Saint bernard of clairvaux in the 12th century, saint bonaventure in the th century. It sums up the entire christian life and provides the. A treatise on the true devotion to the blessed virgin or true devotion to mary is considered the greatest book on the blessed virgin mary ever written and has been. There is no better way to advance quickly in holiness, no better way to please god, and no better way to guarantee ones present sanctity and eternal salvation than the true devotion. Jesus is always and everywhere the fruit and son of mary and mary is everywhere the genuine tree that bears that fruit of life, the true mother who bears that son.
Copies of the treatise on the true devotion to the blessed virgin are available from any council of the legion of. With preparation for total consecration tan classics annotated edition by st. This practice is optional, but very recommended by st. Beloved by countless souls, this book sums up the entire christian life, showing a way of holiness that is short, easy, secure, and perfecta way of life chosen by our lord himself. True devotion to mary is considered to be the greatest single book on the blessed virgin mary ever written. True devotion to the blessed virgin is a spiritual classic written by st. Pope john paul ii who had a strong marian devotion. She shows us the path to true freedom, true happiness, true life. Fundamental truths l first truth 25 l second truth 29 l ird truth 33 l fourth truth 35 l fifth truth 37 3. This devotion to mary was the most pure and true devotion, showed a profound love and commitment to jesus christ, and would bring about wonderful spiritual effects in the worshipper.
I have to say, i did drag my feet on reading this book. Oh, if mary were but known, how much happier, how much holier, how much less worldly should we be, and how much more should we be living images of our sole lord and saviour, her dearest and most blessed son. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Beloved by countless souls, this book sums up the entire christian life. True devotion to the blessed virgin is interior that is, it comes from the mind and from the heart. Considered by many to be the greatest single book of marian spirituality ever written, true devotion to mary is st.
The book attracted attention in the 20th century when in an address to the montfortian fathers, pope john paul ii said that reading this book had been a decisive turning point in his life. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. True devotion to mary by richard john neuhaus december 2007 i n his classic work montsaintmichel and chartres, henry adams asserts, only half whimsically, that the twelfthcentury cathedral of chartres was, in all its details, built at the direction of the blessed virgin mary, for it is her house above all others. The original and best 1863 translation from the french by father frederick william faber two books in one, true devotion to mary and 33day preparation for total consecration a classic masterpiece of marian theology includes.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Written in 1712, the manuscript remained practically unknown for more than a century, when it was discovered by chance in 1842, at the motherhouse of the missionaries of the company of mary at st. Unpublished during the life of the saint, it has enjoyed the vigorous endorsement of the many outstanding popes the church has been blessed with since its discovery in 1842. The greatest book on marian spirituality ever written, true devotion to mary continues to inspire and guide the faithful to this day. One of the unmistakable signs that a person is led by the spirit of god is the devotion he has to mary, and his habit of thinking and speaking of her. True devotion to mary, the mother of god best books on. Saint louis talks about other saints and their experiences with mary, along with biblical references, which helps to understand marys roll. The book is very thorough and has plenty of insights on the role of mary, and how we can practice devotions to her. The only problem with this approach was that saint louis, along. Commentary on the treatise on the true devotion to the blessed virgin this massive book is the only numberbynumber commentary on st. Jesus is the great mediator or accomplisher of salvation. In my experience, most books about mary are flowery, poetic works that are not very informative, almost like romantic poetry. In 1715, he founded a missionary band known as the company of mary. He has defined both and tells us that while true devotion to mary is compulsory for all catholics, the perfect devotion to mary consists in consecrating oneself completely as slaves of jesus through.
The box was subsequently brought back to the monastery but the existence of the manuscript was seemingly forgotten. And for that, too, she deserves a devotion like no other. The author of the secret of the rosary and the originator of total consecration to mary, st. Treatise on true devotion to the blessed virgin ewtn. The book gives the reasons for this devotion and then explains its basic principles. Moreover, mary will safeguard us against the deception and cunning of the evil one. True devotion to mary with preparation for total consecration. It was through the most blessed virgin mary that jesus was brought into this world.
The first edition fo the book was published in 1843. This book contains the ways we can develop the best possible relationship with the blessed virgin. Download the book, true devotion to the blessed virgin mary. Associate yourself with mary in a special way before, during, and after communion see supplement of the book, true devotion to the blessed virgin mary above wear a little iron chain around the neck, arm, waist, or ankle as an outward sign and reminder of holy slavery. The true devotion to the blessed virgin is probably, with st alphonsus liguoris the glories of mary, the most celebrated and highly regarded treatise ever written on our lady. Catholic treasury true devotion to the blessed virgin. And its the only book the montfort fathers call essential. This highly gifted orators language was simple but full of divine love, much as you will. In what consists the perfect consecration to jesus by mary 82 ii. True devotion to mary is differentiated from perfect devotion. An example is the belief that devotion to mary is a sign of predestination.
Beloved by countless souls, this book sums up the entire christian life, showing a way of holiness that is short, easy, secure, and perfecta way of life chosen by. Goodreads members who liked true devotion to mary also liked. Now that we have established these five basic truths, it is all the more necessary to make the right choice of the true devotion to our blessed lady, for now more than ever there are false devotions to her which can easily be mistaken for true ones. Preliminary observations on the different ways of honouring our blessed lady 77 i.
It is thought to be one of the quintessential works on mary and after reading it, i understand why. Her humility was so great that she almost disappears in the scriptures and is truly only known to god. Because mary remained hidden during her life she is called by the holy spirit and the church alma mater, mother hidden and unknown. True devotion to mary is a guidebook that leads us to mary and from mary to jesus. True devotion to mary is actually one of the best written books about devotion to the blessed mother that was ever written. To mary alone god gave the keys of the cellars of divine love and the ability to enter the most sublime and secret ways of perfection, and lead others along them.
Two books in one, true devotion to mary and 33day preparation for. This new edition in the tan classic format includes an expanded preparation for total consecration with readings and prayers. Golden book on true devotion to mary, from blessed grignon. This new edition in the tan classic format includes an expanded preparation for total consecration with readings. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. True devotion to mary and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. True devotion to the blessed virgin company of mary. The devotion itself is to becomes slaves of jesus through mary. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
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