Category: Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary

Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 14 of 33

Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis: Book 3, Chapter 13Of the Obedience of One in Humble Subjection,After the Example of Jesus Christ My son, he that endeavoreth to withdraw himself from obedience, withdraweth himself from grace; and he who seeketh for himself private benefit (Matt. 16:24), loseth those which are common. He that doth… Continue reading Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 14 of 33

Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 13 of 33

Theme for the Week: Knowledge Of Self Prayers, examinations, reflection, acts of renouncement of our own will, of contrition for our sins, of contempt of self, all performed at the feet of Mary, for it is from her that we hope for light to know ourselves. It is near her, that we shall be able… Continue reading Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 13 of 33

Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 12 of 33

Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis: Book 1, Chapter 25., cont. But if thou observest any thing worthy of reproof, beware thou do not the same. And if at any time thou hast done it, labor quickly to amend thyself. As thine eye observeth others, so art thou by others noted again. How sweet… Continue reading Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 12 of 33

Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 11 of 33

Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis: Book 1, Chapter 25On the Fervent Amendment of our Whole Life When a certain anxious person, who often times wavered between hope and fear, once overcome with sadness, threw himself upon the ground in prayer, before one of the altars in the Church and thinking these things in… Continue reading Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 11 of 33

Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 9 of 33

Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis: Book 1, Chapter 13, cont. Fire tries iron, and temptation a just man. We often know not what we are able to do, but temptations discover what we are. Still, we must watch, especially in the beginning of temptation; for then the enemy is more easily overcome, if… Continue reading Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 9 of 33

Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 8 of 33

Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis: Book 1, Chapter 13Of Resisting Temptations As long as we live in this world, we cannot be without temptations and tribulations. Hence it is written in Job “Man’s life on earth is a temptation.” Everyone therefore should be solicitous about his temptations and watch in prayer lest the… Continue reading Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 8 of 33

Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 7 of 33

Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis: Book 1, Chapter 18, cont. Outwardly they suffered want, but within they were refreshed with grace and Divine consolation. They were aliens to the world; they seemed as nothing and the world despised them; but they were precious and beloved in the sight of God. They persevered in… Continue reading Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 7 of 33

Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 6 of 33

Imitation of Christ, by Thomas á Kempis: Book 1, Chapter 18On the examples of the Holy Fathers. Look upon the lively examples of the holy Fathers in whom shone real perfection and the religious life, and you will see how little it is, and almost nothing that we do. Alas, what is our life when… Continue reading Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary Day 6 of 33