Day 31 - March 22

[MariaChristi]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I watched EWTN Live with Fr. Mitch Pacwa last night.  His guest was Anthony Mullen who has done much to further devotion to Jesus through Mary via his [website](http://www.myconsecration.org/)

I thought Mr. Mullen did a very good job in explaining the Consecration to Jesus through Mary, and the centrality of Christ in all devotions. I hope some of you were able to watch it. There will be a re-run of the program today Mar. 22 at 9:00 AM also.

It is wonderful to think that so many may begin to know Jesus more, listening to Mr. Mullen's encouragement to consider consecrating themselves to Jesus through Mary. Let us take up again our own journey of Preparation and ponder the great Love of God in Jesus Christ, especially in the Eucharist:

Today's Reading
Imitation of Christ: Book 4, Chapter 2
That the Great Goodness and Love of God
Is Exhibited to Man in This Sacrament

In confidence of Thy goodness and great mercy, O Lord, I draw near, sick to the Healer, hungry and thirsty to the Fountain of life, needy to the King of Heaven, a servant to his Lord, a creature to the Creator, desolate to my own tender Comforter. "But whence is this to me," that Thou comest unto me (Luke 1:43)? What am I, that Thou shouldest grant me Thine own self? how dare a sinner appear before Thee?

And how is it that Thou dost vouchsafe to come unto a sinner? Thou knowest Thy servant, and art well aware that he hath in him no good thing, for which Thou shouldest grant him this. I confess therefore mine own vileness, I acknowledge Thy goodness, I praise Thy tender mercy, and give Thee thanks for Thy transcendent love.

Mr. Mullen made reference last night to St. Faustina, and Jesus' words to her that she had not given Him everything. The saint was grieved and asked the Lord what she had not given and He told her that she had not given Him her misery. How true it is that we can forget that all we have of ourselves is our misery! Without Jesus, we have nothing. Jesus wants us to offer ourselves completely in humility, recognizing profoundly our need for Him. Please let us continue to pray for one another and for all those in most need of His Mercy.

Suggested Prayers and Reading for today are [HERE](http://totalconsecration.ageofmary.com/preparation-31.html)