True Devotion to Mary

By: St. Louis de Montfort

Narrated by: Kevin F. Spalding

True Devotion to Mary is a book by Saint Louis de Montfort written in 1712. The book was practically unknown for more than a century, when it was found by chance in 1842, at the Motherhouse of the Missionaries of the Company of Mary in France.

In the book, Montfort describes how true devotion to Mary can spiritually bring one closer to Christ. It was published in 1843 and became an instant success. It was first translated into English by Father William Faber. The book complements de Montfort's other works: the Secret of the Rosary, and the Secret of Mary.

True Devotion to Mary attracted attention in modern times when Pope John Paul II said that reading this book had been a "decisive turning point" in his life.

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The actual words of St. Montfort

I was not sure the book I had was accurately portraying St. Montfort's writings in its 33-day preparation for Marian consecration ("33 Days to Mornibg Glory", MIchael E. Gaitley, MIC). This English translation was very helpful.