The Greats #8 - St. Louis Marie de Montfort, Pt. 1, Priest of Mary

St. Louis is a great among The Greats!

I read his biography Wisdom’s Fool by Eddie Doherty about four times for this podcast. I’ve also read his masterpiece True Devotion a few times, too … and consecrated myself every year for a decade plus.

So “total” immersion into St. Louis.

Also, if you want a ebook copy of Wisdom’s Fool, scroll to the bottom …

Here's the new episode of The Greats on St. Louis de Montfort:

Here is the key to St. Louis’ whole spirituality:

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St. Louis de Montfort & the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary

In this podcast, we go through all the figures that inspired St. Louis to create the Total Consecration.

Don’t know what the “Total Consecration” or “Marian Consecration” is? Here’s an article about that.

St. Louis prophesied in life that Consecration and the book it comes from, True Devotion, would be buried:

I clearly foresee that raging beasts will come in fury to tear to pieces with their diabolical teeth this little book... or they will cause it at least to lie hidden in the darkness and silence of a chest... They will even attack and persecute those who read it...

Almost ten years ago, I created an easier-to-read translation of St. Louis’ consecration. You can read/pray/use/find my new translation of St. Louis’ Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary - ⁠available here.

The Hallow app used my book to make a consecration featuring Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT. And, if you can believe it …

Almost 300,000 have consecrated themselves to Jesus through Mary through the book. THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND. Plus, millions of prayers prayed.

Isn’t it incredible how the Blessed Virgin Mary can multiply and magnify our works?

All the Articles on St. Louis de Montfort!

» What is a Marian Consecration? St. Louis de Montfort’s Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary

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» The Guide to the Our Father Prayer from St. Louis de Montfort

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» The Immutability of God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and You

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The Greats Biography Reading Count

Biography #8 of 1000

This isn’t counting re-reads, like I read Tyranowski’s biography three times to prepare the podcast … and I must’ve read Wisdom’s Fool (St. Louis de Montfort’s bio) at least 4 times, maybe more. Wow.

Chapters

Table of Contents:
00:00:00 - St. Louis de Montfort: A Martyr’s Desire
00:01:04 - Introduction to St. Louis de Montfort
00:01:37 - Personal Connection and Pilgrimage Plans
00:02:51 - Countering Jansenism in 17th Century France
00:04:06 - The Impact of St. Louis de Montfort on the Vendée
00:05:32 - The Prophetic Nature of His Writings
00:06:35 - The Concept of Slavery to Mary
00:08:13 - Childhood Influences and Devotion
00:09:16 - The Significance of the Duck Legend
00:11:01 - Family Background and Early Life
00:12:36 - Education and Early Spiritual Development
00:14:24 - Experiences with Poverty and Service
00:17:02 - Journey to Major Seminary
00:19:07 - Life at Saint-Sulpice Seminary
00:21:04 - The Role of the Dead in His Ministry
00:23:43 - Health Struggles and Spiritual Growth
00:25:09 - Ordination and Early Priesthood
00:27:05 - Meeting Madame de Montespan
00:29:32 - The Influence of Madame de Montespan
00:31:18 - Consecration to Mary
00:32:54 - The Role of Mary in His Spirituality
00:34:31 - The Encounter with the Abbess
00:36:59 - Testing Charity and Humility
00:39:22 - Missionary Work in Nantes
00:41:46 - Challenges in the Community of St. Clement
00:43:14 - Struggles with Acceptance in Nantes
00:45:30 - The Role of the Poor in His Ministry
00:47:05 - Building a Community of Faith
00:49:12 - Confronting Challenges in His Mission
00:51:00 - The Importance of the Rosary
00:53:15 - St. Louis de Montfort’s Writings
00:55:40 - The Legacy of His Teachings
00:57:30 - The Impact of His Devotion to Mary
00:59:45 - Reflections on His Life and Mission
01:02:00 - The Spiritual Warfare He Faced
01:04:20 - The Role of Suffering in His Journey
01:06:10 - The Influence of His Early Experiences
01:08:30 - The Call to Evangelization
01:10:45 - The Significance of His Pilgrimages
01:12:00 - The Connection to the Vendée

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