Consoling the Heart of Jesus: Prayer Companion From the Do-It-Yourself Ignatian Retreat

by Michael E. Gaitley

There's no substitute for making Fr. Michael's do-it-yourself retreat, but this portable prayer companion is the next best thing. Its three simple parts summarize the whole retreat and teach a spirituality that even the busiest of people can follow. Even if you've never heard of Consoling the Heart of Jesus, this guide to the best-selling book will explain to you in a clear, step-by-step way what Consoling the Heart of Jesus is all about. You'll find all the main ideas, prayers, and meditations included in the retreat compiled for easy reference. If you loved Fr. Michael's Consoling the Heart of Jesus retreat, now you can always have with you everything you need to live Consoling spirituality. Take it with you wherever you go.

Genres: Catholic, Religion, Spirituality, Faith, Christianity

126 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2011

About the author

Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, is a member of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. Prior to his ordination to the priesthood, he received a Masters Degree in Theology and a Licentiate Degree in Moral Theology.

After his ordination to the priesthood, Fr. Michael succeeded Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC, as the director of the Association of Marian Helpers, a spiritual benefit society with more than 1,000,000 members. As director, he has launched a new pastoral initiative called Hearts Afire: Parish-based Programs for the New Evangelization (HAPP).

He frequently appears on EWTN and preaches retreats throughout the country on topics such as Divine Mercy, Consoling spirituality, and Marian Consecration.

When he is not preaching missions and retreats, Fr. Michael lives and works on Eden Hill in Stockbridge, Mass., home of the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy.

Reviews

[booklady · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent supplement to the bigger book, Consoling the Heart of Jesus: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat- Inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Recommended for anyone doing the retreat.

[Rosemary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second time I've read this. For me, these type books are always better the second time. Great stuff on effective meditation.

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a beautiful book on how to accept what Jesus has freely given through His death, and truly appreciating and therefore healing Jesus’s Heart. He was so hurt and offended, but as His faithful we have the power to ease that.

And it’s honestly more simple than I thought. We must simply give Him now what He did not have while on the cross: trust, faith, love towards Him and others, and accepting His gifts. He was and is reaching out, vulnerable for us, and He was rejected then but we can say yes and love Him now. It is being there for Him.

[Sheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

The perfect supplement to the full retreat book.

[Florence Bernice · Rating 4 out of 5]

A summary of the Consoler Retreat book made for Consoler followers who do not wish lugging around a 400-page book in their purses.

[Dona · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book with a lot of spiritual information. Will make you closer to our Lord

[Judi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent, thought provoking, life changing book by a favorite author of mine. Father Michael Gaitley has done excellent work here at presenting the Diary of Saint Faustina and organizing it go make it understandable.

[Bill Breen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Use it daily after completing the Consoling the Heart of Jesus group retreat. Keeps it alive.

[Alexandra]

Another best book ever! Should read once a year