33 Days to Morning Glory
Consecrate yourself to Jesus through Mary as Sr. Miriam guides us through "33 Days to Morning Glory" by Fr. Michael Gaitley from the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. Over the course of 33 days, we'll enter into a spiritual retreat, pondering inspiring teachings from four Marian experts: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Mother Teresa, and Pope St. John Paul II.
Our preparation for Marian Consecration begins on Monday, May 6th, and our consecration will take place on Saturday, June 8th - the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Discover more spiritual resources from the Marian Fathers here: https://hallow.com/shopmercy
36 sessions
1IntroIn this intro session, Sr. Miriam shares the story of what inspired Fr. Michael Gaitley to write “33 Days to Morning Glory,” and she explains the purpose of a Marian Consecration. Join us in the next session for the start of our 33 days of retreat."33 Days to Morning Glory"
2The Passionate Saint of BrittanyWelcome to the first day of our preparation! Sr. Miriam begins by sharing some background behind the first great apostle of Marian Consecration and what he can teach us as we start our retreat. Then we’ll have time for a reflection question before closing with an Angelus and Today’s Prayer.Day 1 of Preparation
3St. Louis’s Influence on the ChurchIn this second day of preparation, we’ll ponder the support that various popes in recent times have given to St. Louis’ teaching. We’ll have time for another reflection question before concluding with the Angelus and our Closing Prayer.Day 2 of Preparation
4De Montfort’s Consecration (Part One)In this third day of preparation, we’ll examine the first paragraph of St. Louis de Montfort’s Consecration, particularly the important teaching regarding our baptismal vows.Day 3 of Preparation
5De Montfort’s Consecration (Part Two)Today we’ll reflect on the second element of St. Louis’ consecration, the particularly intimate gift of ourselves to Mary.Day 4 of Preparation
6Should We Really Give Mary Everything? (Part One)Today we begin to explore what it means to give Mary everything, including our goods, our merits, and the grace of our prayers.Day 5 of Preparation
7Should We Really Give Mary Everything? (Part Two)Today Sr. Miriam shares a few excerpts of St. Louis’ writings that describe Mary’s singular generosity.Day 6 of Preparation
8A Quick, Easy, and Secure Way to HolinessWe conclude our week with St. Louis de Montfort by hearing some of the awesome benefits of being consecrated to Mary.Day 7 of Preparation
9Who are you, St. Maximilian Kolbe?In this second week, we turn our attention to the 20th century apostle of Marian consecration. We’ll get to know his story and Marian devotion in our session today. Then we’ll have time for reflection as usual, before closing with the Sub Tuum Praesidium and Today’s Prayer.Day 8 of Preparation
10Who are you, O Immaculate Conception? (Part One)Today we'll dive into the most important theological reflection of this week’s great saint. We’ll learn how he discovered the answer to a question that he pondered throughout his life. Afterwards, we’ll take some time for reflection before praying the Sub Tuum Praesidium and our Closing Prayer.Day 9 of Preparation
11Who are you, O Immaculate Conception? (Part Two)We continue meditating on deep theology today with the writings of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Sr. Miriam really encourages us to ponder this teaching deeply and prayerfully.Day 10 of Preparation
12The Immaculata Always Does God’s Will, PerfectlyToday “33 Days to Morning Glory” will walk us through how the union Mary has with the Holy Spirit is even deeper than what we understand by a spousal relationship.Day 11 of Preparation
13Who Are You, O Holy Saints of God?In our session today, we’ll meditate on how Mary leads us to do God’s will, return to God, and become saints.Day 12 of Preparation
14To Be an Instrument — Rather, to be InstrumentsToday we'll see how consecration means allowing Mary to take us completely into her hands, so as to be made channels of God’s grace for the life of the world.Day 13 of Preparation
15Kolbe’s Prayer for ConsecrationIn this final day of our week with St. Maximilian Kolbe, we’ll get to know his actual prayer of consecration. Day 14 of Preparation
16Lover of the Heart of JesusIn this third week of our retreat, we’ll turn to our next great teacher of Marian consecration. She’ll show us how to deepen our love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Then we’ll also have time for reflection before concluding with the Memorare and our Closing Prayer.Day 15 of Preparation
17“The Gift God Gave September 10th”For our reflection today, Sr. Miriam will read the extended letter of Mother Teresa, in which she reveals what happened to her on the day she received her “call within a call.” Then as usual, we’ll continue into reflection, and we’ll close with the Memorare and Today’s Prayer.Day 16 of Preparation
18The Visions of 1947Today we'll pray with the spiritual insights Mother Teresa received from three mystical visions after her “call within a call.”Day 17 of Preparation
19The Immaculate Heart of MaryIn this session, we'll learn from the exchange of hearts that takes place in Mother Teresa’s version of a total consecration to Mary. Day 18 of Preparation
20Heart-Pondering PrayerToday we’ll learn more about Mary’s attitude of heart. Then Sr. Miriam will guide us through a simple examen for our reflection.Day 19 of Preparation
21A Consecration CovenantToday we'll come to understand what it means to have a loving dependence and profound union with Mary. Then we’ll hear both Mary’s and our duties in our relationship with her, according to the Missionaries of Charity.Day 20 of Preparation
22‘Be the One’ (with Mary)In this last day of our week with Mother Teresa, we’ll focus on a simpler way of remembering the essence of Mother Teresa’s consecration to Mary.Day 21 of Preparation
23Mary’s Gift of MercyWelcome to our fourth week! We’ll focus on the example and words of “the most Marian Pope,” beginning today with his story and devotion to Our Lady. Then we’ll continue into reflection time before concluding with the Magnificat and our Closing Prayer.Day 22 of Preparation
24Maternal MediationToday we'll see what the Second Vatican Council says about Mary, particularly her maternal meditation. We’ll move into reflection time and then close with the Magnificat and Today’s Prayer.Day 23 of Preparation
25Mary’s Retreat (Day One)Today we'll begin to ponder how John Paul II builds on Marian teaching from Vatican II, developing how we understand Mary’s motherhood in the order of grace.Day 24 of Preparation
26Mary’s Retreat (Day Two)We continue our mini-retreat today with deeper reflection on Mary’s attentiveness and her part in her Son’s work of salvation. We’ll do so by diving into the Gospel passage of the wedding feat of Cana (Jn. 2:1-12).Day 25 of Preparation
27Mary’s Retreat (Day Three)We conclude our mini-retreat by going to the foot of the Cross and receiving Mary’s personal motherhood for each one of us.Day 26 of Preparation
28Mary’s Entrustment (Part One)Today we'll learn exactly what John Paul II means by Marian consecration, that is, following Jesus’ own example of entrusting Himself to her.Day 27 of Preparation
29Mary’s Entrustment (Part Two)In our final day of this week with John Paul Ii, we’ll see how the closeness of Mary to Christ helps us make our own consecration to Him.Day 28 of Preparation
30St. Louis de MontfortWith this session, we begin our final days of preparation before our formal consecration. Today we we’ll review the foundational teachings of St. Louis de Montfort, focusing on the three words: (1) Passion, (2) Baptism, & (3) Gift. For our prayer, Sr. Miriam will guide us through the “Three Words Rosary.”Day 29 of Preparation
31St. Maximilian KolbeIn this session, we’ll review the inspiring teachings of St. Maximilian Kolbe, focusing on these three words: (1) Mystery, (2) Militia, & (3) Love. Sr. Miriam will help us meditate on them by guiding us through the “Three Words Rosary.”Day 30 of Preparation
32St. Mother TeresaIn this session, we’ll review the beautiful teachings of St. Mother Teresa, focusing on the three words: (1) Thirst, (2) Heart, & (3) Covenant. Then Sr. Miriam will help us pray the “Three Words Rosary.”Day 31 of Preparation
33St. Pope John Paul IIIn this session, we’ll review the profound teachings of Pope St. John Paul II, focusing on these words: (1) Mother, (2) “Entrust-acration,” & (3) Mercy. Then Sr. Miriam will walk us through the “Three Words Rosary.”Day 32 of Preparation
34Putting It All TogetherIn this final day of preparation, Sr. Miriam helps us become familiar with the prayer of consecration from “33 Days to Morning Glory,” which combines the main insights from our retreat. Then we'll conclude by praying the Litany of Loreto.Day 33 of Preparation
35Prayer of ConsecrationWelcome to Consecration Day! Sr. Miriam will give an introduction, sharing some recommendations with us. Then she will lead us in the Prayer of Consecration. To receive your certificate, please visit: http://hallow.com/morninggloryConsecration Day
36After ConsecrationCongratulations! Now that you’ve been consecrated to Jesus through Mary, Sr. Miriam shares some advice from “33 Days to Morning Glory” on how to live out this consecration to full. You are welcome to return to this supplemental session (and this entire preparation for consecration) at any time.Supplemental Session