Feastbearers – 33 Days to Jesus Through Mary
This is a 33-day journey to help children grow closer to Jesus in the Eucharist.
Each day includes a short reflection, a simple prayer, and a small action to help prepare your heart for Holy Communion.
You can do this journey at home, in school, or in a group setting.
Week 1 — Mary Leads Me to Jesus
This week, we begin our consecration by learning that Mary always leads us to Jesus. She listens to God, welcomes Jesus with love, and helps us open our hearts to Him.
Day 1 — Mary says yes to God
Scripture: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” — Luke 1:38
Teaching: When the angel spoke to Mary, she answered God with trust and love. Her yes was humble, brave, and full of faith. By saying yes, Mary welcomed Jesus into the world. She teaches us that when we listen to God and say yes to Him, we grow closer to Jesus too.
Reflection: Mary trusted God even when she did not know everything. Is there something small I can say yes to today because I love Jesus?
Little Action: Quietly say, “Mary, help me say yes to God today.”
Prayer: Mary, teach me to say yes to God with a loving and trusting heart. Help me follow Jesus each day. Amen.
Day 2 — Mary brings Jesus to us
Scripture: “And blessed is the fruit of your womb!” — Luke 1:42
Teaching: Mary carried Jesus within her and brought Him to Elizabeth. Wherever Mary goes, she brings Jesus with her. That is why we turn to Mary in this consecration. She does not keep us for herself. She gently leads us to her Son and helps us love Him more deeply.
Reflection: Mary brought Jesus to others with joy. Do I believe she can bring me closer to Jesus too?
Little Action: Place your hand on your heart and say, “Mary, bring me closer to Jesus.”
Prayer: Mary, you brought Jesus into the world with love. Please bring me closer to Him and help me welcome Him into my heart. Amen.
Day 3 — Mary helps me listen to Jesus
Scripture: “Do whatever he tells you.” — John 2:5
Teaching: At Cana, Mary spoke these important words: “Do whatever he tells you.” She points us toward Jesus and teaches us to listen to Him. Mary knows that true joy comes from obeying Jesus with trust. When we stay close to Mary, she helps our hearts become ready to hear His voice.
Reflection: Mary points me to Jesus, not to herself. How can I listen better to Jesus today?
Little Action: Spend one quiet minute asking Jesus, “What do You want me to do today?”
Prayer: Mary, help me listen carefully to Jesus and follow what He asks of me. Amen.
Day 4 — Mary keeps God’s word in her heart
Scripture: “Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart.” — Luke 2:19
Teaching: Mary did not rush past the things God was doing. She kept them in her heart and thought about them with love. Mary teaches us to be quiet with God, to remember His goodness, and to treasure Jesus in our hearts. Consecration is not only about saying words — it is about letting Jesus live deeply within us.
Reflection: Mary kept holy things in her heart. What good thing has Jesus done for me that I should remember today?
Little Action: Sit in silence for a short moment and think about one gift Jesus has given you.
Prayer: Mary, teach me to keep Jesus in my heart and to remember His goodness with love. Amen.
Day 5 — Mary is my mother too
Scripture: “Behold, your mother.” — John 19:27
Teaching: From the Cross, Jesus gave Mary to us as our mother. This is a great gift. Mary loves us, prays for us, and helps us stay close to Jesus. In consecration, we place ourselves in her care so that she may help us belong more completely to her Son.
Reflection: Jesus gave Mary to me as a mother. How does it help me to know that she cares for me?
Little Action: Say slowly, “Mary, be a mother to me and lead me to Jesus.”
Prayer: Mary, thank you for loving me as your child. Hold my hand and lead me safely to Jesus. Amen.
Day 6 — Mary helps me give my heart to Jesus
Scripture: “My soul magnifies the Lord.” — Luke 1:46
Teaching: Mary’s whole life gave glory to God. She loved Him with her whole heart. Mary teaches us that the best way to live is to belong fully to the Lord. In this consecration, we are learning to give our hearts to Jesus with Mary’s help, joy, and trust.
Reflection: Mary loved God with her whole heart. What part of my life do I want to offer more fully to Jesus?
Little Action: Offer Jesus one part of your day today — your work, your play, your family, or your prayer.
Prayer: Mary, help me love Jesus with my whole heart and give myself to Him with joy. Amen.
Day 7 — Thank You, Jesus, for giving me Mary
Scripture: “All generations will call me blessed.” — Luke 1:48
Teaching: The Church honours Mary because God chose her in a wonderful way and because she always leads us to Jesus. We do not stop at Mary. We thank God for giving her to us, and we ask her to help us become faithful disciples of her Son. Mary is a gift that helps us belong more fully to Jesus.
Reflection: Why is Mary such a beautiful gift from Jesus to His Church and to me?
Little Action: Thank Jesus for Mary and pray one Hail Mary slowly and carefully.
Prayer: Jesus, thank You for giving me Mary as my mother and guide. Through her, help me come closer to You each day. Amen.
Week 2 — Mary Helps Me Grow Closer to Jesus
This week, we learn how Mary helps us grow closer to Jesus each day. She teaches us to trust God, follow Him, and stay faithful even when things are difficult.
Day 8 — Mary trusted God’s plan
Scripture: “Blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.” — Luke 1:45
Teaching: Mary trusted God even when she did not understand everything. Her faith was strong because she believed that God would always keep His promises. She teaches us to trust God with our whole lives.
Reflection: Is there something I find hard to trust God with right now?
Little Action: Say quietly, “Mary, help me trust God like you did.”
Prayer: Mary, teach me to trust God’s plan, even when I do not understand. Amen.
Day 9 — Mary followed God faithfully
Scripture: “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.” — Luke 11:28
Teaching: Mary did not only listen to God — she followed Him faithfully. She teaches us that loving God means living His word in our daily actions.
Reflection: How can I follow Jesus more closely in my actions today?
Little Action: Choose one good thing to do today because you love Jesus.
Prayer: Mary, help me to listen to God and follow Him with a faithful heart. Amen.
Day 10 — Mary helps me stay close to Jesus
Scripture: “His mother kept all these things in her heart.” — Luke 2:51
Teaching: Mary stayed close to Jesus throughout His life. She never turned away from Him. She helps us remain close to Jesus too, especially through prayer and love.
Reflection: What helps me stay close to Jesus each day?
Little Action: Take a quiet moment to think about Jesus and tell Him you want to stay close to Him.
Prayer: Mary, help me stay close to Jesus in everything I do. Amen.
Day 11 — Mary teaches me to serve others
Scripture: “She went with haste… and greeted Elizabeth.” — Luke 1:39–40
Teaching: After saying yes to God, Mary quickly went to help Elizabeth. She teaches us that love for God leads us to serve others with joy and kindness.
Reflection: Who can I help today with love?
Little Action: Do one helpful or kind thing for someone today.
Prayer: Mary, teach me to serve others with a loving and joyful heart. Amen.
Day 12 — Mary stays faithful in difficult moments
Scripture: “Standing by the cross of Jesus was his mother.” — John 19:25
Teaching: Mary stayed with Jesus even when it was painful and difficult. She teaches us to stay faithful and not give up when things are hard.
Reflection: When things are difficult, do I stay close to Jesus or turn away?
Little Action: Offer one difficulty to Jesus today and ask Mary to help you stay strong.
Prayer: Mary, help me stay faithful to Jesus even when things are hard. Amen.
Day 13 — Mary prays with the Church
Scripture: “All these with one accord devoted themselves to prayer, together with… Mary the mother of Jesus.” — Acts 1:14
Teaching: After Jesus returned to heaven, Mary stayed with the disciples and prayed with them. She teaches us to pray faithfully and remain part of God’s family, the Church.
Reflection: How can I grow in prayer each day?
Little Action: Spend a few quiet moments in prayer with Mary today.
Prayer: Mary, help me to pray with love and stay close to Jesus in His Church. Amen.
Day 14 — Mary helps me belong to Jesus
Scripture: “Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” — Mark 3:35
Teaching: Mary belongs completely to God because she always does His will. She helps us belong more fully to Jesus too, by guiding us to love Him and follow Him each day.
Reflection: What does it mean for me to belong to Jesus?
Little Action: Say slowly, “Jesus, I want to belong to You.”
Prayer: Mary, help me belong fully to Jesus and follow Him with love. Amen.
Week 3 — Mary Helps Me Give Myself to Jesus
This week, we learn that Mary helps us offer our hearts more fully to Jesus. She teaches us to give Him our love, our trust, our choices, and our whole lives.
Day 15 — Mary gave herself completely to God
Scripture: “Be it done unto me according to your word.” — Luke 1:38
Teaching: Mary did not give God only a small part of herself. She gave Him her whole heart. This is what consecration means: we offer ourselves to Jesus with love and trust, and Mary helps us do that generously.
Reflection: Is there any part of my life that I still keep back from Jesus?
Little Action: Hold your hands open for a moment and say, “Jesus, I give myself to You.”
Prayer: Mary, teach me to give myself to Jesus with a willing and loving heart. Amen.
Day 16 — Mary teaches me to offer my heart to Jesus
Scripture: “My son, give me your heart.” — Proverbs 23:26
Teaching: Jesus wants more than our words. He wants our hearts. Mary teaches us to love Jesus sincerely, not only when it is easy, but every day. When we give Jesus our hearts, we begin to belong to Him more deeply.
Reflection: What does it mean for me to give my heart to Jesus?
Little Action: Quietly tell Jesus one thing you want to give Him today.
Prayer: Mary, help me to offer my heart to Jesus with honesty, love, and trust. Amen.
Day 17 — Mary helps me choose Jesus first
Scripture: “Seek first the kingdom of God.” — Matthew 6:33
Teaching: Mary always put God first. She teaches us to choose Jesus before selfishness, before laziness, and before sin. Consecration helps us learn to let Jesus be first in our thoughts, words, and actions.
Reflection: In what part of my day do I need to put Jesus first?
Little Action: Before starting something today, say, “Jesus, I want to do this with You.”
Prayer: Mary, help me to choose Jesus first and to follow Him with a faithful heart. Amen.
Day 18 — Mary teaches me to trust Jesus with everything
Scripture: “Cast all your anxieties on him, for he cares about you.” — 1 Peter 5:7
Teaching: Mary teaches us not to cling tightly to our worries. She leads us to place them into Jesus’ hands. When we consecrate ourselves to Jesus through Mary, we learn to trust Him with our fears, hopes, and needs.
Reflection: What worry do I need to place into Jesus’ hands today?
Little Action: Tell Jesus one worry and ask Mary to help you trust Him with it.
Prayer: Mary, help me trust Jesus with everything in my heart. Amen.
Day 19 — Mary helps me say yes each day
Scripture: “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” — Luke 9:23
Teaching: Saying yes to Jesus is not only for one special day. It is something we do again and again. Mary shows us that love is faithful. She helps us keep saying yes to Jesus in daily life, even in small sacrifices.
Reflection: What small sacrifice can I offer Jesus today with love?
Little Action: Do one hard thing today without complaining and offer it to Jesus.
Prayer: Mary, help me say yes to Jesus today in little things and in big things. Amen.
Day 20 — Mary helps me love Jesus more
Scripture: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart.” — Mark 12:30
Teaching: Mary’s greatest desire is that we love Jesus. She helps our love grow stronger, purer, and more joyful. The closer we stay to Mary, the more she teaches us to love Jesus with our whole hearts.
Reflection: How can I show Jesus my love today?
Little Action: Do one kind or obedient thing today especially for love of Jesus.
Prayer: Mary, help me to love Jesus more each day and to give Him my whole heart. Amen.
Day 21 — I want to belong completely to Jesus
Scripture: “Whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s.” — Romans 14:8
Teaching: We belong to Jesus. That is a beautiful truth. Consecration helps us live this truth more deeply and joyfully. With Mary’s help, we can say to Jesus, “I am Yours,” and mean it with love.
Reflection: What does it mean for me to say, “Jesus, I am Yours”?
Little Action: Say slowly, “Jesus, I am Yours. Mary, help me belong to Him completely.”
Prayer: Jesus, I want to belong to You completely. Mary, help me give myself fully to Your Son. Amen.
Week 4 — Mary Helps Me Prepare My Heart for Jesus
This week, we prepare our hearts more deeply for Jesus. Mary helps us turn away from sin, grow in goodness, and become ready to welcome Jesus with love and purity.
Day 22 — Mary helps me turn away from sin
Scripture: “Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” — Mark 1:15
Teaching: To grow closer to Jesus, we must turn away from sin. Mary helps us see what is wrong and encourages us to choose what is right. She leads us gently back to Jesus when we fall.
Reflection: Is there something I need to turn away from so I can be closer to Jesus?
Little Action: Say quietly, “Jesus, I am sorry,” and ask Mary to help you choose what is right.
Prayer: Mary, help me turn away from sin and walk in the way of Jesus. Amen.
Day 23 — Mary helps me have a clean heart
Scripture: “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” — Psalm 51:10
Teaching: Jesus wants our hearts to be clean and ready for Him. Mary helps us ask for forgiveness and begin again. A clean heart is peaceful, open, and ready to receive Jesus with love.
Reflection: What does it mean for my heart to be clean before Jesus?
Little Action: Ask Jesus to clean your heart and make it new.
Prayer: Jesus, make my heart clean and ready for You. Mary, help me stay close to Him. Amen.
Day 24 — Mary helps me grow in goodness
Scripture: “Bear fruit in keeping with repentance.” — Matthew 3:8
Teaching: When we turn back to Jesus, we also begin to grow in goodness. Mary helps us become kinder, more patient, and more loving. These are signs that Jesus is working in our hearts.
Reflection: What good fruit do I want to grow in my life?
Little Action: Choose one way to be kind or patient today.
Prayer: Mary, help me grow in goodness and become more like Jesus each day. Amen.
Day 25 — Mary teaches me to pray from my heart
Scripture: “When you pray, go into your room… and pray to your Father.” — Matthew 6:6
Teaching: True prayer comes from the heart. Mary teaches us to speak to God simply and honestly. When we pray with love, our hearts become closer to Jesus.
Reflection: Do I speak to Jesus from my heart, or just say words?
Little Action: Spend one quiet minute speaking to Jesus honestly.
Prayer: Mary, help me pray with a sincere and loving heart. Amen.
Day 26 — Mary helps me forgive others
Scripture: “Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” — Luke 6:37
Teaching: A heart that forgives is a heart ready for Jesus. Mary helps us let go of anger and choose mercy. Forgiveness makes our hearts lighter and more open to God’s love.
Reflection: Is there someone I need to forgive today?
Little Action: Ask Jesus for the grace to forgive someone, even if it is difficult.
Prayer: Mary, help me forgive others and love as Jesus loves. Amen.
Day 27 — Mary helps me prepare to receive Jesus
Scripture: “Prepare the way of the Lord.” — Isaiah 40:3
Teaching: Preparing for Jesus is something we do with care and love. Mary helps us make space in our hearts for Him. She teaches us to be ready to welcome Jesus with reverence and joy.
Reflection: How can I prepare my heart better for Jesus?
Little Action: Think of one way you can prepare your heart before receiving Jesus.
Prayer: Mary, help me prepare my heart to receive Jesus with love and reverence. Amen.
Day 28 — I want my heart to be ready for Jesus
Scripture: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8
Teaching: A pure heart is a heart that loves God and wants to be close to Him. Mary helps us become ready to receive Jesus with joy, peace, and love. This is how we prepare for consecration.
Reflection: Do I want my heart to be fully ready for Jesus?
Little Action: Say slowly, “Jesus, make my heart ready for You.”
Prayer: Jesus, make my heart pure and ready. Mary, help me prepare to receive Him with love. Amen.
Week 5 — I Give Myself to Jesus Through Mary
This week, we prepare to give ourselves fully to Jesus through Mary. We have learned to trust, to love, and to follow Him. Now we offer our hearts to Jesus, asking Mary to help us belong completely to Him.
Day 29 — I belong to Jesus
Scripture: “You are not your own.” — 1 Corinthians 6:19
Teaching: We were made for God. Our lives belong to Him. This is not something to fear—it is something beautiful. When we belong to Jesus, we are safe in His love.
Reflection: What does it mean for me to belong to Jesus?
Little Action: Say slowly, “Jesus, I belong to You.”
Prayer: Jesus, I belong to You. Help me to live as Your child each day. Amen.
Day 30 — I give myself to Jesus
Scripture: “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice.” — Romans 12:1
Teaching: Giving ourselves to Jesus means offering our thoughts, words, actions, and choices to Him. It is a gift of love. Mary helps us make this gift with trust and joy.
Reflection: What part of my life do I want to give to Jesus today?
Little Action: Offer one part of your day to Jesus with love.
Prayer: Jesus, I give myself to You. Mary, help me offer everything with love. Amen.
Day 31 — Mary helps me give everything to Jesus
Scripture: “Take the child and his mother.” — Matthew 2:13
Teaching: God gave us Jesus and Mary together. When we stay close to Mary, she helps us stay close to Jesus. She takes what we give her and offers it perfectly to her Son.
Reflection: Do I trust Mary to help me give everything to Jesus?
Little Action: Say, “Mary, take me to Jesus and help me belong to Him.”
Prayer: Mary, take my heart and offer it to Jesus. Help me give myself fully to Him. Amen.
Day 32 — I want to live for Jesus
Scripture: “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” — Galatians 2:20
Teaching: Consecration is not just one moment. It is a new way of living. We choose to live for Jesus each day, letting Him guide us and shape our hearts.
Reflection: How can I live for Jesus in my daily life?
Little Action: Choose one way to live for Jesus today—with kindness, obedience, or love.
Prayer: Jesus, help me live for You each day. Mary, guide me to follow Him always. Amen.
Day 33 — I give myself to Jesus through Mary
Scripture: “Behold, your mother.” — John 19:27
Teaching: Today we make our consecration. We give ourselves to Jesus through Mary. We trust her to lead us, guide us, and keep us close to her Son. This is a beginning, not an end.
Reflection: Am I ready to give myself to Jesus through Mary with love?
Little Action: Slowly and prayerfully say your consecration prayer today.
Prayer: Jesus, I give myself to You through Mary. Keep me close to You always. Mary, be my mother and guide me to Your Son. Amen.
Dear Jesus,
I love You. Thank You for loving me and for calling me to be close to You.
Today, I give myself to You through Mary.
Mary, my Mother, I place myself in your care. Take me to Jesus, help me to love Him, and teach me to follow Him faithfully.
Jesus, I give You my heart, my thoughts, my words, and my actions. Help me to stay close to You, especially in the Eucharist.
I want to belong completely to You and live as Your faithful friend.
I am Yours, now and always. Amen.