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The
Consolers is about living out one's consecration to Jesus
and Mary in one's daily life and prayer, living it out to
the best of one's ability as a Practicing Catholic. The
laity will carry out their mission for the whole
Christian people with respect to the church and the whole
world by adhering to the following guidelines.
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Participation
in Daily Mass.
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Adoration of
the Most Holy and Blessed Sacrament, one hour weekly.
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Fasting of one
meal on Friday.
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Praying five
mysteries of Our Lady's Holy Rosary ( Daily ).
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The Divine
Office ( Morning and Evening ).
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Daily
Scripture Reading.
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Sacrament of
Reconciliation, ( Monthly ).
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In an
effort to unite consolers everywhere in prayer,
guidelines have been established for prayer gatherings.
These gatherings are also an important means for the
Consolers who have been consecrated by proxy and are not
able to have a monthly Consecration Mass in their area to
further obtain strength and unity in group prayer.
Distinctive crosses were chosen
to be the emblem for the Consolers. The Consoler Crosses
depict the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the front and the
Immaculate Heart of Mary on the back in either (silver,
gold plated or bronze) silver or gold filled chains are
also available.
Additionally, this lay
apostolate, with respect to the guidelines, and giving
witness to Christ in the world, testimony through faith,
hope and love, and fulfillment of this mission through
service, will help to fulfill the mandate of Christ, to
bring the world to him.
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Alternative
Guidelines
#1.
Those who are unable to follow all original guidelines, are still
welcome and needed to be part of the Consolers of Jesus and Mary Lay
Apostolate. May the Lord guide you to follow as many of the original
guidelines as possible for personal growth and holiness.
#2.
Those who are suffering from chronic or terminal illnesses or
permanent disabilities, are also needed to be a part of this
Apostolate by offering your daily sufferings and trials to console the
Hearts of Jesus and Mary, with strength and unity for us as we go
forward together to save souls.
#3.
Those who have family commitments and are not able to participate in a
structured and devoted prayer life, are also welcome and needed by
offering their daily duties as an act of love in reparation and
atonement to console the Two Hearts, as well as growing in personal
holiness.
(Monthly confession is recommended for all guidelines!)
This
Lay Apostolate with the means of these guidelines, will give witness
to Christ in the world with our testimony through faith, hope and
love. By doing so, we fulfill our mission through service, helping to
obey the mandate of Christ which is to bring the whole world to Him.
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THE CONSOLERS DAILY CONSECRATION PRAYER
Dear Jesus and Mary I love you
I wish to renew my consecration to Your United Hearts . I offer my
day in reparation and atonement to console Your Hearts for the many
insults and injuries that will afflict You today, because of the
offensive acts and thoughtless neglect of uncaring souls throughout the
world.
I desire to console You
through fervent prayer, sacrifices and good works through my commitment
as a Lay Consoler and in union with each loved member of our Lay
Apostolate. With Your help and through my consecration, may I fulfill my
sincere desire to draw souls to You.
I pray my Guardian Angel will carry my oblation to You in Heaven, and
place it before Your throne of Grace. May it be a gift of love that will
console Your Hearts today and forever!
Amen.
Additional information
about the Consolers of the United Hearts of Jesus and
Mary Lay Apostolate is available by e-mail to,
Theresa Maynard, our
Founder @consolers_uh_prayerline@comcast.net
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