Day 33 - "The heavens rejoice, and all the earth ought to stand amazed
when I say 'Hail Mary'. Satan and hell tremble when I repeat 'Hail
Mary'. Sorrow is banished, and a new joy fills my soul when I say
'Hail Mary'. My languid affection is strengthened in God and my soul
is refreshed when I repeat 'Hail Mary'. So great is the sweetness of
this blessed salutation that it is not to be expressed in words, but
remains deeper in the heart than can be fathomed. -St. Thomas a Kempis
Consecration Day: "My Immaculate Heart shall be your refuge and the
road that shall lead you to God. Jesus wishes to make use of you
( Lucia ) to make me known and loved. He wants to establish in the
world devotion to my Immaculate Heart. I promise salvation to those
who embrace it, and those souls will be loved by God, like flowers
placed by me to adorn His Throne"
- Our Lady of Fatima, 1917
~~Congratulations on becoming a slave to Jesus through Mary!~~
(and happy birthday, Jeff!)