One of my sharpest memories as a child is of my grandmother’s house. It was a warm, comforting place, one of my favorites to visit. I loved spending time there with her. And at the end of her hallway was a print of Raphael’s Madonna and Child. Gram lives with us now, and that same … Read more
What is a Marian Consecration? The word “consecrate” means to dedicate to a certain purpose. In a Marian consecration we are dedicating our lives and all our merits to Mary by giving our past, our present, and our future to her hands so that she can bring us to Jesus. We are entrusting ourselves to … Read more
Choosing a date for your Marian Consecration doesn’t have to be difficult, but there are some things to keep in mind as you think about when to complete a consecration: Today’s Date Do you want to get started right away? Worried you might forget if you put it off until later in the year? Then … Read more
Last summer I started thinking ahead to my Marian consecration renewal. I was hoping to find a consecration preparation that I could complete with G, who gravitates naturally to our Lady. After looking high and low, I came across a new book by Carrie Gress written for children desiring to make a consecration to Mary. … Read more
Tonight was my second opportunity to pray Lectio Divina with Gianna. As promised, here are the nuts and bolts for the process. First of all, I encourage reading the entirety of the passage from a real Bible, not just an excerpt from a tablet or other device. Maria Montessori, a Catholic herself, wrote in her … Read more
A few months back, I started to think about getting ready to renew my consecration to Mary, which I do every year on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Gianna has been deeply interested in all things to do with faith lately, so I went searching for a consecration prep designed for children her age. … Read more