Consecration to Mary

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Today I was given a booklet called “Consecration Preparation For The Triumphant Victory Of The Immaculate Heart Of Mary” by Queenship publishing.

Does anyone know anything about this consecration? Is this the same one as Louis de Montfort?

Thanks.
 
DBT,
It’s not the same as Saint Louis De Montfort’s. It’s similar in structure but the prayers are different. The meditations are very different. I happened to have the Queenship publication when I prepared for my consecration to Mary. It was an amazing time in my life. I’ve used Saint Louis De Montfort’s preparation for a yearly renewal. I’d like to find out more about the picture on the front.
 
DBT,
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The meditaions seem to be from some sort of private revelation. You may want to take it to a trusted religious or just go get Saint Louis De Montfort’s consecration. His book, True Devotion to Mary, has the consecration in the back (I highly recommend it to you) or you can get it separately.
Deborah
 
DBT, when I Googled info on the title, one thing that concerned me was that the info (NOT the book itself, but the blurb and people talking ABOUT the book) were heavily into the “This is needed in order to do the consecration of Russia, yadda yadda”.

But Pope John Paul II ALREADY consecrated Russia, according to the wishes of the Blessed Mother expressed at Fatima. . .and this was confirmed by the seer Sr. Lucia, who died this February and was the only remaining one of the trio of children (Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta) of Fatima.

So I’d be a little concerned that whoever gave you this or is supervising you or whatever is affiliated with the Fatima.org people–very nice people but very much convinced that despite the assurances of the Pope and Sr. Lucia, the conversion “wasn’t done”.

I likewise used DeMontfort’s “True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin” and recommend it highly–the meditations are mostly from the “Devotion” and from a favorite book of mine, the “Imitation of Christ” by Thomas a Kempis. . .
 
Tantum ergo:
DBT, when I Googled info on the title, one thing that concerned me was that the info (NOT the book itself, but the blurb and people talking ABOUT the book) were heavily into the “This is needed in order to do the consecration of Russia, yadda yadda”.
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Hi Tantum ergo -

I had a few minutes to scan through the introduction to this booklet and here’s what it has to say:

“John Paul II is the Pope of Fatima in a special way. His blood was shed with an attempt on his life in St. Peter’s Square on the anniversary of the first apparition in Fatima, the 13th of May, 1981. After 3 years, on the 25th of March, 1984 he fulfilled the consecration requested to Sister Lucia by Our Lady of Fatima - the consecration of Russia and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.”

From what I can tell, this consecration is very much tied to Fatima. Beyond that I haven’t had the time to tell. The intro does state that the consecration is in accordance with Canon Law.

What struck about all this was the WAY in which I was made aware of this consecration after Mass this morning.

I guess if I’m hearing you correctly, the Louis de Montfort consecration is probably the “safer” way. Right?

Thanks for your comments . . .
 
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Deborah:
DBT,
I’m having trouble posting the picture. 😦
The meditaions seem to be from some sort of private revelation. You may want to take it to a trusted religious or just go get Saint Louis De Montfort’s consecration. His book, True Devotion to Mary, has the consecration in the back (I highly recommend it to you) or you can get it separately.
Deborah
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Yes, this does seem to be from a private revelation which concerns me a bit . . . but the gist of it seems very orthodox from the few minutes I’ve spent with it.

Here’s what it says about the cover illustration:

“. . . My angel, to this image I bestow the gift of my infinite love and grace. It shall last an eternity and give the marvels of heaven. To those who come in faith before it, I shall grant all for the asking in accordance with God the Father’s will and for the good of my Triumph.”

One of the primary prayers in this consecration is the Chaplet of Virtues (Faith, Hope, Charity, Humility, Patience, Perseverance and Obedience).

Is this part of the Louis de Montfort consecration?

Thanks!
 
The virtues seem a little different: DeMontfort lists ten, not seven, virtues of the Blessed Virgin. But it seems fairly orthodox and probably less off-putting to some–DeMontfort’s writing style is on the florid and imagaic side, which I like but others might not.
 
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DBT:
I guess if I’m hearing you correctly, the Louis de Montfort consecration is probably the “safer” way. Right?

Thanks for your comments . . .
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Tantum and I did St Louis De Montfort’s consectration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary at the same time. I consider her and I spiritual buds.

That said, some of St. L de Montfort’s writings brought me to tears. Very moving, powerful and thought provoking. What a love of the Blessed Mother he had. This is a beautiful devotion, and if you should choose to consecrate yourself this way, you will love the journey.
 
Here’s some more from the intro:

“As we prepare to make our Act of Consecration let us be reminded that it is the wish of God Father we are fulfilling. It is an act and not mere words we are reciting, but promises to be renewed everyday. To live our consecration requires the sacrifice of our own will, so that His will may be done in us. We are asked to become holy and good, to be the example of this for all to witness, to be the light of truth, of simplicity and purity, the true imitation of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart, and the beacons of Christ on the path to sanctification. Through the Immaculate Heart of Mary we are gathered and formed to bring to the world the example of this response to her call. The Truimph of Her Immaculate Heart shall bring into our midst the glorious Reign of His Sacred Heart. It is for this purpose, we pledge our consecration.”

The intro then continues:

“Our Lady appears under the title of Our Holy Mother of Virtues, for the west is in the greatest need of virtue.”
 
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Deborah:
DBT,
It’s not the same as Saint Louis De Montfort’s. It’s similar in structure but the prayers are different. The meditations are very different.
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In what way are the meditations different?

Thanks for your help!
 
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jrabs:
Tantum and I did St Louis De Montfort’s consectration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Immaculate Heart of Mary at the same time. I consider her and I spiritual buds.

That said, some of St. L de Montfort’s writings brought me to tears. Very moving, powerful and thought provoking. What a love of the Blessed Mother he had. This is a beautiful devotion, and if you should choose to consecrate yourself this way, you will love the journey.
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Thanks Jrabs.

I’ve had the Louis de Montfort book sitting on my shelf for sometime now . . . one of the few books I just haven’t been able to get myself to read. Don’t know why because I read just about everything else 🙂

The timing and circumstances behind how I became aware of this consecration is what has really got me thinking.

I’m an aspirant as a Secular Carmelite so devotion to Mary is a big part of my formation . . .but I’m still a couple of months away from being clothed in the brown scapular. Maybe consecration is something I’m being “asked” to do.

Do you know the next “start date” for Louis de Montforts consecration?
 
For anyone following this thread, I’ve had a chance to spend a bit more time with the Consecration booklet mentioned in the first post (actually I’m doing it and I’m currently on Day 6).

All in all I have to say I’m quite impressed with it and would encourage anyone thinking about Consecration to at least give it a look.

For what it’s worth, here are some personal observations:
  1. While the prayers and meditations are based on a private revelation, the “themes” addressed seem to be speaking directly to issues in my own spiritual life . . . both the challenges and opportunities.
  2. There is a certain contemplative “feel” to the meditations which fits in very nicely to my call as a Secular Carmelite.
  3. The primary prayer of this consecration (The Chaplet of Virtues) seems to be tailor made for me as the whole concept of Virtue was a driving force in my deepening conversion in the Faith 3 years ago.
  4. Finally, the timing and circumstances behind my recieving this consecration booklet provided a wonderful opportunity to just say “Yes” in imitation of Our Lady.
 
Wow, this is a really old thread, so I don’t know if anyone will even see this, but boy do I have some questions about this booklet. My Family and I started doing the consecration and stopped on about day 10, after a few red flags.

One, Mary begins her messages refering to us as “my children” and “my angel”. Would Mary call us her “angel” when she would clearly know we are not an angel. Is she using is just as a term of endearment?

Also on day 10 it says “The consecration is to prepare the heart to receive Jesus through the Holy Spirit, and in this same movement, it brings together the co-redemptive powers of Jesus and Mary.” So since this isn’t an official teaching of the church, is it a problem to be doing this consecration?

I just want to know, is it ok to do, or should we stay away from it. Thanks so much for your help! God bless
 
I was reading this book and some questions arose on authenticity of the visions. The first red flag is that it was not approved, the second was that the book did not talk or let you know who the visionaries were. With some research I found a organization called QAMA.org that was begun based on the visions. The organization seems alright, it was vague about the visionaries as well. Here is their history , qama.org/about/history.html
using info I searched on google using keywords “apparitions of the Virgin Mary at St. Thomas More Church in Englewood Colorado” and came up with visionary named Teresa Lopez who in this article is not regarded highly at all and appears to have taken reputed visions from other Mary visions such as Mary Agreda. That explains why information in book is almost perfect but is based on fraud. unitypublishing.com/Apparitions/TheresaLopez.html

I believe if you want the True Consecration to Mary, Read St. Louis Mary de Montfort book which is by far the best book written on Marian devotion and will give you all the tools needed to become a great saint through Mary’s intercession.

God Bless,

Second son of Mary and Joseph,
Holy Face of Jesus,

Dr. Brian
 
Hello,

Dr. B. This conscration booklet has been reviewed and approved by priests and bishops. Apparently you didn’t read the book in it’s entirety or you would have seen these approvals in the book. It is not a fraud, neither is the QAMA orgaization. You should do better research.

Member QAMA
 
The following “Declaration” by J. Francis Stafford, Archbishop of Denver, in 1994 was taken from the Miracle Hunter: Marian Apparitions website for unapproved apparitions: miraclehunter.com/marian_apparitions/unapproved_apparitions/index.html.

1990 - Denver, CO (U.S.A.) - Theresa Lopez - Negative decision

DECLARATION CONCERNING ALLEGED APPARITIONS
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY AT MOTHER CABRINI SHRINE
AND OTHER PLACES IN THE ARCHDIOCESE

On December 9, 1991, I appointed a commission to investigate alleged apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Mother Cabrini Shrine and other places within the Archdiocese of Denver to Theresa Antonia Lopez. On February 22, 1994, the commission completed its investigation and presented its findings to me.

As Archbishop of Denver, I have concluded that the alleged apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Theresa Antonia Lopez are devoid of any supernatural origin.

Because of my concern for the spiritual welfare of the people of God, I direct the faithful to refrain from participating in or promoting para-liturgical or liturgical services related to the alleged apparitions.

Furthermore, anyone encouraging devotion to these alleged apparitions in any way is acting contrary to my wishes as Archbishop of Denver.

It remains my constant hope that all the faithful will promote devotion to our Blessed Lady in the many forms which have been approved by the Catholic Church.

J. Francis Stafford
Archbishop of Denver
March 9, 1994
 
Since the Archbishop J. Francis Stafford of Denver, Colorado, issued a negative decisions in 1994 against the alleged apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Teresa Lopez, I don’t think it is wise to go against the Archbishop’s decision and promote the Chaplet of Virtues for Faith, Hope. Charity, Humility, Patience, Perseverance, Obedience. Someone might question where this Chaplet of Virtues originated. The following two websites will answer that question.

The Via Rosa - Beads of Inspiration website states: “NOTE OF WARNING:
There is another “Chaplet of Virtues” that has been widely circulated on the net (contains 7 groups of 3 beads, divided by separator beads); this chaplet is based on an false apparition that has been not only discredited, Theresa Lopez but also apparently plagiarized on the works of Mary of Agreda.” The URL for Via Rosa - Beads of Inspiration is prayers.viarosa.com/VirtuesChaplet.html.

The Praybook website states: “The chaplet, recited three times daily, can restore the virtues in the sanctity of our souls. The following message was reportedly given to Theresa at St. Thomas More parish in Denver during the recitation of the Rosary.”

“My Dear One, These instructions are for the prayers to obtain the Virtues. Three times each day, I ask you to pray the Chaplet of Holy Virtues. Once upon rising, again at midday, and upon retiring. Begin with the creed, then the consecration to my Immaculate Heart, then the Angelus. You will name each virtue. Recite each decade for these virtues: Faith, Hope, Charity, Humility, Patience, Perseverance, and Obedience.” The chaplet consists of a Crucifix followed by two beads, then seven decades, consisting of one bead for each virtue and a grouping of three beads for the prayers of each virtue.

The URL for Praybook, Prayers for All Occations, Holy Virtues Chaplet, is prayerbook.com/Chaplets/hvchaple.htm
 
Another website that gives the origin of the Chaplet of Virtues is the Queen of Apostles Mission Association (QAMA). They do not mention Teresa Lopez by name in their History, but they state:

“HISTORY: In 1991 three young women reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary at St. Thomas More Church in Englewood Colorado and at the nearby Cabrini Shrine in the foothills of the Rockies. Mary came to them as Our Holy Mother of Virtues. Mary stressed the importance of living a virtuous life and of consecrating oneself to Her Immaculate Heart.”

QAMA promotes the Chaplet of Virtues for Faith, Hope. Charity, Humility, Patience, Perseverance, and Obedience in their PDF booklet entitled: “Our Holy Mother of Virtues Prayers and Devotions for Queen of the Apostles Mission Association.” The Queen of Apostles Mission Association website is qama.org/about/history.html.
 
Q: What should we believe about the alleged apparition at the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Denver?

A: Given the negative judgment pronounced by Msgr. Stafford, we think that there is only one course of action left**: ** that of loyal members of the church whose beliefs are not grounded in private revelation but in the deposit of faith received by the church. It may be added that consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a noble and legitimate expression of Marian devotion. It is not linked to this particular alleged apparition (Denver and T.A.Lopez). If two hundred people truly consecrate themselves to the Heart of Mary, there will be joy in heaven; but make sure they make this consecration to God through Mary and not because of messages received in an alleged apparition. The litmus test of this consecration will be to live up to its commitment in spite of a changed motivation, less sensational but deeper and based on more demanding faith, more similar to Mary’s own faith as is expressed in the image of her pierced heart.

See campus.udayton.edu/mary/rdrquest.html#devotions
 
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