True Devotion to Mary
by Louis-Marie Grignion de Monfort
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Author: Louis-Marie Grignion de MonfortTranslator: Frederick Faber
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007
ISBN: 0895552795
Number of pages: 215
Publisher: TAN Books and Publishers, Inc
Book Reviews of True Devotion to Mary
Book Review: True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis De Montfort: A Meditation on the Virgin Mother
Summary: 4 Stars
St. Louis De Montfort seems to almost be in ecstasy while writing True Devotion to Mary. Lovely exclamations, such as "Oh, how He loves humility of heart!" are found throughout the entire book and a feeling of fervor and urgency to his message of devotion. St. Louis does repeat himself often, which becomes somewhat monotonous. He also uses many rhetorical questions. These questions allow the reader to take a deeper look within and to better apply the text to his own spirituality. One example of such questions is when St. Louis is discussing the importance of allowing Mary to enter into the reader's soul so that he may grow closer to Christ, and he begins to question the reader. St. Louis asks, "When will the happy time come when the divine Mary will be established Mistress and Queen of all hearts, in order that she may subject them fully to the empire of her great and holy Jesus? When will souls breathe Mary as the body breathes air?" Such questions are critical to the book, because they allow the reader to reflect upon his devotion, or lack of, to Mary. True Devotion to Mary is a much needed piece of literature, but the reader must be aware of the intensity of the book. It is not a book that can be read in one day, or even one week; rather, it is a book that must be read over a long period of time, so that adequate time for reflection can be provided. St. Louis does seem to insist that the reader regard himself as terrible, unworthy, and disgusting. This does not seem to be as important as recognizing and answering the radical call to holiness that every person is invited to accept. It should be after many reflections, holy hours, and masses that a soul comes to see the sin within. The reader should realize that he may not see himself as terribly as St. Louis views himself, and this is to be expected. It is usually much later in life that a person comes to understand the immense sin within. Then, the person will understand hat it is quite necessary to seek forgiveness and to beg the Virgin Mother to save him from drowning in sin. St. Louis's advanced spirituality makes it hard for the reader to understand some elements and arguments of the book, especially when St. Louis writes of Mary's sanctity. He writes, "She is so intimately united with Thee that it were easier to separate the light from the sun, the heat from the fire; nay, it were easier to separate from Thee all the angels and the saints than the divine Mary, because she loves Thee more ardently and glorifies Thee more perfectly than all the other creatures put together." Such a claim is bold, and almost unheard of. It is such lines as those above that puzzle the reader and cause some discomfort within. A devotion to Mary, such as that of St. Louis, is not one that a person can understand, but must come to know in his own spiritual life. In addition to rhetorical questions and interjections, St. Louis has an amazing vocabulary that astounds the reader. St. Louis uses words such as "embellish," "extol," "abyss," and, "ample," to enhance his writing. Quite obviously, he was very educated and well read. St. Louis's understanding of the Catholic faith and knowledge of past saints and holy men and women is astounding. His book is eloquently written and does give much honor to the Blessed Mother and her son. As a whole, the book is beautiful and well written. If anything, a condensed version of this book would be beneficial to those with a smaller vocabulary and less mature spiritual life. Even though reading such a book may very well inspire a person to pursue a more intimate relationship with the mother of our Savior, Mary, the Ever-Virgin.
Summary of True Devotion to Mary
Considered the greatest single book on Mary ever written, this classic shows the way to Jesus through Mary. It sums up the entire Christian life and provides the key both to sanctity and to salvation. Beloved by countless souls; makes lasting devotees. St. Louis De Montfort prophesied that True Devotion to Mary would be the way of life of the great Saints of the latter times. This devotion is destined to change the world!Mariology Books
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