Day 4 - Feb. 24

[MariaChristi]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Today's Mass readings, speak so truly to our preparation journey. Psalm 51, especially:

... Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Fill me with joy and gladness; let the bones which thou hast broken rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of thy salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors thy ways, and sinners will return to thee...The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise

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The 12 preliminary days in which we are traveling, are designed by St. Louis de Montfort to help us “rid ourselves of the spirit of the world” and to seek purity of heart in imitation of Jesus and Mary.

HERE are the Prayers and Suggested reading from “The Imitation of Christ” for our 4th day. How Merciful is God and willing to give us His Holy Spirit, as we pray, “Veni” (Come)! How lovingly Our Mother desires to guide us, as we call on her, “Ave Maris Stella” (Hail Star of the Sea). Let us, please, remember one another in our prayers and all those who journey with us toward total consecration to Jesus through Mary. Let us also ask God to enlarge our hearts to include all those in most need of His Mercy. Thanks.