Can you say amazing? It's rare that I recommend a book on spirituality, but this one is different. I would give it away to people--and actually, I already have. Total consecration is a misunderstood spiritual practice, but Fr. Gaitley not only makes it comprehensible: he makes it attractive and even exciting.This book is designed as a mini-retreat, with sections to read daily for 33 days. It's very practical, and the appendix is comprehensive. We have read this book aloud twice as a family, and each time it engaged the attention of almost all our children. Fr. Gaitley is a good storyteller, and he comes up with nuggets of trivia about figures devout Catholics might regard as prosaic, like St. Louis de Montfort or Mother Teresa. If you're unfamiliar with serious Marian devotion or have weird ideas about it, this book is a good place to start, even if it's meant to be a devotional, rather than apologetic book. I've seriously considered giving it away to my non-Catholic friends, and I understand that some Protestant readers have already found it compelling. Definitely worth the read. If you're looking for an Easter book for a teen, this would be a great fit! I am not quite through the appendix but I finished the retreat and was consecrated last week, and what a blessing! I loved it so much I plan to do it again with my husband for the Feast of the Assumption in August. I highly recommend doing this reading/retreat with a group, or at least one other person. The writing is simple and accessible, but the concepts are something you truly need to "ponder in your heart", and it is good to be able to discuss them with others. I found that other's perspectives helped me find a deeper understanding of the teachings of these 4 amazing Saints. I am so grateful to the leaders of my mothers group for introducing me to Marian Consecration.
What do You think about 33 Days To Morning Glory (2011)?
A good daily meditation. I highly recommend reading and following this book for 33 days.
—Jenpez
Change my love for Mary to something unexplainable. Grateful for the gift o this book.
—Ian
A must have for anyone looking for deeper Devotion to Mary.
—Hang
