Day 3 - Feb. 23

[MariaChristi]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We are continuing in this preliminary period of 12 days, seeking to rid ourselves of the spirit of the world which is opposed to the Spirit of Jesus and Mary. This 33 Day Preparation written by St. Louis De Montfort is such a blessing for those who desire to grow closer to God, by consecrating themselves totally to Jesus through Mary.  We hear in Matthew's Gospel, chapter 7 -the suggested reading for Day 3:

…Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you. For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh, it shall be opened. Or what man is there among you, of whom if his son shall ask bread, will he reach him a stone? Or if he shall ask him a fish, will he reach him a serpent? If you then being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children: how much more will your Father who is in heaven, give good things to them that ask him? All things therefore whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you also to them. For this is the law and the prophets. Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat. How narrow is the gate, and strait is the way that leadeth to life: and few there are that find it!

How Good is our God! He has given us His Son to be our way, our truth and our life. He has given Jesus to us through Mary and He will provide all we need to return to Him, through Mary.

Please let us continue to pray for one one another, asking, seeking, knocking on the door of His Heart that we may become pure of heart as He is, and as Mary is.

Suggested reading and Prayers are: [HERE](http://totalconsecration.ageofmary.com/preparation-03.html)