An excellent little book for preparing oneself for total consecration to Jesus through Mary. Today, July 14 is day 2 of the preparation. The book is divided into four sections: Knowledge of the World(12 days), Knowledge of Self(7 days), Knowledge of Our Lady(7 days), and Knowledge of Christ(7 days).

Spirit of the World: "Examine your conscience, pray, practice renouncement of your own will; mortification, purity of heart." ( )

This small paperback has everything you need in order to be prepared for Total Consecration according to Saint Louis Marie de Montfort. I wish I had found this earlier. Louis de Montfort says in his book 'True Devotion to Mary,' that those who wish to take up this special devotion should spend three weeks imbuing themselves with the spirit of Jesus through the most Blessed Virgin.

You will find that in order to prepare you will need several books, including the one I mentioned by de Montfort above, `The Imitation of Christ', the Gospels, litanies and prayers, among others. Or you only need to find this small book. ( )