Lesson 1 - Consecration to Jesus through Mary

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1. The Secret of Mary

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In this first lesson of the course on “Consecration to Jesus through Mary” Fr. Timothy Ring invites you to discover a little-known secret of grace that will enable you to make great progress in your spiritual life and obtain a very high degree of union with Jesus Christ. This is the “Secret of Mary” taught by the great Marian Saint, Louis de Montfort. He also gives a quick sketch about the life of this Saint and tells you what to expect throughout this course.

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Opening Live: “The practical guide of your Consecration Course”

2. Grandeurs of Mary (True Devotion 1 – 13)

As an introduction to his book, St. Louis de Montfort eloquently describes the grandeurs of the “Supreme Masterpiece of Almighty God”: Mary most holy. In this video lesson, Fr. Timothy reads and comments on this introduction to the True Devotion and also gives a very innovative answer to the common …

3. Mary’s Part in the Incarnation (True Devotion 14 – 21)

In the first chapter of his book, St. Louis de Montfort convincingly demonstrates how God willed to associate Mary with all His greatest works in creation. In this first part of the chapter, he describes Mary’s role in the Incarnation of the Word and the Redemption of the human race. …

4. Mary’s Part in the Santification of Souls (True Devotion 22 – 36)

In the readings for this lesson, St. Louis de Montfort shows how the Three Persons of the Trinity always work for the sanctification of souls only through the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is the Spouse of the Holy Spirit and God grants no graces except through Her. In this lesson, …

5. Necessity of Devotion to Mary (True Devotion 37 – 48)

Is devotion to Mary necessary for salvation? In this important lesson, Fr. Timothy Ring shows how the tradition of the Church, the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, and the Catholic Magisterium, have always consistently taught that devotion to Mary is not a mere option for Catholics, but necessary for …

6. Mary’s Part in the Latter Times (True Devotion 49 – 54)

Throughout the history of the Church, God has raised up great Saints with the gift of prophecy who have guided the people of God in the ways of Providence. One of those souls was certainly St. Louis de Montfort. In today’s lesson, find out some of the prophecies of this …

7. The Reign of Mary and the Apostles of the Latter Times (True Devotion 55 – 59)

The great prophecy of St. Louis is about the coming of a period in the future in which Mary will be Queen of all Hearts: the Reign of Mary. He also prophesizes about a congregation, or company of men and women, who will come in the future, and who will …

8. Jesus Christ, the final end of all devotions (True Devotion 60 – 67)

In this lesson, St. Louis de Montfort establishes the firm Christocentric foundations of devotion to Mary. We often unwittingly create a mental dichotomy between devotion to Jesus and Mary. But, this is irrational as God wished to establish the Mediation of Mary for approaching Jesus. There is no way we …

9. True and false concepts of freedom and slavery (True Devotion 68 – 77)

The very word “slavery” evokes images of oppression and misery. But, St. Louis de Montfort talks about a new form of slavery: “voluntary slavery of love”! In this very important lesson, Fr. Timothy talks about a fundamental question in this course: the true and false concepts of freedom and slavery. …

10. Knowledge of self (True Devotion 78 – 82)

After twelve initial days for emptying oneself of the spirit of the world, St. Louis de Montfort recommends a week of prayer for a greater knowledge of self. To help you during this week of preparation, Fr. Timothy talks about this very important exercise: getting to know ourselves better, so …

11. The Importance of Mediation (True Devotion 83 – 89)

The Catholic position on devotion to Mary and the Saints is often misunderstood and even slandered. But, there is a deeper, more fundamental question which gives rise to these differences: the acceptance of the principle of mediation. This is something that God wrote into the very fabric of creation because …

12. Signs of false devotion to Our Lady (True Devotion 90 – 104)

Before entering into the subject of his book – True Devotion to Mary – St. Louis de Montfort gives us a list of false forms of devotion to Mary. These are delusions of the devil, or even fallacies on our part, that mislead us into thinking we’re on the right …

13. Marks of authentic devotion to Our Lady (True Devotion 105 – 114)

After having given us a list of false devotions to Mary, St. Louis de Montfort goes on to describe the characteristics of a true and authentic devotion to Our Lady. In this lesson, Fr. Timothy walks us through these in a very attractive way, applying them to our lives, and …

14. Practices of Devotion to Mary – the Holy Rosary (True Devotion 115 – 119)

In the readings for this lesson, St. Louis de Montfort gives a list of interior and exterior practices of devotion to Mary. Fr. Timothy quickly goes through these and focuses on one of them which is indispensable for our spiritual lives: the Holy Rosary. Find out about the history and …

15. A Complete Consecration to Mary (True Devotion 120 – 125)

This lesson is the single most important in the whole course. Here Fr. Timothy gets down to explaining what the Consecration to Mary means. What do we do when we consecrate ourselves? What exactly does it entail? What do we entrust? What change will this bring about in our lives? …

16. Replies to Common Questions and Objections (True Devotion 126 – 134)

This lesson is perhaps just as important as the last. In it, Fr. Timothy responds to common questions that one may have before making the Consecration to Mary. What happens with my prayers, my merits, my virtues? Will I still be able to pray for my friends? Do I lose …

17. First Two Motives for the Consecration to Mary (True Devotion 135 – 143)

After explaining what the Consecration to Mary entails, St. Louis de Montfort goes on to give a list of motives that should move us to make the Consecration. They are very beautiful and convincing. In this lesson, Fr. Timothy talks about the first two: that by the Consecration we give …

18. Third motive for the Consecration to Mary (True Devotion 144 – 150)

Fr. Timothy talks about the third motive that St. Louis de Montfort gives us for making the Consecration: that it obtains many blessings from Our Lady. This lesson should fill us with great confidence in the maternal protection of Mary for Her faithful children. She is the Mother of Mercy …

19. Fourth and fifth motives for the Consecration to Mary (True Devotion 151 – 154)

Fr. Timothy now continues to deal with the motives for the Consecration. He also talks about a very important question for us Catholics in general, one intimately linked to our Christian vocation, but especially for those called to give themselves entirely to Jesus through Mary: the value of suffering for …

20. Fifth motive for the Consecration to Mary (True Devotion 155 – 168)

In this lesson, Fr. Timothy will comment on the fifth motive for the Consecration: that Mary is a smooth, short, safe and perfect way of attaining union with Jesus Christ. Fr. Timothy also speaks about how recent studies have demonstrated that the devotion of Consecration to Mary is very firmly …

21. Sixth and Seventh motives for the Consecration to Mary (True Devotion 169 – 172)

Today Fr. Timothy talks about the next two motives for the Consecration. He also gives a more profound explanation about the concept of liberty and freedom and explains how, paradoxically, the best way to be truly free is to serve. Finally, he talks about how the Consecration benefits not only …

22. Eighth motive for the Consecration to Mary (True Devotion 173 – 182)

In his discussion of the eighth and last motive that St. Louis de Montfort gives for the Consecration, Fr Timothy addresses a very relevant question for Christians in our age: that of perseverance amid the difficulties that the modern world presents against the faith. He also tells a very interesting …

23. Biblical Figure of this Devotion – Rebecca and Jacob (True Devotion 183 – 200)

A considerable portion of the True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis de Montfort is dedicated to an approximation between the Biblical narrative of Rebecca and Jacob and the relationship that the Consecration establishes between Mary and Her faithful slaves. This is summarized and explained by Fr. Timothy in this …

24. Services of Our Lady to Her Faithful Servants (True Devotion 201 – 212)

Fr. Timothy now reads and comments on the part of the True Devotion where St. Louis de Montfort enumerates the services that Our Lady, in Her mercy and gratitude, renders to those who consecrate themselves to Her. But, before entering into that, he explains why our motive for the Consecration …

25. Wonderful Effects of this Devotion I (True Devotion 213 – 217)

In this beautiful lesson, Fr. Timothy discusses the wonderful effects that the Consecration produces in our souls. He stresses on how all that we’ve learned should motivate us to love Our Lady with all our hearts and to trust in Her blindly because She deserves all our love and trust. …

26. Wonderful Effects of this Devotion II (True Devotion 217 – 225)

Let's continue to talk about the effects of the Consecration on our souls. The passages dealt with in this lesson are particularly beautiful and mystical. St. Louis de Montfort talks about a mysterious “communication of the spirit of Mary” to Her faithful slaves. This makes us appear like Mary Herself …

27. Interior Practices (True Devotion 226 – 265)

As we draw closer to the end of the course, Fr. Timothy narrates vividly how Dr. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira came to find out about the Consecration to Mary, and how he practiced it and taught it all his life. It was his influence that led to this devotion being …

28. How to live the Consecration (Conclusion)

In this final lesson, Fr. Timothy talks about how to transform the Consecration we’ve made into a form of life. How should the life of a slave of Mary be? In what ways should our daily activities reflect the important step we have taken? He also explains a bit about …

29. Prayers for days 29 to 33

Click on the links below to watch the Rosaries: → Rosary for April 21 → Rosary for April 22 → Rosary for April 23 → Rosary for April 24 Meditation and Prayers of these days: Ave Maris Stella, Litany of the Holy Spirit, Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus, …

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