Urgent questions about St. Louis de Montfort consecration

[namax91]

Hello. I would like this answered as soon as possible please. 1000 apologies for the length of this post. I will pray for everybody who answers this post especially today. Sorry if I seem frantic. So 33 days ago I decided to begin the St. Louis de Montfort 33-day total consecration. I did not know what I was getting myself into I thought it was basically an extended novena. I have several questions, today being my consecration day.

First of all, I did not realize that I was supposed to begin the consecration on a Marian feast. Does that automatically mean that my work has been in vain?

Also, I have committed some rather serious sins during these 33 days. Should I have waited until I sorted out my issues of sin before I began the consecration?

Basically I’m wondering if I’m mature enough spiritually for this consecration. Would it be bad if I don’t do the consecration today, but wait until I feel ready? Could I just save the consecration prayer for when I am ready, or should I wait for a Marian feast and start over with the 33 days?

Aso, I read that I am supposed to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation within the novena of my consecration and also Holy Communion. I have an appointment for Reconciliation today, but am I supposed to receive Communion today or can I just wait for Sunday? (I am handicapped so it’s not like I could just go to Mass whenever.)

Speaking of Communion, it looks like there is a battery of things I’m supposed to do before and after receiving Communion after the consecration. Am I supposed to do all of this each time I receive ? Could I at least do the post Communion prayers when I get home? That would be more realistic for me.

Finally, I wonder if in some ways following the rigors of this consecration would do more harm than good for me. For one thing, I battle depression and so much of this prayer involves putting yourself down. The thing I will always remember of the consecration is St. Louis saying that I must think of myself as less than human. I don’t think this is the best thing for someone who battles depression. Also, I am very scrupulous as you can probably tell by this post and I don’t want it to get worse.

So, after admitting all this, what do people here think? Should I wait until I am more spiritually mature and then do the whole thing again? Or should I go ahead with the final consecration prayers? I’m wondering if the devil is trying to dissuade me from the consecration. Thank you so much!

 

[Joe_5859]

As you are going to Reconciliation today, I would bring up all of these questions to the priest when you see him. Spiritual devotions shouldn’t be a source of stress.

 

[ccmcmg]

I read over the consecration, but have not yet completed it. I don’t know if that is what He is calling me to dedicate myself to, yet.

It is nearly impossible for us to remain sinless. If you want to wait until you are free from all sin, that will never happen. As for the ‘serious sins’, remember you said you are scrupulous… Also, it’s common that the devil will tempt us even more when we are drawing closer to God. Sometimes, the temptations I receive actually can enforce the fact that I’m doing the right thing for Him.

I think it’s highly recommended that you do this around a Marian feast day, but I doubt it would make it any less valid. It’s a personal consecration, not one that is measured by the Church.

I do not know about the post Communion prayers, but while it would be best to do immediately after receiving while still at Mass (while He is still present in us in the Eucharist), again, that would be a personal thing. We have visited the Adoration Chapel after Mass; would that be an option for you?

From what I have read and understand of the Consecration, the point isn’t to make yourself feel ‘bad’ (if that is how you interpret ‘less’), it’s to think of Jesus as ‘more’. Humility is not the same as humiliation, or degradation.

Do you have a spiritual advisor? Could you meet with the priest (not during the Sacrament of Confession when it’s publically scheduled) and ask him your questions?

What drew you to make this Consecration? Was it something that drew you, or something you thought you were supposed to do?

God bless you.
I pray that St. Dymphna assist in your prayers for your depression. (She is my patron saint, and was drawn to her long before I knew of the depression battles and other things that I would encounter in my life.)

 

[robwar]

Hello. I would like this answered as soon as possible please. 1000 apologies for the length of this post. I will pray for everybody who answers this post especially today. Sorry if I seem frantic. So 33 days ago I decided to begin the St. Louis de Montfort 33-day total consecration. I did not know what I was getting myself into I thought it was basically an extended novena. I have several questions, today being my consecration day.

First of all, I did not realize that I was supposed to begin the consecration on a Marian feast. Does that automatically mean that my work has been in vain?

Also, I have committed some rather serious sins during these 33 days. Should I have waited until I sorted out my issues of sin before I began the consecration?

Basically I’m wondering if I’m mature enough spiritually for this consecration. Would it be bad if I don’t do the consecration today, but wait until I feel ready? Could I just save the consecration prayer for when I am ready, or should I wait for a Marian feast and start over with the 33 days?

Aso, I read that I am supposed to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation within the novena of my consecration and also Holy Communion. I have an appointment for Reconciliation today, but am I supposed to receive Communion today or can I just wait for Sunday? (I am handicapped so it’s not like I could just go to Mass whenever.)

Speaking of Communion, it looks like there is a battery of things I’m supposed to do before and after receiving Communion after the consecration. Am I supposed to do all of this each time I receive ? Could I at least do the post Communion prayers when I get home? That would be more realistic for me.

Finally, I wonder if in some ways following the rigors of this consecration would do more harm than good for me. For one thing, I battle depression and so much of this prayer involves putting yourself down. The thing I will always remember of the consecration is St. Louis saying that I must think of myself as less than human. I don’t think this is the best thing for someone who battles depression. Also, I am very scrupulous as you can probably tell by this post and I don’t want it to get worse.

So, after admitting all this, what do people here think? Should I wait until I am more spiritually mature and then do the whole thing again? Or should I go ahead with the final consecration prayers? I’m wondering if the devil is trying to dissuade me from the consecration. Thank you so much!

with all these questions and stress, this might not be the right thing for you to do. As someone suggested, I would talk to a priest about all of this. God looks at the heart not at the timing of doing things even if it came from a saint. If this sort of consecration is not for you then don’t worry about it and maybe wait till later.

 

[Lormar]

Namax, I would put off making it until you feel more comfortable doing it. Maybe read through the book a few more times, do some research, and talk with those whom you may know that have made the consecration.

In the meantime, draw closer to Our Blessed Mother and ask Her to help you.

 

[Dorothy]

Namax, I would put off making it until you feel more comfortable doing it. Maybe read through the book a few more times, do some research, and talk with those whom you may know that have made the consecration.

In the meantime, draw closer to Our Blessed Mother and ask Her to help you.

Amen to this post.

Remember, OP, Our Blessed Mother is our loving Mother.

 

[asia53]

First of all, I did not realize that I was supposed to begin the consecration on a Marian feast.

You’ve got some excellent advice from other posters.

I’d like to clear up the above point.

Your consecration ends on a Marian feast day with your consecration. For instance, I and 29 others consecrated ourselves to our Lady on the Feast of the Assumption, August 15. So begin 33 days before the Marian feast.

 

[Dorothy]

It is nice to end the consecration on a Marian feast, but not a requirement.

 

[airforcemom]

If you find this too rough to do get the book 33 Days to Morning Glory and read it. It may be that this simpler version of the consecration would be the best way to start. It too is normally done with ending on a Marian feast day. I’m sure the Lord and our Blessed Mother appreciate our doing these even if we do not end or start on a suggested Marian Feast Day,

 

[Dorothy]

If you find this too rough to do get the book 33 Days to Morning Glory and read it. It may be that this simpler version of the consecration would be the best way to start. It too is normally done with ending on a Marian feast day. I’m sure the Lord and our Blessed Mother appreciate our doing these even if we do not end or start on a suggested Marian Feast Day,

I second the recommendation of this book. The insights of the saints about our holy and blessed Mother is so helpful to me.