“True Devotion to Mary” Navigation Page
If you’re hoping to read True Devotion to Mary by St. Louis de Montfort—or if you’re a devout Catholic longing to read good and holy books to deepen your faith, and you’re searching for someone to read with…
Welcome.
This navigation page is your companion through our journey with this saint-making book.
I call it “saint-making” because this 1712 work has formed the hearts of many saints across the centuries, including St. John Paul II, whose motto Totus Tuus was born from these pages.
Dear reader, I hope and pray that what I’ve discovered and reflected on here will inspire you to begin your own journey.
Grab your journal. Pour your heart out to Jesus and Mary.
They are very real—and their love for you may be the most real thing there is…
in this life and the next.
Chapters/Subsections in “True Devotion to Mary”
Sxarina’s Reflections
From the Popes, About St. Louis de Montfort, About “True Devotion to Mary”
Why Should You Read “True Devotion to Mary” by St. Louis De Montfort?
An introduction to why this spiritual classic is worth reading. And how it changed the lives of saints (and mine, too).
Part 1 (Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Chapter 1: Necessity of the Blessed Virgin and of Devotion to Her
Why Is Mary Your Mother? And What Does That Mean for You?
Let’s explore what it really means to call Mary our Mother. And how that truth can shape the way we love Jesus.
Part 1 (Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Chapter 2: Fundamental Truths of Devotion to the Blessed Virgin
Do Catholics Worship Mary? 5 Truths You Need to Know
This is one of the most common misconceptions about honoring Mary. Let’s dive in!
Part 1 (Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Chapter 3: Choice of True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin
True vs. False Devotionals: A Crisis in the Church
Some devotions bring us closer to Christ, others don’t. How do we tell the difference? Here’s what St. Louis de Montfort has to say.
Part 2 (Perfect Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Chapter 1: Nature of Perfect Devotion to the Blessed Virgin OR Perfect Consecration to Jesus Christ
Reflecting on the Role of Mary in My Life
A personal turning point: how I began to see Mary not as a distant figure, but as a real presence in my daily walk of faith.
Part 2, Chapter 2 (Motives of This Perfect Devotion)
First Motive: It Devotes Us Entirely to the Service of God
“True Devotion to Mary” Stopped Me in My Tracks
After releasing the last video, I got sick for three weeks. After that, I decided to read more slowly.
Part 2, Chapter 2 (Motives of This Perfect Devotion)
Second Motive: It Makes Us Imitate the Example of Jesus Christ and of the Holy Trinity and Practice Humility
How to Be More Humble (The Answer Surprised Me Too)
Humility is a difficult virtue to practice. But do we have to try so hard to be humble?
Part 2, Chapter 2 (Motives of This Perfect Devotion)
Third Motive: It Obtains for Us the Good Offices of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, Help of Christians: Why Her Powerful Intercession Matters
The third motive reminds us that we’re not alone. Mary truly is a powerful help in our life.
Part 2, Chapter 2 (Motives of This Perfect Devotion)
Fourth Motive: It Is an Excellent Means of Procuring God’s Greater Glory
Mary, Help of Christians: Why Her Powerful Intercession Matters
Mary turns even our smallest prayers and sacrifices into offerings that glorify God.