True Devotion to Mary: With Preparation for Total Consecration

by Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort

"True Devotion to Mary: With Preparation for Total Consecration" is a transformative guide to deepening one's relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary. Written by Saint Louis de Montfort, this spiritual classic illuminates the significance of devotion to Mary as a means of drawing closer to Christ. With profound insights and practical guidance, de Montfort presents a pathway to consecrating oneself entirely to the service of Mary and, consequently, to Christ.

This work explores the importance of Marian devotion, the nature of true devotion, and the transformative power of entrusting oneself to the care and intercession of the Mother of God. Through prayer, reflection, and consecration, readers are invited to embrace a life of profound devotion to Mary and experience the blessings and graces that flow from this intimate relationship.

Genres: Catholic

Paperback

First published July 15, 2013

About the author

Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort est un prêtre catholique français, né le 31 janvier 1673 à Montfort-la-Cane en province de Bretagne (aujourd'hui Montfort-sur-Meu en Ille-et-Vilaine) et qui est mort le 28 avril 1716 à Saint-Laurent-sur-Sèvre en province du Poitou) (de nos jours dans le département de la Vendée). Il est le fondateur de deux congrégations religieuses : la Compagnie de Marie (les Pères montfortains) d'où seront issus les Frères de Saint-Gabriel et une congrégation féminine : les Filles de la sagesse. Béatifié par Léon XIII, en 1888, il est canonisé par Pie XII, en 1947.

Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort (31 January 1673 – 28 April 1716) was a French Roman Catholic priest and Confessor. He was known in his time as a preacher and was made a missionary apostolic by Pope Clement XI.

As well as preaching, Montfort found time to write a number of books which went on to become classic Catholic titles and influenced several popes. Montfort is known for his particular devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the practice of praying the Rosary.

Montfort is considered as one of the early writers in the field of Mariology. His most notable works regarding Marian devotions are contained in The Secret of Mary and the True Devotion to Mary.

The Roman Catholic Church, under the pontificate of Pope Pius XII canonized Montfort on July 20, 1947. A "founders statue" created by Giacomo Parisini is located in an upper niche of the south nave of Saint Peter's Basilica.

Reviews

[Gene Arthur Molloy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Saint Louis De Montfort was absolutely dedicated to Our Blessed Mother, and he is excited to share Her with all of us. His path to Her Blessed Heart is laid out clearly and cleanly. If you are interested in consecrating yourself to Our Blessed Mother this book is the perfect preamble. I have been spiritually enriched by it, and I will be starting my consecration on the next Marian feast day.

[Madyson Hamling · Rating 5 out of 5]

This consecration really has changed my life. Thank you Father Bump for sharing your deep love of Mary with our summer projects group.

[Caitlin Streit · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much to think about

This little book has so much ! You have to read slowly and meditate upon the the chapters.a very playful book .

[Katherine A · Rating 5 out of 5]

This helped open so many doors in my faith!

[Christian Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating book on the beauty of devotion to Mary. St Louis de Montfort explains the scriptural evidence for the devotion, along with the teachings of Saints and Popes who have practised this devotion.
33 day consecration at the end.

[Peggy Wickham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can be difficult to get through, but well worth the effort. One less star because of the difficulty in reading it, but the content is outstanding!