St. Kolbe - Unlimited Consecration


In St. Maximilian's "system," one consecrates oneself to Mary by joining the Militia Immaculata to help in the conversion of souls through the intercession of Our Lady. In joining a Confraternity, your prayers and intentions are explicitly shared by others (hence the more "corporate nature" of St. Maximilian's way of Total Consecration as contrasted with that of St. Louis de Montfort). You will also be the recipient of mailings, magazines, etc., intended to deepen your resolve and assist you in trusting Mary.

      Three steps are necessary: 

1. Resolve to offer yourself as an oblation to the Blessed Virgin and 
    to act as an instrument of her holy hands in bringing souls to her Son
 
2.  Enroll in the Militia Immaculata
 
3.  Piously wear the Miraculous Medal

After you've decided to consecrate yourself and become a member of the Militia Immaculata, choose a Marian Feast Day on which to have your name enrolled.

Then notify the Militia of the Immaculata of your intentions by filling out the form including the date you want to be enrolled.

Prepare yourself in the days prior to the date you've chosen. Attend Mass, go to Confession, do penance, pray the Rosary, engage in spiritual readings, especially the writings of St. Maximilian and other Marian Saints.

On your chosen day, make the intention of receiving the indulgences attached to the consecration; consciously renounce all attachment to sin, even venial; go to Confession; attend Mass; receive the Eucharist; pray 6 Pater Nosters, 6 Aves, and 6 Glorias for the (Catholic and holy) intentions of the Pope; and pray the prayer of consecration written by St. Maximilian:

Prayer of Consecration

O Immaculata, Queen of Heaven and earth, refuge of sinners and our most loving Mother, God has willed to entrust the entire order of mercy to thee. I, N___, a repentant sinner, cast myself at thy feet humbly imploring thee to take me with all that I am and have, wholly to thyself as thy possession and property. Please make of me, of all my powers of soul and body, of my whole life, death and eternity, whatever most pleases thee. If it pleases thee, use all that I am and have without reserve, wholly to accomplish what was said of thee: "She will crush your head," and, "Thou alone have destroyed all heresies in the whole world."

Let me be a fit instrument in thine Immaculate and merciful hands for introducing and increasing the maximum in all the many strayed and indifferent souls, and thus help extend as far as possible the blessed Kingdom of the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. For wherever thou enters, one obtains the grace of conversion and growth in holiness, since it is through thy hands that all graces come to us from the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

V. Allow me to praise thee O Sacred Virgin.
R. Give me strength against thy enemies.

 
If the steps above are followed, a Plenary Indulgence is received. If there is attachment to venial sin, a partial indulgence is received instead.

Finally, wear the Miraculous Medal piously.

Once the consecration is complete, continue to build up your trust of and devotion to Mary. Ask for the intercession of St. Maximilian to help you become a good child of Mary.