Day 32
She will lead you to Divine Mercy
In today’s reflection, Fr. Gaitley focuses on Pope St. John Paul II’s deep Marian heart and the Church’s encouragement to entrust ourselves to Mary. Through the teaching and example of John Paul II, we are reminded that Marian consecration is not a peripheral devotion — it flows from the very heart and mind of the Church. Mary is not just a private inspiration for a few; she is given by Christ to the whole Church as Mother.
Fr. Gaitley emphasizes that Mary’s spiritual motherhood is real and active. She doesn’t simply observe our journey from afar — she gently and powerfully attends to our growth in holiness, shaping us in the image of her Son. By consecrating ourselves to her, we allow her to carry out this role with freedom and fruitfulness in our lives.
To entrust ourselves to Mary, as John did at the foot of the Cross, is to welcome her into our “home” — the very center of our souls. It’s a decision to let her accompany us in our joys and sufferings, to let her stand with us at the Cross, and to let her form us as true disciples.
Ultimately, Fr. Gaitley shows that Marian consecration doesn’t end with Mary — it leads us to the pierced Heart of Jesus, to the ocean of Divine Mercy. Through her, we encounter the fullness of Christ’s love, and the healing power of His mercy.
