tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post4659184151097374237..comments2024-03-05T11:44:26.154-08:00Comments on The New Theological Movement: How to make the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary, Lent 2012Father Ryan Erlenbushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-73789346829994294282012-02-23T17:06:28.805-08:002012-02-23T17:06:28.805-08:00Lynne,
Thank you for posting the Veni Creator! H...Lynne,<br /><br />Thank you for posting the Veni Creator! How beautiful, and helpful. It makes me thing of the Mass of the Holy Spirit which used to begin the school year in high school. Wish we sang it more at Mass! God bless, and happy St. Polycarp Day.Michelangelonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-42212415346556283312012-02-23T11:37:04.345-08:002012-02-23T11:37:04.345-08:00Father, I believe I will renew this Consecration. ...Father, I believe I will renew this Consecration. I'm more troubled because I'm scrupulous and I won't want to take on some obligation like this that would bind on pain of mortal sin, because I have enough trouble worrying that I'm in mortal sin as it is.<br /><br />Still, as a scrupulous person, I also see the benefit in submitting to Providence through the Blessed Virgin.<br /><br />It's not so much that I don't trust God as that I don't trust myself.<br /><br />-MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-69967865550942898832012-02-23T10:08:09.552-08:002012-02-23T10:08:09.552-08:00Luis Angel,
The Fasts on Ash Wednesday and Good Fr...Luis Angel,<br />The Fasts on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are directed toward personal penance for past sins and also requesting grace to avoid sin in the future.<br /><br />Beyond that, you may feel free to include other intentions as well.<br /><br />Also, let us offer all that we do to Mary, to be used according to her will -- total resignation to the divine Providence as manifested through the will of Mary ... this is True Devotion. +Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-102103852650353022012-02-23T10:06:25.732-08:002012-02-23T10:06:25.732-08:00@Mike,
It does not seem to me that the manner in w...@Mike,<br />It does not seem to me that the manner in which you made the Total Consecration would bind under pain of mortal sin.<br /><br />Still, if you desire to be free of the promise you made (especially if you made the Consecration in the presence of a priests and/or in the Church), you may consider asking a priest in confession to release you of that private vow.<br /><br />That being said ... perhaps our Lady desires that you be re-awakened in this devotion? Are you sure that it is too great a burden? Might you not try once again this Lent? <br />There are so many blessings, and this devotion is most perfect.<br /><br />Still, as I say, if you simply cannot and if you believe that you really are not called to this devotion, you should feel free to ask to be released from it.<br /><br />Hope that helps. +Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-39701059747213947982012-02-23T10:03:03.338-08:002012-02-23T10:03:03.338-08:00@helgothjb,
The part you are quoting refers to the...@helgothjb,<br />The part you are quoting refers to the "First Week", which is not literally the first 7 days of the preparation, but the "First Week" after the first 12 days -- in the "First Week" we ask for knowledge of self and say the prayers you mentioned.<br /><br />However, in the first 12 days, St. Louis-Marie only says that we ask for freedom of the spirit of the world, without mandating any specific prayers. +Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-55056391103092169792012-02-22T14:06:30.201-08:002012-02-22T14:06:30.201-08:00Some years ago, I made this Consecration, but was ...Some years ago, I made this Consecration, but was unaware that it had the character of a vow (which I am now reading online in several places). Does this make failure to keep the consecration a mortal sin?<br /><br />I have not renewed it annually, because, frankly, I didn't pay much attention to it.<br /><br />I want to renew it now, but I need to know if there is something I must confess here. If failing to keep it is mortal sin, what would that include? If I go a day with praying the rosary or any other prayers?<br /><br />I'd hate to be in some canonical mess.<br /><br />God bless,<br /><br />MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-86179547543937395722012-02-22T11:19:16.170-08:002012-02-22T11:19:16.170-08:00Am I missing something here: "While St. Louis...Am I missing something here: "While St. Louis-Marie does not specify which prayers should be said in the first twelve days (in which we renounce the spirit of the world), the following may be helpful" does he not in #228 when he says "They will ask our Lord and the Holy Spirit to enlighten them saying, ‘Lord, that I may see,’ or ‘Lord, let me know myself,’ or the ‘Come, Holy Spirit’. Every day they should say the Litany of the Holy Spirit, with the prayer that follows, as indicated in the first part of this work. They will turn to our Blessed Lady and beg her to obtain for them that great grace which is the foundation of all others, the grace of self-knowledge. For this intention they will say each day the Ave Maris Stella and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin."helgothjbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09406542027890269879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-81968223569665103572012-02-22T08:38:04.881-08:002012-02-22T08:38:04.881-08:00For Android users, there is a great app that conta...For Android users, there is a great app that contains all the readings and prayers for this consecration, as well as the complete books, "The Secret of Mary" and "True Devotion to the the Virgin Mary." <br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/NetBrainer-LLC-Consecration-To-Mary/dp/B00606Z2T2/ref=sr_1_1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1329928611&sr=1-1Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328411972161227767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-59095557676905700322012-02-22T07:23:56.819-08:002012-02-22T07:23:56.819-08:00A wonderful friend sent me this book yesterday, ju...A wonderful friend sent me this book yesterday, just in time for Lent. I am glad to see you post it here. I will keep checking back throughout the season for updates.TradCatholicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-92058297753655292102012-02-22T04:02:15.515-08:002012-02-22T04:02:15.515-08:00Here's Veni Creator Spiritus (at least the fir...Here's Veni Creator Spiritus (at least the first two stanzas...<br /><br /><a href="http://youtu.be/HFUF5oN4doQ" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/HFUF5oN4doQ</a>Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17970851228593550726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-22718381865113888512012-02-21T22:04:51.668-08:002012-02-21T22:04:51.668-08:00Father, thank you for this post, the suggestion fo...Father, thank you for this post, the suggestion for Lent, and this wonderful website. I picked up the books yesterday so I am ready to begin the 33 day preparation for the Total Consecration. I have one question in regards to fasting on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Usually, when I fast on my own, I offer it for a specific intention. Is there any specific intention for which we offer our Ash Wednesday fast? Similarly, is there a specific intention for which we are to offer the Good Friday fast? I appreciate any information on this.<br /><br />Thank you again.<br /><br />God bless,<br />Luis AngelLuis Angelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-53231147196852171742012-02-21T17:51:32.081-08:002012-02-21T17:51:32.081-08:00Father Ryan,
For those old farts such has myself ...Father Ryan,<br /><br />For those old farts such has myself who aren't on UTube, etc, how about posting a link to the recording of those beautiful hymns so we can sing them? I'll bet that'll be a piece of cake for a Roman like you! God bless, Father.Michelangelonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-71907006895461659772012-02-21T16:00:06.089-08:002012-02-21T16:00:06.089-08:00You are correct of course Father....I thought it o...You are correct of course Father....I thought it odd...but got my info off of a Catholic church calender from a parish not my own......just checked...and ...voila !...... Sorry Oldelf .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-8038191245477246302012-02-21T14:54:01.719-08:002012-02-21T14:54:01.719-08:003am,
Of course Jesus is the sole mediator, but we...3am, <br />Of course Jesus is the sole mediator, but we all know that Jesus works through others to bring us to faith and to grace.<br />Who can doubt that preachers and parents have been "mediators" in bringing people to Christ?<br /><br />Mary, in a much more perfect sense, brings us to Jesus who reconciles us to the Father.<br /><br />As Jesus came to us through Mary, so to must we return to him through Mary.<br />(it is in Mary that we have this confidence [of which St. Paul speaks in Hebrews] to come before our Savior)<br /><br />Peace to you! +Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-66339874670561397272012-02-21T14:51:06.148-08:002012-02-21T14:51:06.148-08:00Anonymous in Canada,
You should check ... but I am...Anonymous in Canada,<br />You should check ... but I am quite certain that the Annunciation will be moved (even in Canada)to Monday the 26th.<br />Please let me know if you find out otherwise.Father Ryan Erlenbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07557817305024750902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-70054791651179433512012-02-21T12:11:14.507-08:002012-02-21T12:11:14.507-08:00Our chapter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic...Our chapter of the Lay Fraternities of St. Dominic is hosting the Consecration during Lent. We are starting on Ash Wednesday and meeting every Wednesday evening at St. Patrick (Columbus, OH) during the 33 days. Those participating are expected to do the prayers for the other days on their own.Brett Gisselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10077814393830876747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-82395088004059419382012-02-21T11:35:33.514-08:002012-02-21T11:35:33.514-08:00In Canada.......I think the Feast of the Anunciati...In Canada.......I think the Feast of the Anunciation is celebrated on Sunday the 25th of March which means we would start the preperation today. OldelfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5578980753063154388.post-89410818181687090432012-02-21T10:34:54.868-08:002012-02-21T10:34:54.868-08:00<<>>
Therefore, since we have a great ...<<>><br />Therefore, since we have a great high priest… Jesus the Son of God…. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Heb 4:14–16).<br />The Bible says we should go directly to Jesus to obtain grace, rather than to try to appeal to him through Mary. Why do we need this added step through Mary?3amnoreply@blogger.com