Sanctification Through Consecration- Ray Grieshaber

A young man from Cincinnati, Ohio attributes the Marian Consecration with helping him to grow in holiness. Below is his talk to the St. Gertrude "20s Group" delivered on March 19, 2015 the feast of St. Joseph. The talk is titled "Sanctification Through Consecration: The Secrets of Mary, St. Joseph and Holy Mother Church."

CLICK HERE for Ray's talk on YouTube

Books Ray Mentions:
True Devotion to St. Joseph and the Church by Fr. Dominic De Domenico.
33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley

Recently Ray wrote:

"My life changed in an unexpected way when I completed my Marian Consecration on December 8, 2012 using Fr. Gaitley's wonderful book 33 Days to Morning Glory. 

I reverted to the Catholic faith a couple years prior after finishing college and was spending most of the time gaining a "head knowledge" grasp of the basics of the faith: learning the Our Father, studying the Catechism, and beginning to develop a prayer life. After completing the consecration, my life was..."overtaken" by Our Lady. My heart began to soften and mold much faster than before, and Our Blessed Mother became my constant companion through trials, joys, pain, and happiness. As she protected me and steered my spiritual life, I swiftly grew in love and devotion to Jesus; the Gospel message became true and real. 

If there are those who have yet to complete this wonderful consecration, I ask that they only give Mary a chance to shape their hearts for an ever greater love."

JMJ,

Ray Grieshaber

President

St. Gertrude 20s group

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Alabama women's consecration bears immediate fruit

a recent email from Janet in Alabama~

"I consecrated myself to Jesus through Mary using Fr. Michael Gaitley's book 33 Days to Morning Glory on March 25, 2015. I prayed I was open to any and all Mary had for me.

Well I got a call out of the blue from a cousin. She wanted to ask me about the rosary and if we (Catholics) worshiped Mary. 

For the first time I feel I answered these question with out a struggle! I was confident and sure of the way I answered. 

She thanked me and said she understood what I was saying although being Baptist that's not what she had been told about Catholics. 

She then wanted to know if I would teach her how to say the rosary. Wow! I know Mary was speaking through me.

 I just wanted to thank you four gals for doing the podcast. I will be getting in touch later  

Your sister in Jesus through Mary,   
Janet







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Two St. Petersburg groups consecrate today!

Cat Chat Book Club consecrates

A group of women in St. Petersburg, FL formed a Catholic book club late last summer/early fall. Their lofty goals were to gather to read,  have fellowship, eat and learn more about their Catholic Faith (not necessarily in that order!) They named their group the "Cat Chat" book club (short for Catholic Chat.)

Books read so far include:
Story of a Soul By St. Therese
My Sisters the Saints by Colleen Carroll Campbell.
The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, by  Maria von Trapp
Saint John Paul the Great by Jason Evert


February 20, they started a new book and a beautiful new journey. They read 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley.

Some in the group had previously read/consecrated and even been in groups, but a few had never even heard of the book. Some were cradle Catholics, some were converts.

L to R Julie, Alicia and Bonnie of the Cat Chat Book Club. Not present: Helga, Kristen, Patti and Valerie

Today three of the Cat Chat book club members gathered for noon mass at St. Mary, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in downtown St. Petersburg. After mass, they gathered in front of the outdoor shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe to pray the consecration prayer.

Alicia, a Catholic Convert and first time reader commented "I love this book. I couldn't wait each morning to wake up and read the two pages a day."

Bonnie, a cradle Catholic said, "I am learning how much more I need to trust. Trust our Lady. She will help me in all ways."

Next book the club will read is also by Fr. Michael Gaitley The Second Greatest Story Ever Told. CLICK HERE for your FREE COPY

Eleven Souls Consecrate at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in St. Pete Beach today

Rebecca Lorenzen led 10 others in her parish to consecrate to Jesus through Mary today. Pictured is the group along with their pastor, Fr. John Blum. Rebecca has led several groups at the parish to consecration and also led groups using Fr. Gaitley's second study Consoling the Heart of Jesus.

Divine Mercy Art now available

Fr. Michael Gaitley wants EVERY home to have an image of the Divine Mercy in it. To that end, Lighthouse Catholic Media is partnering with the Marians of the Immaculate Conception to make an affordable 10 x 18 image now available for just $19.95 gallery wrapped. Framed images are also available (Black Frame $39.95 and Gold Frame $49.95.)

Get you image today, and have it blessed and hung in your home for Divine Mercy Sunday April 12, 2015. Images make a perfect gift for the Year of Mercy that Pope Francis has called to begin December 8, 2015.

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Divine Mercy Images

This original version was painted by art professor Eugene Kazimierowski under the supervision of St. Faustina and her confessor, Blessed Michael Sopocko, in Vilnius. It was completed in 1934 and underwent enhancements in 2011. Although there are several versions of this image, our Lord promised that graces would flow through it (Diary of St. Faustina, 313).

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Divine Mercy Explained by Fr. Michael Gaitley

This booklet gives you a brief and easy-to-understand introduction to Divine Mercy. Specifically you will learn:

-- Divine Mercy history and context
-- The essential elements of the devotion
-- How you can live the message

In short, it's everything you need to know about this important message and devotion! This booklet also includes two bonus appendices: Valuable Divine Mercy prayers and Divine Mercy wisdom from Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI. 

 

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The Divine Mercy Image Explained by Fr. Michael Gaitley. 

Learn the amazing story behind The Divine Mercy Image in this information and accessible booklet from the Marian Father of the Immaculate Conception. These inspiring truths about the Divine Mercy Image show the hey elements of the Image with remarkable depth and beauty.

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FREE copy of a brand new book from Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC

Offer expires Divine Mercy Sunday—April 12, 2015

Claim a FREE copy of a brand new book from Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC LEARN MORE This offer is generously sponsored by the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy.  The Second Greatest Story Ever Told by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC From the beloved author of the bestselling books 33 Days to Morning Glory and Consoling the Heart of Jesus comes a gripping account of the prophetic witness of St. John Paul II, and the profound connection between Marian Consecration and Divine Mercy. CLICK HERE to listen to Fr. Gaitley discuss the new book with Drew Mariani March 3.2015, scroll to 35 minutes to go directly to Fr. Gaitley How would you prefer to claim your copy? Option 1 Enter your email address and claim your free eBook (ePub or MOBI formats). Plus a free MP3 of Fr. Michael Gaitley's popular audio version of this stunning story! Learn more Option 2 Place your pre-sale order for the free softcover book and only pay the shipping and handling. Pre-sale orders will begin shipping in early March.Learn more To ensure that everyone can take advantage of this wonderful opportunity, please limit your order of physical books to one copy per household.

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Immaculate Conception parish in Springfield Missouri consecrates January 1

Pictured is the Immaculate Conception Parish, Springfield, Mo., 33 Days Consecration Group in part.  

At least 30 of those who finished the 33 Days work were out of town for the holidays and made their consecration on their own at Mass wherever they were on New Year’s Day.  

All of us thank you Julie and Lighthouse Catholic Media for all of your assistance in getting us started.  We are hoping the Consecration Retreats will be ongoing in our parish and Diocese until most all have come to glory in the maternal beatitude of our Blessed Mother.

Sincerely, 

Elizabeth Tomelleri 

Group Facilitator

33 Days to Morning Glory now airing on Real Life Radio and available by PODCAST!

We are excited to partner with Mary Graham the host of the RealLife internet radio show Living Witnesses to bring you 33 Days to Morning Glory audio!

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Each day for 33 Days Mary Graham and guests read the daily readings from Fr. Michael Gaitley's 33 Days to Morning Glory book, discuss the reflection questions from the 33 Days to Morning Glory Retreat Companion and share REAL LIFE with you as we prepare to consecrate ourselves to Jesus through Mary.

Julie Musselman, Fr. Kevin Mackin, OFM, Fr. Michael Gaitley MIC and Mary Beth Finster

Join Mary Graham along with guests Julie Musselman,  Marybeth Finster and Michelle Pocaro as we journey 33 Days to Morning Glory.

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Show airs live beginning February 19, 2015 at 8 pm eastern and each day following at 8 pm eastern through March 25, 2015.     CLICK HERE To listen to live stream of Real Life Radio


Podcasts will be posted daily,  CLICK HERE  for podcasts

200 in Puerto Rico Consecrate to Jesus through Mary using 33 Days to Morning Glory

The consecration has spread to Puerto Rico! Providencially to the Parish of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

About 200 at the  parish in Aguadilla consecrated on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Feast of our Lady of Lourdes. Maria T. Vazquez was one of the lay coordinators for the consecration.

The parish consecrated after using the preparation of "33 days to Morning Glory" book written by Father Michael E. Gaitley, MIC. The Cenacle, Rosary of the Marian Movement of Priests, started at 6:00 pm and then the consecration mass at 7:00 pm Celebrated by Father Kike Cordero. 

Miercoles, 11 de febrero 2015.  Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Consagracion Mariana luego de la preparacion de "33 dias hacia un Glorioso Amanecer", libro escrito por Padre Michael E. Gaitley, MIC.
A las 6:00pm comenzamos el Cenaculo, Rosario del Movimiento Sacerdotal Mariano, y luego la Misa de Consagracion a las 7:00pm celebraba por Padre Kike Cordero. Se consagraron alrededor de 200 personas in La Milagrosa Parish, Aguadilla PR. 

 

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900 Souls attend Divine Mercy parish retreat at St Gregory

Last night St. Gregory Catholic Church in Plantation, FL hosted the last stop on the 2015 Florida Divine Mercy Tour. The evening began with the rosary prayed at 6 pm, followed by music and singing. 

At 7pm, pastor Fr Hoyer welcomed Fr. Michael Gaitley to speak to about 900 parishioners and others from the archdiocese of Miami. 

Margarita Kiang, Linda Rose Ingrasiano and Maureen Kelly and a team of volunteers did an amazing job preparing for the event, publicizing it, greeting attendees, setting up the church and assisting with product sales. They receive so much positive feedback from all who attended. 

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