Consoling the Heart of Jesus

by Gaitley, Michael E.

• ISBN13: 9781596142220
• ISBN10: 1596142227
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-02-18
• Publisher: Marian Pr

Summary

Endorsed by EWTN hosts Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, and Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR, this do-it-yourself retreat combines the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius with the teachings of Sts. Therese of Lisieux, Faustina Kowlaska, and Louis de Montfort. The author, Br. Michael Gaitley, MIC, has a remarkable gift for inspiring little souls to trust in Jesus, The Divine Mercy. As Danielle Bean, editorial director of Faith & Family magazine, puts it, "The voice of Christ in these pages is one that even this hopelessly distracted wife and mother of eight could hear and respond to." Includes practical helps an in appendices.

Author Biography

Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, is a member of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. In his ministry, he draws extensively from the Ignatian tradition of spiritual direction and the spirituality of Divine Mercy. He lives and works on Eden Hill in Stockbridge, Mass.

Table of Contents

In Gratitude	p. 11
Acknowledgments	p. 13
On References, Notes, Pronouns, and Boldface Type	p. 15
Introduction	p. 17
A Retreat That's Easy to Make	p. 17
A Retreat with a Bold Claim	p. 18
A Retreat for Little Souls	p. 20
A Retreat with a Schedule?	p. 23
Laying the Foundation	p. 27
Beginning with Desire	p. 29
The Great Principle of the Spiritual Exercises	p. 34
A 30-Day-Retreat-Sized Principle and Foundation (in one shot)	p. 39
One Difficulty: How Can We Console Jesus if He is Happy in Heaven?	p. 46
Overcoming Obstacles to Living the Foundation	p. 61
First Obstacle: Fear of Suffering	p. 63
Second Obstacle: Our Weaknesses, Sinfulness, and Attachments	p. 75
Third Obstacle: Fear of Suffering, Again	p. 93
Fourth Obstacle: The Sensitivity of the Lord's Heart	p. 108
Fifth Obstacle: The Insensitivity of Our Hearts	p. 127
Conclusion	p. 169
Rules for the Discernment of Spirits (for Little Souls)	p. 197
Diary of St. Faustina (Selections)	p. 253
References and Notes	p. 383
Consoler Cheat Sheet	p. 427
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