Our groups begin their journey by preparing for total consecration to Jesus through Mary following the book 33 Days to Morning Glory and its accompanying group-retreat materials. With well over 1,000,000 copies in distribution, Fr. Michael Gaitley's unique preparation for Marian Consecration has helped countless people worldwide to formally entrust themselves to Mary.
Featuring six 30-minute video lessons on DVD + one Retreat Companion for each participant
"Take this retreat ... Believe me, your life will never be the same."
The second part of Stage One focuses on the devotion to the Sacred Heart, following Fr. Gaitley's book Consoling the Heart of Jesus. This retreat gives us an awareness of God's infinite mercy and how we can give Him joy, showing us the way to console His heart by accepting His love and trusting in Him completely.
Featuring ten 35-minute video lessons on DVD + one Retreat Companion for each participant
"Remarkable. Beautiful. Simple. May the Lord fill the hearts of all who make this inspired retreat."
The second stage of the Hearts Afire program follows the book The 'One Thing' Is Three. The purpose of Stage Two is to give group members a summary of Church teaching and Catholic wisdom and to offer various works of mercy, apostolate suggestions, programs, and support.
In this stage, the group will discern and choose an apostolate individually, as a group, or both. This discernment is aided by reading the Fr. Gaitley's book, You Did It To Me. They will also be invited to help spread the message of Divine Mercy, which will include being asked to consider helping their parish launch a solemn Divine Mercy Sunday celebration.
Featuring ten 35-minute video lessons on DVD + one Retreat Companion for each participant
"Readers will gain a new understanding and appreciation of the mysteries of faith. Both inspiring and illuminating, I highly recommend this book."
This is the stage of ongoing formation. After having completed the group studies of 33 Days to Morning Glory, Consoling the Heart of Jesus, and Wisdom and Works of Mercy, and having undertaken works of mercy, most groups continue to meet together and grow in their faith. We recommend a wide range of further group studies that will suit the desires and needs of your group.
Groups will often begin other formational group studies and programs such as Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained, Lectio: Unveiling Scripture and Tradition, Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage, and more!
Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, is director of Evangelization for the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and author of the bestselling books 33 Days to Morning Glory, Consoling the Heart of Jesus, and The Second Greatest Story Ever Told: Now is the Time of Mercy. Fr. Michael lives and works on Eden Hill in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, home of the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy.
