True Devotion to Mary: With Preparation for Total Consecration: Illustrated

good old fashioned, unapologetic devotion. Smasher of anti-Marian heresy and kindles a love for Jesus and His mother.Do, however, pair with a more thorough 33-day prep, like Fr. Gaitley's if you're doing that. The one that is included at the end is supplementary, not original to de Montfort (he didn't write one out), and the 33-day prep is too important to leave un-explicated.

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.

Great book, price, and fast shipping.

Have taken my time with this book, (mostly picking it up here and there as my toddler won't allow for any consecutive amount of time to read) and I have enjoyed it. I keep it around the house and it allows me to connect to our Heavenly Mother during my day to day.

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.

If I ever manage to finish it. Absolutely lovely if you're looking to increase your devotion to our blessed mother,

One thing that I liked about this edition of Montfort's work is the quality of the print and its clear subject lines.It made this work very easy to read.Thank you.

I'm almost done with my devotion and this is truly a beautiful book. Everything is nice as far as the writing is concerned (obviously).I'd like to add, the book layout for this larger form is very nice! Everything is much more organized vs. The smaller print size. 11/10!

Truly great information on how to increase in devotion to the Blessed Mother. Highly recommend performing the consecration to Our Lady.

A great book to read,

A beautiful inspiring classic that everyone should read

I totally obsessed with it.

I read this book there's 36 years ago. After that, I've been reading it to learn more and more about the Virgin. I recommend!