Marian Consecration

The Goal of Marian Consecration
In this clip from the Introduction video, Fr. Michael Gaitley explains the goal of Marian Consecration.

The Essence of Marian Consecration
In this clip from the Orientation video, Fr. Michael Gaitley gets to the heart, to the essence of Marian Consecration. (Prior to this segment, he covered Mary's special role in salvation.)

Mary in the Gospels
Here is a helpful link for Biblical references on Mary.

Mary in the "Catechism of the Catholic Church"
References to Mary in the Catechism.

Mary in the Teaching of the Popes
Key Marian references from the Popes.

Mary in Vatican II
Reaffirmation of the Church's special love for Mary due to her role in salvation history and her important link to Christ's work as cited in Lumen Gentium, one of the documents of the Second Vatican Council.

Resources to make your consecration...

I recommend reading True Devotion to Mary, the original work by St. Louis de Montfort, and then using one of the following books as your guide to preparing for your consecration:

• 33 Days to Morning Glory, by Fr. Michael Gaitley, here or here.  Watch the accompanying video series here, for free on Formed. Go here if you don't have a Formed account.

• Preparation for Total Consecration According to St. Louis de Montfort, by Fr. Hugh Gillespie, SMM

• Totus Tuus: A Consecration to Jesus Through Mary with Saint John Paul II, by Fr. Brian McMaster

• A Contemplative Approach to Jesus Through Mary, website by Fr. Nathan Cromly, CSJ

• Totus Tuus: A Contemplative Approach to Total Consecration Through Mary, by Fr. Nathan Cromly, CSJ

• 33 Day Family Consecration: A Guide for Parents to total Consecration to Jesus through Mary, by Allen Hebert

• Total Consecration Through the Mysteries of the Rosary, by Fr. Ed Broom, OMV