YEAR 1: INVITATION TO THE LIFE OF PRAYER AND LOVE
PHASE 2: OPEN YOUR HEARTS TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
1. Close Relationship with Our Lady
Weekly message No. 12 (17th May 1984):
"Dear children! Today I am very happy because there are many who want to consecrate themselves to me. Thank you. You have not made a mistake. My Son, Jesus Christ, wishes to bestow on you special graces through me. My Son is happy because of your dedication. Thank you for having responded to my call. "
DAILY SPIRITUAL EXERCISES STARTING THURSDAY 15 MAY 2014
1st day: Matthew 6:7-15. (Thursday)
Jesus teaches us how to pray.
2nd day: John 17:13-20. (Friday)
Jesus prays that his joy and surrendering of himself (consecration) to the Father may be ours as well. (Cf. Motto of Pope John Paul II: “Totus tuus” = Totally Yours)
3rd day: Hebrews 10:9-14. (Saturday)
Self-sacrifice of Jesus to the will of the Father is the meaning of his consecration. Cf. John 4:34; John 6:38.
4th day: 1 Timothy 2:5-6. (Sunday)
Jesus is the only Mediator between God and humanity – but to Jesus through Mary.
Cf. Hebrews 8:6. Mediator of the Covenant.
5th day: Galatians 4:4-6. (Monday)
Mary’s maternal mediation in the realm of salvation.
Cf. Isaiah 7:14; Hebrews 2:14-15.
6th day: John 19:25-27. (Tuesday)
Jesus gives us his Mother. Cf. Encyclical Redemptions Mater: “Maternal mediation,” No. 38.
7th day: John 2:1-12. (Wednesday)
Our Lady’s intercession and mediation.
She leads us to Jesus: “Do whatever he tells you.”
SUGGESTION
Taking part in May Devotions.
The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.