Catholic Fire

Several years ago, a reader asked me:  "What is consecration? Why would someone want to consecrate themselves to Mary?" How do I go about doing it?" Since this is the time of year that I try to renew my Consecration to Jesus through Mary, I think this is a good time to discuss Marian consecration. Consecrate comes from the Latin word consecrare: "to dedicate, to set aside for a holy purpose." Consecration to Jesus through Mary is a formal and total act of self-surrender and self-giving which doesn't stop at Mary, but which is actually directed toward Christ. Consecration to Mary is consecration to the "perfect means" which Jesus chose to unite Himself with us and vice versa. Consecration to Mary heightens the depth and truth of our commitment to Christ. Love for Mary always leads us to a greater love for Jesus, as she points the way to His heart. When we consecrate ourselves to Jesus through Mary we promise to become dependent on Mary in...

Pick: FIREPROOF is an action-packed love story about a fire fighter, his wife, and a marriage worth saving. It is the third movie from Sherwood Pictures, the hope-filled, heartfelt moviemaking ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church that continues to touch the world from Albany, Georgia. Fireproof is a must-see! Both my dh and I enjoyed it immensely! It is a power-packed film on love, God, and marriage. It is filled with drama, suspense, laughter, love, and faith. It will touch your heart. Don't miss it! Read Leticia's complete review here. Esther shares some Catholic resources for fireproofing your marriage here. Pass: An American Carol is a satire on left-wing filmmaker Michael Malone from Airplane! writer/director David Zucker, who is planning to abolish the 4th of July when he is visited by the spirits of George Washington, John F. Kennedy, General George Patton and the Spirit of Christmas Future, who urge him to repent. I enjoyed a few laughs, but An American Carol contai...