The Holy Slavery of the Admirable Mother of God (True Devotion to Mary)

The Holy Slavery of the Admirable Mother of God is the first and only translation of the blueprint St. Louis de Montfort used to live and explain the secret devotion about which he insistedExperience will teach you much more about this devotion than I can tell you; and if you remain faithful to the little I have taught you, you will find so many rich fruits of grace in this practice that you will be surprised and filled with joy (The Secret of Mary, #53).He says most people never figure out how to do this.He wrotePredestinate soul, here is a secret the Most High has taught me, which I have not been able to find in any book, old or new. I confide it to you, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit (Secret, #1).Since God revealed it to him, he emphasized that this secret devotion to Mary is more glorious to God, more sanctifying to the soul, and more useful to the neighbor, than any other of the devotions to her (True Devotion to Mary, #118).He also calls this devotiona mystery of grace unknown to even the wisest and most spiritual among Christians (True Devotion, #21).Thats why you havent read about it in most other books on devotion to Mary.And thats why most people dont know this secret.This was St. Louis favorite book.So, you can be sure it helps you understand this secret.Montfort Father JeanMarie Texier wroteThe writings of this holy priest (Fr. Boudon) charmed the fervent seminarian (St. Louis) in his free time and gave a lively impulse to his momentum toward the good. But none captivated him as much as The Holy Slavery of the Admirable Mother of God.It is a rich repertoire from which Montfort drew extensively when he composed his Treatise on the True Devotion. One finds, in effect, in the writings of Montfort, the thoughts of Boudon, and sometimes even his expressions.Heres another reason why St. Louis blueprint for his devotion to Mary will help you.St. Paul tells us that God will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1 Tim. 2:4).And God tells usFor whom the Lord loves, He chastises; and He scourges every son whom He receives (Heb. 12:611).In other words, since God wants everyone to be saved, everybody has to go through something at some point. And youre probably going through something right now.St. Louis assures you that this devotion will lighten your burdenThey have such ease in carrying the yoke of Jesus Christ, that they feel nothing of its weight, because of the oil of devotion which has made it soften and decay (True Devotion, #208).Thats why he calls this devotion a path of roses and honey compared with the other paths (True Devotion, #152).This devotion also assures you of Marys special protection.St. Louis assures youThis devotion is a secure means of going to Jesus Christ, because it is the very characteristic of our Blessed Lady to conduct us surely to Jesus, just as it is the very characteristic of Jesus to conduct us surely to the Eternal Father (True Devotion, #164).Space limitations dont allow me to say more, but St. Louis makes this promise to you when you live this devotionOnly experience can teach the wonders wrought by Mary, wonders so great that neither the wise nor the proud, nor even many of the devout can believe them (Secret, #57).This book will appeal to Catholics from every walk of life, who love the Blessed Mother, and who would enjoy her help and protection on their journey to God.