The three words from Scripture, in IV1 Latin, are as follows: ecce,fiat, magnificat. 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. Therese does, however, recognize that the practice of familiarity with Jesus isnt easy, acknowledging that we dont get to this in a single day (cited in Ahern, p. 167). 9 Diary, 731. It means we have to keep striving to grow in holiness. Its to let him pour out that rejected love into our own sinful but contrite hearts. But theres something else. In other words, as we learn from Sacred Scripture, in times of great evil, God gives even greater grace'. trans. In this way you will console My Heart. And when we dont fully believe that God is good, then we dont fully trust in him and thats a problem. Faustina also shared the following experiences she had in prayer: I interceded before Him tor the whole world. Death and martyrdom? Problem is, Marie didnt like the story. 200 Catechism, 478. Well remember Elizabeths words: Blessed is she who believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled. And I hope that the power contained within [that blessing] will become something penetrating for us. And w hen the Son became incarnate, when the Word became flesh, he became like us in all things but sin.198 Alright, but what gets to die essence of what he became? 136 Ibid., p. 224. One of the great gifts of the Second Vatican Council is the emphasis it gave to conscience, that voice of God that speaks to our hearts about loving, doing good, and avoiding evil.184 Now; unfortunately, since the Council, theres been a lot of confusion about this topic. (See the Resource Pages at the back of this book for more informa tion.) An Age when all people can appeal to Perfect Mercy without fear of Perfect Justice. Also, in his book The Name of God Is Mercy: A Conversation with An drea Tornielli, trans. You have great and incom prehensible rights over My Heart, for you are a daughter of complete trust (Diary, 718). Talk to you later. With those words, the dots immediately connected. Let me explain this crucial point. "10' Alright, so does the Offering to Merciful Love make this life into purgatory? At least I dont think so, I replied. 347-348. We need only fear the sin of presumption where we seek to justify' ourselves and our behaviors without asking for forgiveness and mercy. Yet hardly anyone has ever even heard of her Offering to Merciful Love! Now, I mentioned earlier that the book True Devotion to Mary had changed my life and given me hope in college because it claimed to offer the quickest and easiest way to become a saint. Now, one would think that, in anticipation of such a joyful day, her heart would have been filled with consolation. Consider this: Jesus once told St. Faustina Saint Faustina If I were to reveal to you the whole misery that you are, you would die of terror.144 Now, I hesitate to bring up that quote, because 1 dont want little souls to begin beating themselves up and tailing into discouragement. And the Lord gave me to know who it is that upholds the existence of mankind: it is the chosen souls (ibid., 926). Michael Browner are nothing-, they are not what give me the unlimited confidence that I feel in my heart. Then, beginning tomorrow, well spend one foil week in an Advent-like time of hope-filled darkness before reviewing everything weve learned and then actually' making the Offering. 149 Cited in The Power of Confidence, pp. Emphasis added. Its exactly what we need, namely, his mercy entering into our emptiness. We get washed in the wonderful flood of his Merciful Love. 184 See, for instance, die Second Vatican Councils Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, Gaudium et Spes (December 7, 1965) and Declaration on Religious Liberty, Dignitatis Humanae (.De cember 7,1965). If Jesus sees this litde bit of good will in the soul. In order that those who committed these sins may, after repenting, remain humble (p. 70). Rather, its based on the judgment of Almighty God, who alone is truly great. Marv Seymour (Washington, D.C.: ICS Publications, 2002), p. 45. This book, like 33 Days to Morning Glory, is a 33-day do-it-yourself retreat in preparation for consecration that's based on heart-pondering prayer. He made me understand my own glory would not be evident to the eyes of mortals, that it would con sist in becoming a great saint! This is the temptation of Jansenist fear, but theres no need to be afraid. Whenever we look at it, help us to remember your love and mercy, and fill our hearts with trust. One result of that heightened sensitivity is a deeper feeling of longing for God. 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." Yes, I believe. And so, this vulnerability of God in Christ is part of the poverty of the incarnation (see 2 Cor 8:9) and is a particularly profound aspect of the self-emptying of Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God did not deem equality with God something to be grasped at (Phil 2:6-7). So, let me repeat: To live the Little Way, we must be merciful to others. I do this because it may be hard to believe that Jesus actually needs us and that we truly can give relief to his Sacred and Merciful Heart. You dont have to read 33 Days to Morning Glory before reading this book but I recommend you do. When, on one occasion, instead of interior prayer, I took up a book of spir itual reading, I heard these words spoken distinctly and forcefully within my soul, You will prepare the world for My final coming. 23-53. (1698). 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. 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. Todays Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fire of mercy. My explanation of the next word will say more about this. You'll want to learn to see through the lens of mercy. And then, in the next para graph, she also throws in the merits of the saints, angels, and the Blessed Mother.119 (Why not?) 5 Emphasis added. Doesnt the inflow of air feel great? Saint Faustina writes something similar: 1 want to live in the spirit of faith. Even if, along with her empty hands, she's full of weaknesses and imper fections, she does not fear. Why dont you just leave great holiness to the great souls? See also The Context ofHoliness, pp. 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. In times of darkness, when youre tempted to think theres no way you can become a saint remember that smile. (By the way, I'm going to be using the words trust and faith pretty much interchangeably because in Thereses teaching, theyre more or less the same.) DAY 27 Therese's Darkness (Part One) Yesterday, we focused on the worlds darkness and the ways that we can help save the world through Divine Mercy. So, she tries to explain by a very simple example, how much Jesus loves even very imperfect souls, who trust in Him: Im thinking of a father who has two children who are mis chievous and disobedient, and when he comes to punish them he sees one who trembles and draws away from him in fright, knowing in the bottom of his heart that he deserves to be punished. For, when we say it, we allow Gods Merciful Love to flow into our hearts, and it feels great. Be a little more humble and realistic. See Pope John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation Redemptoris Custos, 4. In the following two paragraphs, she explains why and, in the process, reveals the secret of her happiness: [The retreat] was far from bringing me any consolations since the most absolute aridity' and almost total abandonment were my lot. 23 Introduction September 4 Our Lady of the Rosary October 7 September 13 St. Margaret Mary Alacoque October 16 September 19 St. John Paul II October 22 October 19 Presentation of Mary November 21 November 5 Immaculate Conception December 8 November 9 Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12 November 22 December 25 November 29 Christmas St. John the Apostle, Evangelist Mother of God December 23 Conversion of St. Paul January 25 December 31 Presentation of the Lord February 2 November 24 December 27 January 1 Of course, because the mystery of Divine Mercy touches all the mysteries of our faith and the life of every saint, you can certainly choose to consecrate yourself to Divine Mercy on any of the Churchs solemnities, feasts, or memorials that are mean ingful to you. 111 Cited in ibid. Because great saints clearly see this reality, theyre not blind to their sins. He will know how He can come and get you. He can get Sr. Marie, St. Therese, and all little souls by preparing us in one instant to appear before him.126 And so, without any fear, Therese comes to the Offering itself: WEEK THREE: The Offering to Merciful Love 89 (9) In order to Live in one single act of perfect Love, I OFFER MYSELF AS A VICTIM OF HOLOCAUST TO YOUR MERCIFUL LOVE, asking You to con sume me incessantly, allowing the waves of infinite tenderness shut up within You to overflow into my soul, and that thus I may become a martyr of Your Love, O my God! Now, before I explain APPENDIX ONE: Living the Offering 161 what it is, 1 should first say something about spiritual commun ions in general. May your Offering to Merciful Love (your consecration to Divine Mercy) bring you great gifts of happiness, peace, and joy. ISBN-13 : 9781596143456 But perhaps we moved on too quickly from the worlds darkness to the light of mercy. (See Appendix One.) Sr. Marie had asked St. Therese, If I fail even in the small things, may I still hope to get straight to heaven? Now, Therese knew the young nun's weaknesses very well, and yet she still responded with beautiful words for little souls: Yes! But Therese doesnt leave us hanging. Its the idea that God lowers himself more togive himselfto little souls than to thegreat souls. So really, the lack is on the side of sinful humanity but we can help make up for that. (More on that tomorrow.) Now, today, were going to reflect on how the love that fills up the abyss of our nothingness also overflows. If through weakness I sometimes fall, may Your Divine Glance cleanse my soul immediately, consuming all my imperfections like the fire that transforms everything into itself. But wheres the third thing? 570. $14.95. For example, theyd say things like, That little Therese isnt so little. 214 Sharing Gods mercy with others is a key to living the Family Offering to Mercifiil Love. In other words, its a setting of oneself apart for God for the purpose of becoming an instrument of his mercy through Mary, the Mother of Mercy. We console him. Clearly, our world needs saving. why cant I tell all little souls how unspeakable is Your condescension? After all, only the merciful will be shown mercy (see Mt 5:7, 18:2135). In other words, he wants this amazing teaching to explode onto the Catholic scene and fill hearts with hope and holiness. Thats where God spoke to Moses from the burning bush and revealed his name as I AM. At that moment, he seemed to be telling us: Look, I AM and youre not. 158 33 DAYS TO MERCIFUL LOVE As we learned in point one, the eternal God, in his divinity, doesnt need us. But if it doesn't, if you cant help feeling tired, anxious, or empty thats perfect. The Word Became Flesh. What a hard test! But heres some saving good news: In his loving mercy, Godfills up the abyss ofour wretchedness with his own divine love. While I already shared how it happened in the book Consoling the Heart ofJesus, I think its worth repeating this week as we ponder the question, What is trust? and on this day, specifically, as we reflect on Marys Song of Faith. First, 1 learned the connection between praise and trust during a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, when I was a seminarian. And I will make of you a great nation, and 1 will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing (Gen 12:1-2). In other words, Mary (and her husband, Joseph) walked by faith and not by sight, as St. John Paul II makes clear: During the years of Jesus hidden life in the house at Nazareth, Marys life too is hid with Christ in God" (cf. For instance, Francis would have certainly felt it sinful for him to accept a family inheritance of a mansion. Wonderful. So, youve made your consecration to Divine Mercy (your Offering to Merciful Love). 33 Days To Merciful Love A Do It Yourself Retreat In Preparation For Divine Mercy . And, finally, be happy that despite your little fervor and lack of fidelity, the Lord know's [your] weakness and will eventually come down for you and raise you to the heights of his love. The Litde Way is not about taking away die dryness of everyday life. (When I renew my consecration annually, I like to recite the prayer from the original copy and then sign and date it again.) Your great trust in Me forces Me to continuously grant you graces. 186 Ibid. 42 Story of a Soul, p. 98. In other words, they may be saying, Look, I like the Divine Mercy message and devotion and everything, and I thought Td do a nice little consecration. But dont worry. One of the best examples of a personal consecration to Introduction 19 Divine Mercy is actually a form of Marian consecration, a form thats taught by St. Maximilian Kolbe. 157 See endnote 3 15S In his encyclical letter on Divine Mercy, Dives in Misericordia, Pope John Paul II spoke about the importance of making a plea to God for mercy in our time. Our Father 4. Take St. Francis of Assisi. Were all sinners! In fact, w'e may even be congratulating ourselves: Oh, thank goodness Im not like those spiritually blind people. On this same topic, St. Faustina wrote the following about herself: There is no soul more wretched than 1 am, as I truly know myself, and I am astounded that divine Majesty stoops so low (440). 135 Story ofa Soul, pp. And that experience set St. Thercse happily on fire with Merciful Love. Of course, Im still no saint, but at least I have hope that its possible. Tomorrow, well actually delve into Thereses masterpiece, die crowning of her Litde Way: the text of her Offering to Merciful Love. 22 Redemptoris Mater, 18. Let me explain. But is he giving such a gift? 167-168). I ask all this in Jesus name. Traveling by horse and buggy, we arrived in thirty days at the Himalayan site of Ranikhet. But what was die nature of this suffering? WEEK ONE: What Is Trust? You might say, then, diat die New Eve is Gods secret weapon because our wound doesn't have to do with her. Here, Therese speaks of suffering as a grace. Lens of Mercy. 215 Dtfrry, 723. ' (We covered it in the reading for Day 9.) 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! <style> body { -ms-overflow . 1,1877-1890. I do not fear anything, although the storm is raging, and frightful bolts strike all around me, and I then feel quite alone. Jesus needs little souls to receive his Merciful Love. Its going to be on St. Therese of Lisieux and her Little Way. Still, to humor him, I replied, Oh, yeah, what book is that? For the second time, Mark changed my life. I want only to sing of Your mercies. In times of darkness, when youre tempted to think that God and heaven do not exist remember that smile. We can be perfect. The four-mile journey on the following morning was taken by boat on the Ganges. Were sorry for our sins, and we ask for the grace to be merciful to one another in our deeds, words, and prayers. Its difficult because the wound in each one of us, caused by original sin, makes us tend to doubt Gods goodness and love. Thats the name I gave to the people Id meet who would present Thereses teaching not as the Little Way for souls like me but as the big way for spiritual elites. 10? since the happy day, it seems to me that Love penetrates and surrounds me, that at each moment this Merciful Love renews me.179 Now, my prayer for you is that you also will experience such joy on your consecration day. Hes well aware that the child wdll often fall back into the these same faults, but hes always ready to forgive him, provided the boy always grasps him by the heart. I want to work for Tour Love alone with the one purpose of pleasing You, consoling Your Sacred Heart, and saving souls who will love You eternally. Maximilian Kolbe, OFM Conv., cd. 146 See Story ofa Soul, p. 158: [T]he more one advances, the more one sees the goal is still far off. So, in times of darkness, when youre tempted to discouragement because of your own weakness, brokenness, and sin remember that smile. Not only that, but her Son is the most lovable child of all. So dont believe the voices of the world that say, Youre not important! In the next para graph, its clear why she doesnt worry about merits: (7) In the evening of this life, I shall appear before You with empty hands, for I do not ask You, Lord, to count my works. how sweet is the way of Love!130 In fact, the year she made her offering truly was her year of mercy.131 We can call it that not only because she offered herselfto Merciful Love and experienced its powerful effects but also because she spent the whole year writing the first installment of her autobiography (called Manuscript A). [Each day this week, you will (1) read the appropriate day from 33 Days to Morning Glory, (2) pray the Magnificat, and. The reason has to do with her revolutionary approach to two virtues: magnanimity and humility. 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. -- Week two: The little way -- Week three: The offering to merciful love -- Week four: Into the darkness -- Final five days: Synthesis and review We console Jesus Heart when we go to him just as we are it breaks his Heart when we dont. I choose to see through the lens of mercy. Help us to be grateful for Gods mercy with your own joyfulness of heart at the Visitation. And so, the Pope concludes: [T]hus even his Mother, to whom had been revealed most completely the mystery of his divine sonship, lived in intimacy with this mystery only through faith! It reveals that when we compare Gods infinite love for us with our own pitiful love for him, our love is really nothing. What's Different from Morning Glory. 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. (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. Well, that story of the pitiful little bird with the heart of an eagle was actually Thereses attempt to explain her Little Way to her sister Marie. Unlike 33 Days to Morning Glory, this book does not include four weeks with four different saints. It goes to the lowest place and raises up. Actually, according to Therese, God doesnt just want us to bypass purgatory; he wants us to stop talking about it as if it were nearly impossible to avoid. Mark said, No problem. ortege Friend: A Sequel to Marian Consecration. But then, to make her point even clearer, Therese goes on, It is not because God, in His anticipating Mercy, has preserved my soul from mortal sin that I go to Him with confidence and love.139 And with that, her journal ends. According to the greatest pope of the 20th century, theres a secret that reveals the mystery of Mary! (Libertyville, Ill.: Marytown Press, 2007), pp. Because its words reveal the secret of Marys faith, which is this: She believed that what the Lord had spoken to her at the Annunciation would be ful filled. Optional Opening Prayers You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. Are you going to have pity on Jesus? I say new heights, because she actually asks God to take posses sion of her soul120 and to sacramentally remain in her as in a tabernacle. Can we even ask for that? The awareness of this plunges me into deep recollection, without the slightest effort on my part. 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. That is what mercy is. If you decide to choose mercy, thats great! 173 Story ofa Soul, p. 259. This book, on the other hand, is about drinking from that fountain. Of course not! WEEK ONE: What Is Trust? Specifically, its to con sole Jesus by making a spiritual communion with the intention of receiving the mercy' that other people reject. One more thing regarding the last objection: When we take the graces that others dont want, were actually giving them a second chance to receive those graces. Let me explain. We, too, will want to sing out, Magnificat! In the last section on one act of perfect love, I pointed out that the best way to console the Heart of Jesus is to trust him. 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