33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat In Preparation for Marian Consecration [Paperback]

Michael E. Gaitley (Author)

Book Description

Release date: December 8, 2011

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 with four giants of Marian spirituality:

St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, and Blessed John Paul II. Fr. Michael masterfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp and simple enough to put into practice. More specifically, he weaves their thought into a user-friendly, do-it-yourself retreat that will bless even the busiest of people. So, if you've been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or if you're simply looking to deepen and renew your devotion to her, 33 Days to Morning Glory is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to make.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Marian Press (December 8, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596142448
• ISBN-13: 978-1596142442
• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.3 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Catholicism
  • #59 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Christian Living

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77 of 78 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Marian Consecration for the Masses March 6, 2012

By Scott Foley

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33 Days to Morning Glory is the best hands-on book for Marian Consecration available today! Michael Gaitley presents in a way that is practical, insightful and efficient. It is excellent for anyone who does not have a lot of time, yet still desires to grow spiritually. In a mere 2-3 pages a day, the spiritual firepower of Blessed Mother Teresa, Blessed John Paul II, St. Maximilian Kolbe, and the remarkable St. Louis de Montfort is unveiled in a manner that is powerful, personal and straightforward for adults and teens alike. Whatever the age of the reader, this retreat is a great place to grow closer to Jesus through his devoted mother Mary. Mary's last words in the Gospel at the wedding feast of Cana seem fitting:

1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.
2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.
3 When the wine ran short, the mother of Jesus said to him, "They have no wine."
4 [And] Jesus said to her, "Woman, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come."
5 His mother said to the servers, "Do whatever he tells you."

-John 2:1-5

Mary desires lead us to Jesus today, just as she wished to lead us to her son almost two thousand years ago. At Cana, she was concerned with helping out the wedding couple by interceding with Jesus. Jesus granted his mother's request, even though his 'hour' had not come. Mary is just as concerned with interceding for each of us with her son today. Imagine the great things Jesus could to do in our lives if we took Mary's advice, as the servers did, and did whatever he told us.

Similar to Gaitley's "Consoling the Heat of Jesus," which enjoys a perfect five-star rating on each and every one of its 31 customer reviews at Amazon.com at the time of this post, the appendices are phenomenal in this book! They provide excellent information on Marian prayers & devotions. I hope you get the opportunity to discover this treasure!

Thanks for reading.

Note: The Gospel of John, Chapter 2, was retrieved from the USCCB website

54 of 56 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 33 days to Morning Glory March 14, 2012

By Handmaid

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after several years of doing deMonforte's preperation to conscecration toJesus through Mary I find 33 Day's to Morning Glory refreshing. This new and informative outline sweeps your mind
and pours your heart into Mary's arms. Well done Father Michael.

41 of 43 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 33days to Morning Glory March 22, 2012

By Rosie

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This book is beautifully written, simple yet profound and gives the reader practical and understandable access to somewhat lofty and profound truths about this Consecration to Jesus through Mary. It will help clear up misconceptions and help the reader move forward in this act of love to Jesus. I highly recommend this book.