There is great need for both spiritual and physical healing today. In a special way, he is inviting priests, adults and children. Blythe Kaufman: Several years ago, my family and I met Bishop Keenan at the World Meeting of Families in Ireland. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Discover additional details about the events, people, and places in your book, with Wikipedia integration. It is also a beautiful act of humility that Bishop Keenan has chosen a consecration method that although well suited for adults can also be understood by children as young as 5 years old. Kempis: Book 3, Chapter 10 That it is sweet to despise the world and to serve God. In a newly translated day-by-day format, follow St. Louis de Montfort's classic work on the spiritual way to Jesus Christ though the Blessed Virgin Mary. Bishop John Keenan of Paisley, Scotland in the foreword of the book encouraged every parent, teacher, and priest to read this book  He said, “I encourage every parent, teacher and priest to read this book, quite unique in these times. Something went wrong. How does it work? The Feast of the Annunciation is the Feast that St. Louis de Montfort recommends most of all as it is this Feast that commemorates God Himself taking on flesh and, thereby, subjecting even Himself to trust in and dependency on Our Lady. "'Family Consecration' offers parents and children of all ages a beautiful and practical plan for consecrating their lives to Mary. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Saint Louis-Marie Grignon De Montfort was a Catholic Priest and Missionary in Brittany and Vendee, France. What words of encouragement or support did they offer? We follow that with a week focused on self-knowledge then a week focused on knowledge of Mary and finally a week focused on knowledge of Jesus. CWR: What are the benefits of child consecration, and who should do it? This consecration journey is the request we make to our Blessed Mother for such assistance. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Blythe Kaufman: His Eminence Cardinal Burke shared, “I highly recommend it to parents who wish to introduce their children to Marian devotion and thus help them to give their hearts, one with the Immaculate Heart of Mary, completely to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.”, Robert Cardinal Sarah, Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, stated, “Child Consecration: To Jesus through Mary—Following in the Spirit of St. Thérèse, the Little Flower is a wonderful means by which children can come to know God’s Blessed Mother in an easy and accessible way. Blythe Kaufman: This consecration journey follows the format proposed by St. Louis de Montfort. He is also inviting the priests, adults and children of his diocese and beyond to join him. I commend this book to all who nurture the tender souls of children—the future of the Church, for through it they will be able to introduce many to the Mother of God who opens great realities of the faith to the simple-hearted, especially children, and also searches for them when lost.”. Step 3: Begin the 33-Day Preparation for Consecration. In prayer, with St. Louis de Montfort’s classic book True Devotion to Mary in hand, I began to see how the principal components of the consecration journey to Jesus through Mary could be expressed in ways which might be easier to grasp for souls, even those as young as 4 or 5.” As a young priest, De Montfort dedicated himself to preaching to the people. The foundation of St. Louis de Montfort’s consecration is the book True Devotion to Mary. As St. Thérèse has shown, approaching God in this way helps souls to reach the heights of sanctity. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 33 Day Consecration to Jesus through Mary: Inspired by St Louis Marie de Montfort by Catholic Truth Society (Paperback, 2015) at the best online prices at eBay! Everything is written in order and in clear, easy-to-read suggestions/directions. Problem is, it's not so easy to follow the format as laid out in the book … But we need to ask for her help as she never forces her help on anyone. As a Catholic, who went to Catholic school for over 12 years of my life, I found this book to be very inspirational and at the same time it reminded me that I am human and being so tempted by sin. The end product is a consecration journey consisting of 33 consecutive days of readings and prayers followed on the 34th day with a consecration to Jesus through Mary. Sign up to receive a weekly email with news, analysis, and commentary from a voice you can trust! Were I a parent, this would be my number one Marian book for my family. ET. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. St. Louis de Montfort calls this the "short, easy, secure, and perfect" path to Christ. By the last day of preparation, the individual understands the great gift we have in having a heavenly Mother who wishes only to help us. The consecration journey included here seeks to unpack this classic book in a way young people can understand. Today is the feast of the French Marian missionary saint, St. Louis Marie de Montfort (b. St Louis de Montfort and Consecration to Mary The principle of complete consecration to Mary was taken up and promoted by St Louis de Montfort (1673-1716), who flourished slightly later than St Margaret Mary Alacoque. Print. To briefly recap, there is a preparation period, a period of prayer and devotion, a period to appeal to the Holy Ghost for better understanding and a period to better understand Christ through meditation. In this book, St. Louis de Montfort gives many more reasons for us to grow close to Mary. Clear writing - easy-to-use - love the day-by-day format! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols.”. Your email address will not be published. This would allow many in the U.S. to pray along with him. This book has been prepared by the Company of Mary, the religious community founded by St. Louis de Montfort himself, to serve as both an introduction to his spirituality of total consecration and as a guide for those who would prepare themselves to make his Act of Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. The foundation of St. Louis de Montfort’s consecration is the book True Devotion to Mary. He has already invited the schools of his diocese to join him and 11 schools have responded that they will be doing the consecration preparation daily in the classroom. Unable to add item to List. It is characterized by simplicity, confidence, and trust. I would be lying if I said this book (translation) is for everyone. Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2020, Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020, Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2019. Enjoy a great reading experience when you borrow the Kindle edition of this book with your Kindle Unlimited membership. To Jesus through Mary Eternal and Incarnate Wisdom, most lovable and adorable Jesus, true God and true man, only Son of the eternal Father and Mary always virgin, I adore you profoundly, dwelling in the splendor of your Father from all eternity and in the virginal womb of Mary, your most worthy Mother, at the time of your Incarnation. . As a pastor of souls I pray many parents will take it up, confident that it has within it the grace to bring in a great harvest for the Church and the world in the generations too that lie ahead.”. 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. It also reminded me how important the teachings of the Bible are today and how conspicuously relevant the teachings of Christ and his observations are as we look at the world around us. Bishop Keenan has chosen to use the book Child Consecration: To Jesus through Mary—Following in the Spirit of St. Thérèse, the Little Flower for his personal consecration. Begin the 33-Day Preparation for Consecration Now begins the 33-day period of exercises. Child Consecration: To Jesus through Mary—Following in the Spirit of St. Thérèse, the Little Flower weaves the principal components of the St. Louis de Montfort Consecration through a lens of spirituality identified with St. Thérèse, the Little Flower. Scott Smith's edition does an awesome job of showing a lay person how to say the Rosary, how to recite the mysteries, and how to have a closer walk with Jesus and His Mother. Scott lists every prayer needed (with some prayers also in Spanish). I've used online Marian consecrations before, but this format is so much easier to use and understand. St. Louis de Montfort stands in a long tradition of saints completely devoted to Our Lady, and his work has been influential in the lives of many other saints, notable among them is Pope St. John Paul II who took his papal motto, "Totus Tuus" (Totally Yours) from de Montfort. She has written a new book, Child Consecration: To Jesus through Mary—Following in the Spirit of St. Thérèse, the Little Flower, which she says “was not something I was looking for or sought out.”  It began, she states, with an inspiration that came one evening that included most of the opening allegory. He made a wonderful impression on us, and I remember when we met him that he pulled a rosary out of his pocket and mentioned he had been praying the rosary on his walk to the convention hall. He will read them at 9 p.m. local time in Scotland which would be 4 p.m. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort (31 January 1673 – 28 April 1716) was a French Roman Catholic priest and Confessor.He was known in his time as a preacher and was made a missionary apostolic by Pope Clement XI.. As well as preaching, Montfort found time to write a number of books which went on to become classic Catholic titles and influenced several popes. It would be very difficult to follow all the steps (33 days) of prayers and reflection, but it would also be extremely helpful to look deep into ourselves and understand our flaws and hopefully correct them and be better human beings in God's eyes but also in the eyes of our fellow human beings. Featuring the teachings of four giants of Marian spirituality—St. We are living in a particular time in history where secularism has become ubiquitous and many things seek to rob our children of their innocence. From Fr. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The consecration method, developed by St. Louis de Montfort in his book True Devotion to Mary, is a complete surrender of oneself to Jesus through calling upon His Mother’s powerful intercession. CWR: You follow the format of the Consecration of St. Louis de Montfort’s True Devotion to Mary and you incorporate the spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Consecration Method From True Devotion To the Blessed Virgin Mary, Nos. Blythe Kaufman: The illustrations were done by Abigail Ryan, a member of the Children’s Rosary. Popes and Saints have called this single greatest book of Marian spirituality ever written. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. So, I recommended that people read St. Louis de Montfort's classic book on Marian consecration, True Devotion to Mary. After 33 days of preparation we are ready to make a consecration on the 34th day. Montfort Publications is a ministry of the Company of Mary (Montfort Missionaries), the religious community of priests and brothers founded by St. Louis de Montfort. This book helps souls to grow in simplicity and approach God in a more child-like manner. Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020. There is something incredibly special about having illustrations to accompany the book done by a child. ― St. Louis de Montfort, True Devotion to Mary. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Blythe Kaufman:The consecration preparation can be started at any time, but we do recommend, as St. Louis de Montfort did, that the 33rd day of preparation end on a vigil of a Marianfeast. Consecration to St. Joseph is changing my world by way of receiving answers to questions in my marriage ... and knowledge of St. Joseph by emulating a 33-day preparation method employed by St. Louis de Montfort in his Marian consecration. In prayer, with St. Louis de Montfort’s classic book True Devotion to Mary in hand, I began to see how the principal components of the consecration journey to Jesus through Mary could be expressed in ways which might be easier to grasp for souls, even those as young as 4 or 5.”, Due to family demands, she would have to put the book writing aside for a time, but “then with fresh eyes I could take it up when my duties as a mother allowed.”, She took nearly three years to write the book, not wishing to rush any part of it. Total Consecration to Mary & 33-Day Preparation. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Thank you. . All comments posted at Catholic World Report are moderated. With a heart full of love, I asked Our Blessed Mother to help in guiding its completion. In turn, Our Lady takes the soul by the hand and guides it to its true home in heaven while cultivating a multitude of fruits. For such a time as this, we should turn to our heavenly Mother who wishes to help our children find the straight path to her Son. Recommendation: To read St. Louis de Montfort’s True Devotion to Mary either before beginning the Consecration or in conjunction with it. Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. “Immediately,” she explains, “I understood that I was being called to work on a consecration book that children could use in which St. Thérèse would be an integral part. 33 Days Prayer of Consecration – Total Consecration by St. Louis Marie de Montfort (Consecration) St. Louis Marie de Montfort. Blythe Kaufman:This consecration journey to Jesus through Mary is the request we make to Mary to bring a soul entrusted to her under her mantle of protection. It is challenging to raise holy children with a multitude of distractions facing them at each turn. St. Faithful to the rich tradition of St. Louis de Montfort but with accessible translations and practical tips, the 33-day plan is truly an at-home extended retreat that will transform your family culture through devotion to Mary. Genre: Non-fiction; Author’s ... as well as the author of numerous bestseller books. CWR: Those who have endorsed your book include Cardinals Burke and Sarah. It was my hope that he would think it worthy of some words of support. This cherished book by St. Louis de Monfort (1673-1716 ) and translated by theologian Scott Smith argues that instead of the way to the Father being through the Son, the way to be truly united with Jesus is through the Mother, Mary. It is very much a guide for Catholics to follow who believe that through Mary (the mother of Jesus) we can receive Jesus into our lives. We have remained in contact, and as the consecration book was being completed, I humbly shared a copy of it with him. This book is well suited to adults, priests and children as young as four or five years old. There is something very timely about finishing the consecration journey on a Marian feast that honors Our Lady under a title most often associated with healing. Bishop Keenan mentioned in the foreword that he “often ponders whether the contours of my vocation as a priest and now bishop were marked out there and then in that simple act of entrustment.”. The final product is one that is a gift of grace, and all glory should be given to God and many thanks to Our Blessed Mother for her intercession.”. (St. Louis de Montfort’s Consecration Prayer) Eternal and incarnate Wisdom, most lovable and adorable Jesus, true God and true man, only Son of the eternal Father and of Mary always Virgin, I adore you profoundly, dwelling in the splendor of your Father from all eternity, and in the virginal womb of Mary, your most worthy Mother, at the time of your Incarnation. 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