From Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of the bestselling book Consoling the Heart of Jesus, comes an extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration. Featuring the teachings of four giants of Marian spirituality—St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Teresa of Calcutta, and Pope ...

This week, we'll focus on the example and words of the first great prophet of Marian consecration. We'll begin by learning about St. Louis de Montfort's life, and then we'll ponder the essential aspects of his Marian teaching. (Please note: We do not have space here to cover every essential eleme...

This week, we'll focus on the example and words of the twentieth century apostle of Marian consecration, St. Maximilian Kolbe. Kolbe knew well de Montfort's Marian teaching and spoke enthusiastically about it. In formulating his own expression of true devotion to Mary, he not only deepened severa...

This week, the focus is on the example and words of a third great teacher of Marian consecration: St. Teresa of Calcutta. She's notable for the way she puts Marian consecration into context. In other words, while de Montfort and Kolbe give us the main details of Marian consecration, Mother Teresa...

This fourth and final full week is focused on the example and words of another great teacher of Marian consecration: Pope St. John Paul II. Called "the most Marian pope," he profoundly deepened the Church's understanding of Marian consecration. Building on the work of the Second Vatican Council, ...

To give a more refined focus for each week of the retreat, three words have been chosen that summarize a given week's teaching. So, over the next four days, we'll reflect on three words each day, pondering their meaning for Marian consecration. If we dedicate ourselves to this more refined prayer...