True Devotion to Mary: With Preparation for Total Consecration Kindle Edition

I like everything about this book except the binding. The pages began to fall out before I was halfway through the text. I plan to repeat the consecration from time to time so I will purchase a hardback that will last.

I bought the hardcover edition published by Catholic Way publishing. I had older TAN paperbacks which fell apart. It's worth it to go ahead and pay more for the hardcover. It is a beautiful, shiny book that seems like it will hold up well. I like that the Faber translation is used. I like the illustrations and the prefaces. I like that it includes the prayers to become totally consecrated to Jesus through Mary, which is a more than wonderful thing. I don't like that these books--and the TAN edition is the same way--add requirements for total consecration which go beyond what St. Louis wrote. So if there are too many readings and prayers, go back into St. Louis's own words in the book (True Devotion to Mary) itself and know that you need only follow these to the best of your ability. For example, during the first 12 days, St. Louis gives no requirements beyond praying to cast off the spirit of the world. He gives no specific readings requirements or prayers. Yet people have added certain readings and prayers, which is fine, as long as people know they are not required. But still, these readings and prayers are wonderful if people are able to do them, and this book and this devotion is wonderful beyond words for those who really want to do God's will in Jesus, through Mary.

This is the definitive work on Marian Consecration! St. Louis de Montfort covers every aspect of TRUE Marian Devotion. Marian Devotion is widely misunderstood by Protestants as well as most Catholics. This IS NOT worship or adoration of Mary, nor does it take away from the rightful worship or personal relationship with Jesus. If lived sincerely it only brings us closer to Jesus. St. Louis, using scripture and orthodox theology explains and teaches the difference between true/legitimate devotion to Mary and warped superstitious or self serving pseudo devotion to Mary. True devotion and consecration to Mary can only bring us closer to Jesus whereas pseudo devotion will do nothing but feed our misguided idea of religion. It is made very clear in this book that placing ourselves under the queenship of Mary, as Jesus was as a child and as He placed John at the Cross, will serve Him and bring a soul closer to Him much faster and better than we can reach on our own. This is by no means the only way to get closer to The Lord, but it is clearly a most beautiful and effective way. This is a classic work by a saint who is most highly regarded by the Catholic Church including Pope John Paul II, St. Maximilian Kolbe and many other canonized saints who made and lived this Consecration to Mary. It is well worth the read and the effort!

Allow the Blessed Mother to have Her way with you.

I heard of Marian Consecrations before and decided to invest in the possibility. This book and this consecration have given me a simple fallback to trust in God through His Mercy and Charity, particularly as demonstrated by the simple love of Mary.The formatting is effective, the writing clear, the consecration and preparation simple, and the prayers in the back easy to read, this book is sufficient and clear for the virtues and execution of a Marian consecration.

This book of meditations and prayers to Mary the mother of Jesus is truly inspired. I recommend this repeatable reading to all seeking deeper devotion to Our Lady as an avenue of her strength and intermediary for our forgiveness.

There are some definite typo's in here. If you're reading it out loud, you will notice them. The old English is difficult to read through sometimes, but if you're reading it by yourself, it shouldn't pose that much of a problem. The only other thing that I would like to see is a way to link back to the day of the prayers that lists the litanies assigned for that day. For example, if you select the Litany of the Holy Spirit, after you are done praying that, I wish you had an option to return to the day of prayer so you can then select the next litany. As it is now, you have to go to the table of contents, and by memory, select the next prayer assigned for that day. Also, since this is the kindle edition, it would be cool if the decades of the rosary were written our and included to "read" through them as you pray. Otherwise, this poses no real advantage over the paper edition. All that aside, this is a WONDERFUL devotion to Our Lady!

One of the best books I've ever read. Easy to use. Wonderful.

It is a great grace to be able to read from the heart, True Devotion to Mary! A gift from God for which none of us will ever be worthy. St. Louis de Montfort teaches us what Totus Tuus actually means: the complete giving of ourselves and all that we possess interiorly and materially and all who live in our hearts, to Jesus through Mary. This means that with great love and complete confidence and absolute joy, we hand over everything to Mary, so that we become Her property and possession...and then,... we allow Her to mold our lives as She knows best, with total loving trust in Her immeasurable love for us! What will She do? She will gently take us by the hand to lead us on the path of holiness, in a knowledge of Her Son Jesus. And the more we know Him, the more we will love Him and give ourselves to His Will for us, without wanting anything in return, except the joy of knowing that we have let go of ourselves WITHOUT FEAR to Him through Her. Furthermore, She will teach us to do all things IN Her, THROUGH Her, WITH Her and FOR Her, so that it is no longer we who live, but Mary's Spirit alive in us to adore Our Lord.I challenge you all to be brave in love for Our Lady, so that you might receive a joy beyond comprehension in this life. Do not allow the enemy of our souls to tempt you to think that you will insult Jesus by loving Mary too much. No - He is glorified by our love and trust in His Masterpiece, Mary Immaculate, Our Mother and His! No one could love Mary more than Jesus!

True devotion to Mary is by far my number one book! haven't read anything more inspirational and moving as this (apart from the catholic bible).I would truly recommend true devotion to anybody, epically to people who have an issue with praying to Mary.After buying two different versions of St Louis De Montfort I've finally found the one which is simply laid out. You have the main text and information in the front part of the book and in the second part you have the consecration perfectly laid out day by day for you.Everyone should read this and try to complete the consecration.

A wonderful book to say the least;Since the reformation of Christs holy church in England and the destruction of what was a most beautiful legacy brought to this country by Saints. Holy Mary is the mother of God and this book tell's us why. I feel so strongly about how the Queen of Heaven has been treated by those who say that being Catholic is being an idolater. All Church of ENGLAND Churches need to read this book. Thank you.

St Monfort explains how important Marian devotion is if one wishes to get close to her Son. Theologically sound and approved by the Church, the book expounds on the topic by using both Scripture and Tradition, showing us that Mary is the easiest and surest way for us to draw closer to Jesus. I thoroughly reccommend the Consecration to all Catholics who are particularly devoted to Mary.

This is a powerful true Devotion to our Blessed Mother. One I would truly recommend everyone to do and carry out . One must stay dedicated and focused while carrying it out . But it will be worth it when completed.