Father Vernard Poslusney was born in 1918, ordained in 1942, and passed away on December 15, 2005 at the age of 87. He was considered one of the most respected Priest Theologians to grace the Roman Catholic community. He taught in Austria, Rome and throughout the United States. He was a well loved Carmelite retreat director, who facilitated and organized countless Conferences, Days of Prayer, Lectures, Retreats, Seminars, and Workshops. He was an esteemed authority on such topics as Saint John of the Cross, Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint Therese of Lisieux. He also served as a respected advisor to the Holy Office in the area of Private Revelation. Father Vernard authored three books cherished and treasured by the Carmelite Roman Catholic community: (Attaining Spiritual Maturity for Contemplation), (Prayer, Aspiration and Contemplation) and (Union with the Lord in Prayer).
Consecration to the Divine Will
(Rev. Vernard Poslusney, O. Carm.)
Oh most holy, blessed and adorable Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, prostrate before You, I consecrate myself to your infinitely wise and loveable Divine Will. With this consecration may You be pleased to grant me the GIFT of Your Divine Will. From this day forth, may I receive each day all the graces I will need to LIVE in this same loving Divine Will. Finally, grant that I may grow from moment to moment in actually DOING Your Divine Will.
Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus, my King and Redeemer, help me to follow the example of Your words: "I came to do the Will of Him Who sent Me." - "Not My Will, but Thine be done."
Immaculate Heart of Mary, my dearest Mother You who always said: "Be it done unto me according to Your Word" be also my model and teacher. Teach me how to do the Divine Will always. At the same time, I humbly ask the loving assistance of my Guardian Angel and of my heavenly brothers and sisters. Please help me to reach that state of which it can be said: "Father, may Your Will be done in me as it is in heaven." This I ask through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
Daily Renewal of the Consecration to the Divine Will
Oh Divine Will of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit that reigned in the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, come and reign in my heart. Amen.