory can easily he avoided. Holy Face ofJesus by Sr. Genevieve of the Holy Face Office Central de Lisieux Photographs of St. Therese of Lisieux Office Central de Lisieux Printed in the United States of America To the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy May we trust in Jesus even more. T)reathing Meditation. On the wood of the Cross her Son hangs in agony as one condemned. Your Face is my only Homeland Its rhe Lily of the Valley Whose mysterious perfume Consoles my exiled soul, Making it taste the peace of Heaven. Now, one would think that, in anticipation of such a joyful day, her heart would have been filled with consolation. For instance, and this is just one example among many, we read: Holiness does not consist in saying pretty things, not even in thinking or feeling them! And can you make out the other main ideas in the middle paragraphs? Here I am, Lord. You continue: Here I am, Lord, with all my sinfulness, weaknesses, and attachments. Purify my intentions that I may do everything solely to please and glorify God. So God has two problems: (1) He wants us fallen creatures to believe in his Word and to trust in his goodness, but thats something he cant force, because trust, like love, must be given in freedom. As we learned on Day 13, in many ways were living in a time of unprecedented dark ness and evil. Lets visit this humble nun and listen to her advice, as one of her own religious sisters once did: On the initial day of the retreat, I was visited by one of the sisters who had come to make her perpetual vow s. She confided to me that she had no trust in God and became discouraged at WEEK ONE: What Is Trust? Because such suffering, by its very nature, is other-directed. Why? 86 Cited in ibid. 97-100. With exquisite timing in this Jubilee Year, Fr. You might say, then, diat die New Eve is Gods secret weapon because our wound doesn't have to do with her. Resource Pages M ore from Fr. Second, too many people think its enough simply to be a good person. Well, its not enough! Thats why Sr. Therese so emphasized trust. 56-60. Now, Eves first mistake was that she listened to a liar the Father of Lies. 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. 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. Well, there is, indeed, a catch but its not a scary one. Its called the Family Offering to Merciful Love, and Appendix Two will tell you all about that. Carmelite Sisters of New York of Conscils et Souvenirs (Rock ford, Hi. Master Mahasaya beamed in enchantment. My first recommendation is to read books about mercy from people who have chosen the path of mercy, who have done the work of mercy, and who saw through the lens of mercy. Yes, Faustina lived this way as well, and Id like to now conclude this section with a passage from her Diary that summarizes this attitude of perfect love: I know that I am under Your special gaze, O Lord. Theyre the people who would say things like, That St. Therese wasnt so little. As soon as she does anything wrong, everybody must know it. 220 Regardless of the day on which this offering is first made, its a good idea to renew it on Divine Mercy Sunday, which is a day of great grace and the preeminent feast for the devotion to Divine Mercy. (Or, as Therese would put it, its the Little Way of mercy.) 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. But according to St. Therese, theres one path that particularly attracts him, one path, more titan oth ers, that allows God to manifest His infinite grandeur: Its the way of mercy. Indeed, her time in the convent truly was a hidden life full of the daily darkness we all experience. He hurries to give Himself to the soul, and nothing can stop Him, neither shortcomings or falls absolutely nothing. 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. When you get your hands on 33 Days To Merciful Love Pdf and go through it, you quickly realise you have a great book with deep knowledge about 33 Days To Merciful Love . If I were to reveal to you the whole misery that you are, you would die of terror. But remember, the Little Way is a Litde Way of darkness. Okay, now get ready actually, you XJalready are ready. It means we have to keep striving to grow in holiness. 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? And thats really whats going on with the Little Way and its famous elevator. Oh, how beyond compre hension is Gods mercy! Its that moment at Mass when, in spiritual union with the priest at the altar, all the baptized can hold up Christs perfect sacrifice of love to the Father as their own sacrifice. "My stately companion led me through ornate arches and corridors into a series of chambers . 127 Thats not quite how the famous Carmelite and Doctor of die Church, St. John of the Cross, put it, but you get the idea. that the more You want togive, the more You make us desire. 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. [Each day this week, you will (1) read the appropriate day from 33 Days to Morning Glory, (2) pray the Magnificat, and. Now, notice that after exhaling (out), for a brief moment, before the next inhale (in), your lungs are empty: empty/in/out empty/in/out empty/in/out. In other words, our acceptance of Christs gift of mercy and salvation is also a gift that we give to him. 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. The Letter to the Hebrews expresses it best: By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was ready to offer up his only-begotten son, of whom it was said, Through Isaac shall your descendants be named. He considered that God was able to raise men even from the dead (Heb 11:17-19). A Sequel That Stands Alone But Shouldn't. Thats the key question. How can such a seemingly unimportant woman be so amazingly blessed? In other words, mercy involves two things: the heart and the arms. I let her do it.82 Next, when asked ifTherese had made the Offering just once and forgotten about it. I say that because, during his homily for the dedication of the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Krakow Lagiewniki, Poland, on August 17, 2002, the Pope entrusted the whole world to Divine Mercy and included a passage from the Diary of St. Faustina that speaks of the Lords final coming: Today, therefore, in this Shrine, I wish solemnly to entrust the world to Divine Mercy. When she thought of his all-powerful love, she had no doubts about anything (By Those Who Knew Her, p. 46). I say that because our prayers truly can obtain for others this amazing mercy, even for those who seem hopelessly lost. biv to Make the Invitation (Ottering). Well, she actually would be if she were telling us we can expect to go straight to heaven without sorrow for our sins and without making a firm purpose of amendment. So whether you want to deepen your love of Divine Mercy or have a devotion to St. Thrse, 33 Days to Merciful Love is the book for you. One day, Fr. 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