Day 20
Consecration is a commitment to live in a new way
In today’s reflection, Fr. Gaitley shifts our focus to the seriousness of what we’re preparing to do. Marian consecration is not just a spiritual exercise or devotional feeling — it is a covenant, a sacred oath of love and belonging. He reminds us that when we consecrate ourselves to Mary, we’re making a solemn commitment — one that reflects the biblical understanding of covenant: total, faithful, and binding.
Mother Teresa and St. Maximilian Kolbe both lived their consecrations as irrevocable vows. They gave their word to Mary, and they never took it back. Their entire lives were shaped by this promise: “I am all yours, and all I have is yours.” Fr. Gaitley encourages us to adopt that same seriousness of heart.
A covenant isn’t something we enter lightly. It involves duty, faithfulness, and perseverance — even when feelings fade or trials come. We must understand that consecration is a commitment to live in a new way: with Mary, for Jesus, and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
But this isn’t a burden. It’s the joyful responsibility of love. Mary takes our yes seriously — and she responds with her own fidelity. When we give ourselves to her, she gives herself to us even more fully, guiding us every step of the way.
Today’s challenge is clear: don’t treat your consecration casually. Prepare your heart like someone entering into a sacred promise — one that will shape your eternity. Give your yes — and keep it.
