During the preparation for Consecration, I have been struck with how much emphasis there is on the role of the Holy Spirit. During the first 12 days de Montfort includes in the daily prayers that accompany the readings the Veni Creator (Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest;) During the next phase the Litany of the Holy Ghost is included each day. So each and every day the Holy Spirit is called on extensively to assist with the necessary re-creation that is the goal of the consecration. The Spirit is recognized as the person of the Trinity that molds the heart and mind such that the type of surrender to Mary is even possible.
I am finding the “letting go” part of this process very difficult. But I am realizing that I am not in control here and shouldn’t be putting so much pressure on myself to “be” a certain way or to “feel” a certain way. I am asking Mary to help me to just trust her in this regard and let the Holy Spirit do the job he is called to do here.
You have such a grasp on all this, Terry. I am benefitting from it, too.
A very loose grasp, Carol. I fell very inadequate, frankly.