33-Day Marian Consecration
Join Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, in preparing over 33 days to make a total consecration of yourself to Jesus through His mother, Mary. This consecration will be based off of "St. Louis de Montfort's Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary," translated by Scott L. Smith.
34 séances
1Matthew 5:1-19Welcome to our journey towards Marian consecration! We begin by learning how to prepare our hearts for Jesus and Mary.
Preparation for Total Consecration12-15 min
2Matthew 5:48, 6:1-15Welcome back to Day 2. We'll continue learning how to purify our hearts by reflecting on a Scripture passage about prayer.
Preparation for Total Consecration9-12 min
3Matthew 7:1-14On Day 3 of our preparation, we'll listen to Jesus' instruction on how to live a holy life as his disciples.
Preparation for Total Consecration9-12 min
4Imitation, Bk III, Ch 7, 40Today we'll begin by listening to an excerpt from the Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis.
Preparation for Total Consecration9-12 min
5Imitation, Bk III, Ch 7, 40Today we reflect on what it means to give all glory to God.
Preparation for Total Consecration9-12 min
6Imitation, Bk I, Ch 18We continue our preparation for Marian consecration by reflecing on the lives of the Saints.
Preparation for Total Consecration9-12 min
7Imitation, Bk I, Ch 18In this session, we'll meditate on the example of holiness given to us by the Desert Fathers.
Preparation for Total Consecration10-13 min
8Imitation, Bk I, Ch 13Today, we’ll reflect on how temptations and trials can lead us closer to Christ.
Preparation for Total Consecration10-13 min
9Imitation, Bk I, Ch 13As we continue these days of preparation, we’ll meditate on the need for humility in the face of temptation.
Preparation for Total Consecration9-11 min
10Imitation, Bk III, Ch 10Today we’ll meditate on a beautiful prayer from Thomas à Kempis about how sweet it is to give ourselves completely to God.
Preparation for Total Consecration8-11 min
11Imitation, Bk I, Ch 25As we continue preparing our hearts for consecration, Thomas á Kempis encourages us to joyfully amend our lives for Christ.
Preparation for Total Consecration9-11 min
12Imitation, Bk I, Ch 25Welcome to the final day of the first part of our preparation for consecration.
Preparation for Total Consecration9-12 min
13Luke 11:1-10Welcome to the second part of our preparation. We ask the Holy Spirit to give us knowledge of ourselves and our need for God.
Preparation for Total Consecration16-20 min
14Imitation, Bk III, Ch 13We continue this week asking for the Holy Spirit’s guidance to grow in prayer and dependence on God.
Preparation for Total Consecration14-17 min
15Luke 13:1-5 & True Devotion 81, 82Today we'll meditate on two readings that invite us to turn back to Jesus and die to ourselves daily.
Preparation for Total Consecration15-18 min
16True Devotion 228 & Imitation Bk II, Ch 5We continue to ask for God's help to grow in knowledge of ourselves and express sorrow for our sins with the help of Mary.
Preparation for Total Consecration14-17 min
17True Devotion 228 & Luke 16:1-8Today marks the halfway point of our preparation for Marian consecration! We reflect on a meditation from St. Louis De Montfort.
Preparation for Total Consecration16-19 min
18Luke 17:1-10 & Imitation Bk III, Ch 47In this session, we’ll meditate today on passages from the Gospel of Luke and the Imitation of Christ.
Preparation for Total Consecration14-17 min
19Luke 18:15-30In this session, we will meditate on the story of the Rich Young Man from the Gospel of Luke.
Preparation for Total Consecration14-17 min
20Luke 2:16-21, 45-52Welcome to the Third Week of our preparation. We begin praying the Rosary today, which is included in the longer length session.
Preparation for Total Consecration20-44 min
21True Devotion 23-24We continue to ask the Holy Spirit to lead us to knowledge of Mary by reflecting on the ultimate goal of Marian consecration.
Preparation for Total Consecration20-44 min
22True Devotion 106-110In this session, we continue reflecting on the characteristics of true devotion to Mary.
Preparation for Total Consecration19-43 min
23True Devotion 120-121As we continue through this week, we ask the Holy Spirit to teach us how to be completely devoted to Mary.
Preparation for Total Consecration19-42 min
24True Devotion 152-164De Montfort describes how consecrating ourselves to Jesus through Mary is a smooth, short, perfect, and sure way to holiness.
Preparation for Total Consecration19-43 min
25True Devotion 213-225Today, St. Louis De Montfort encourages us by describing the effects that can come to those who practice this devotion.
Preparation for Total Consecration18-42 min
26True Devotion 12-38We conclude our week with a beautiful reflection from St. Louis De Montfort on Mary, “Queen of our hearts.” Learn more about the consecration text: https://hallow.com/consecration
Preparation for Total Consecration19-43 min
27True Devotion 61-62Welcome to Day 27 and the start of our final week of preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. At the end of this session, after our prayers, Sr. Miriam will take some time to share what we can expect for Consecration Day.
Preparation for Total Consecration28-31 min
28Matthew 26:1-2, 26-29, 36-46In this session, we reflect on a few moments from the night before Jesus' Passion and Death.
Preparation for Total Consecration22-25 min
29Imitation, Bk I, Ch 1De Montfort encourages us to imitate Christ and turn away from the passing things of this world.
Preparation for Total Consecration22-24 min
30Matthew 27:36-44 & Imitation Bk II, Ch 12As we continue through this week, meditate on the cross of Jesus and the crosses He is asking us to take up.
Preparation for Total Consecration22-25 min
31Imitation Bk IV, Ch 2 & True Devotion 243-254Today we're encouraged to submit ourselves to Jesus, marveling at His goodness in the Incarnation and the Eucharist.
Preparation for Total Consecration22-24 min
32Imitation Bk II, Ch 7 & True Devotion 61-62Today let us seek to love Jesus above all things and learn to do everything through and with Mary.
Preparation for Total Consecration23-26 min
33Imitation Bk IV, Ch 11 & True Devotion 261-265Welcome to our final day of preparation. We'll pray for what we need in Christ, learning to do everything with Mary.
Preparation for Total Consecration26-28 min
34Act of ConsecrationWelcome to Consecration Day! We'll make our consecration together, if possible, in front of the Blessed Sacrament.
To Jesus Through Mary13 min