Day 6 - Feb. 26

[MariaChristi]

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Today is the half-way point in our preliminary period of 12 days. Of course, St. Louis de Montfort did not intend us to be completely "rid of the spirit of the world" in 12 days, but he has pointed us in the right direction! Our journey is a life-long one of continuing conversion, a journey he and all the saints have made, following Jesus and Mary.

The suggested readings and prayers for Day 6 are [HERE](http://totalconsecration.ageofmary.com/preparation-06.html)

The reading from the Imitation of Christ reminds us:

…what is our life when we compare it with theirs? Saints and friends of Christ, they served our Lord in hunger and in thirst, in cold, in nakedness, in labor and in weariness, in watching, in fasting, prayers and holy meditations, and in frequent persecutions and reproaches. Oh, how many grievous tribulations did the Apostles suffer and the Martyrs and Confessors and Virgins, and all the rest who resolved to follow the steps of Christ!..

Each of us is called to be the unique saint God intended us to be when He created us in His Image and Likeness. We cannot be exactly like any other saint, but we can learn from their example to follow Christ with a whole heart, even as Mary followed her Son.

By God's Grace, let us encourage one another on this journey, and pray for one another, continuing to grow in faith, hope and above all charity. Today's [Mass Readings](http://www.catholicemporium.com/daily-catholic-mass-readings/?p=3263) also help us. Psalm 25 consoles us: "...Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way..." and the Gospel urges us: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.”