Considered the greatest single book on mary ever written, this classic shows the way to jesus through mary. Apr 22, 2010 true devotion to the blessed virgin is a spiritual classic written by st. What is, true devotion to the blessed virgin mary this true devotion to the blessed virgin mary should be made into an order for the laity, for you and me, because it is more of a way of life than it is a system of prayers, it is a transformation of thought, a new way of living your life. This offering is a copy of the lily of israel, or, the life of the blessed virgin mary, mother of god translated from the french of the abbe gerbert, to which is added the veneration of the blessed virgin mary. Dedication of our lady of milan, by pope martin v, in the year 1417. 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. If you live this devotion sincerely, you will give more glory to jesus in a month than in many years of a more demanding devotion. This book is a translation of his sermons given on all of the principal feasts of our lady throughout the year. I do not believe that anyone can acquire intimate union with our lord and perfect fidelity to the holy spirit without a very close union with the most blessed virgin and an. Y et, if we are to believe the revelations of the saints, god is pressing for a greater, a wider, a.
If this devotion to the blessed virgin makes the path to jesus smoother, how can we explain why marys loyal servants are so illtreated. The 1522 betbuchlein prayer book retained the ave maria. It was through the blessed virgin mary that jesus came into the world, and it is also through her that he must reign in the world with this uncompromising declaration, st. The blessed virgin mary and her rosary are the keys to heaven. Browse our books on the blessed virgin mary mary is honored as the mother of the church, and the mother of each one of us. It was through the blessed virgin mary that jesus came into the world, and it is also through her that he must reign in the world.
For brevitys sake, i shall quote one only of the many passages which i have collected from the fathers and doctors of the church to support this truth. Treatise on true devotion to the blessed virgin ewtn. A treatise on the true devotion to the blessed virgin. Praised by popes, mystics and theologians, this profound and powerful book presents mary as the essential and infallible key to the heart of jesus. Seeing that this doctrine is not contained, at least explicitly in the earlier forms of the apostles creed, there is perhaps no ground for surprise if we do not meet with any clear traces of the cultus. True devotion to the blessed virgin catholic treasury. It is thought to be one of the quintessential works on mary and after reading it, i understand why. 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. So the faithful servants of the blessed virgin may confidently say with st. May devotions to the blessed virgin mary wikipedia. Characteristics of the true devotion to the blessed virgin. Devotion to our blessed lady in its ultimate analysis must be regarded as a practical application of the doctrine of the communion of saints. Yet, if we are to believe the revelations ofthe saints, godispressing for a greater, a wider, a stronger, quite another devotion to his blessed mother. After this, we receive the doctrine of the resurrection from the dead, of.
There are so many books about mary that it would be almost impossible to read them all. Life of the blessed virgin, first edition abebooks. Mary seeks not her own glory, but the glory of her son. I reply that it is quite true that the most faithful servants of the blessed virgin, being her greatest favourites, receive from her the best graces and favours from heaven, which are crosses. True devotion to mary is actually one of the best written books about devotion to the blessed mother that was ever written. Its source in us is the esteem in which we hold the blessed virgin, the exalted idea we. 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. Marian books whether your favorite name for her is mary, mother of god, the virgin mary, or the blessed mother, she is the subject of much veneration. A treatise on the true devotion to the blessed virgin, tr. True devotion to mary, the mother of god best books on. Christians have had a strong devotion to the blessed virgin since the time of the apostles. True devotion to the blessed virgin mary christ the king.
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. Mary remains the everfaithful handmaid of the lord. This church was built in 88 by john galleas, duke of milan. It will be a book that will be of use during any kind of personal illness, epidemic or pandemic.
May devotions to the blessed virgin mary are also called mojava. Devotion to the blessed virgin catholic book publisher. This is the original scrupulously faithful translation by father frederick william faber. A treatise on the true devotion to the blessed virgin librivox. Praised by popes, mystics and theologians, this profound and powerful book presents mary as the essential and infallible key to the heart of. Yet, if we are to believe the revelations ofthe saints, godispressing for a greater, a wider, a stronger, quite another. John damascene, if i confide in you, mother of god, i shall be saved. Devotion to you, o blessed virgin, is a means of salvation which god gives to those whom he wishes to save st.
Aug 28, 2017 the book also includes a series of meditations and prayers that assist in making a consecration to the blessed virgin mary. A treatise on the true devotion to the blessed virgin or true devotion to. Oct 01, 2011 true devotion to the blessed virgin is one of the greatest and most celebrated books ever written about our lady. The magnificent milan cathedral is a gothic cathedral that has its roots in the fourth century ad when milan was a christian religious center.
Devotion to our lady blessed virgin mary apparitions. They are sung not only in churches, but also in the homes of the faithful, villagers and townspeople sing together after their days labours. He boldly claims that devotion to mary is necessary in becoming a living image of christ in this world. Montfort explains that devotion to mary is not an optional devotion like. The saintly name of mary graces the titles of many books devoted to her. May devotions to the blessed virgin mary refer to special marian devotions held in the catholic church during the month of may honoring the virgin mary as the queen of may. A classic masterpiece of marian theology, true devotion to mary is considered the greatest book on the blessed virgin mary ever written and has been recommended and practiced by eight popes. A treatise on the true devotion to the blessed virgin, saint. This site will lead you to a true devotion to our lady with st. Whether your favorite name for her is mary, mother of god, the virgin mary, or the blessed mother, she is the subject of much veneration.
In my experience, most books about mary are flowery, poetic works that are not very informative, almost like romantic poetry. True devotion to mary, the mother of god best books on the. Ambrose tells us, she leads the choirs of virgin souls. The truth about the blessed virgin mary mother of god. True devotion to the blessed virgin montfort missionaries. Jesus christ, blessed virgin mary, history, afterlife, miracles. Blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. The book also includes a series of meditations and prayers that assist in making a consecration to the blessed virgin mary. Its source in us is the esteem in which we hold the blessed virgin, the exalted idea we have formed of her greatness and the love we cherish for her. Because mary remained hidden during her life she is called by the holy spirit and the church alma mater, mother hidden and unknown. Mother of jesus blessed virgin origins over considerable resistance, the council of ephesus in 431 formally sanctioned devotion to the virgin as theotokos, mother of god, more accurately translated as god bearer, sanctioning the creation of icons bearing the images of the virgin and child. True devotion to the blessed virgin march 30, 2016 if devotion to the blessed virgin is necessary for all men simply to work out their salvation, it is even more necessary for those who are called to a special perfection. It is the miserable unworthy shadow which we call our devotion to the blessed virgin that is the cause of all these wants and blights, these evils and omissions and declines.
Who would not want to know more about their mother. Spiritual life catholic church, mary, blessed virgin, saint devotion to, 33 days to morning glory, mary, blessed virgin, saint, devotion to the blessed virgin mary publisher london. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, jesus. A may crowning is a traditional roman catholic ritual that occurs in the month of may. October feasts of the blessed virgin mary devotion to. Mary was the earthly mother of jesus, chosen from all women. Mary, devotion to the blessed virgin catholic answers.
True devotion to the blessed virgin is interior that is, it comes from the mind and from the heart. If devotion to the blessed virgin is necessary for all men simply to work out their salvation, it is even more necessary for those who are called to a special perfection. His profound knowledge of the scriptures and his excellent theological training combined with a deep love for the mother of god was productive of these. But i am speaking mainly for the poor and simple who have more good will and faith than the common run of.
Jan 01, 2007 the angel was inspired by god and elizabeth was filled with the holy ghost v. Commentary on the treatise on the true devotion to the blessed virgin this massive book is the only numberbynumber commentary on st. True devotion to the blessed virgin is one of the greatest and most celebrated books ever written about our lady. Nowhere will you find a deeper and more lifechanging book on that quintessentially. Later, at the end of the century the may devotions to the blessed virgin mary began to be sung in vilnius. 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 recommended and practiced by eight popes. Montfort explains that devotion to mary is not an optional devotion like any other devotion to the saints. Pdf true devotion to mary download full pdf book download. And its the only book the montfort fathers call essential. Tan books is a traditional catholic publisher of saints lives, liturgical and devotional works, and classic titles on dogmatic, ascetical and mystical theology. According to his apostolic letter rosarium virginis mariae he borrowed his apostolic motto totus tuus from the book. True devotion to mary attracted attention in the 20th century when in an address to the montfort fathers, pope john paul ii said that reading this book had been a decisive turning point in his life.
I have to say, i did drag my feet on reading this book. The purity of the blessed virgin mary the abbot orsini wrote. True devotion to the blessed virgin company of mary. He explains the nature of the true devotion and who ought to make it. For devotion to you is a weapon of salvation which god gives to those he wishes to save. Catholic treasury true devotion to the blessed virgin. Here you will find books about mary herself, the rosary, the holy family, or marian apparitions and miracles. The book was published by james duffy, sons and co. Let us put together the words that the angel gabriel and elizabeth addressed to mary.
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