True Devotion to Mary with Preparation for Total Consecration

True Devotion to Mary with Preparation for Total Consecration

By St. Louis de Montfort · Published by TAN Books

Overview

This classic masterpiece of Marian spirituality presents St. Louis de Montfort’s definitive teaching on the nature, effects, and practices of true devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Widely considered the most influential Marian book ever written, it includes the expanded preparation for Total Consecration—a spiritual journey of prayers and readings designed to empty the soul of self and fill it with the spirit of Jesus. Grounded in Scripture and the Church’s tradition, this work reveals the "surest, easiest, and shortest way" to holiness. By uniting the soul to Mary, the Mediatrix of Grace, de Montfort guides the faithful into a deeper, more perfect union with Jesus Christ under her maternal care.

• The Path to Perfection: Discover why true devotion to Mary is the most effective means of becoming more perfectly conformed to Christ.
• Total Consecration Guide: Access the classic 33-day outline for preparing your heart and life to be "Totus Tuus" (Totally Yours).
• Complete Devotional Resource: Includes the essential prayers for consecration, the Rosary according to St. Louis’s method, and other traditional Marian devotions.
• Theological Depth: Root your prayer life in the Church’s rich heritage of Marian doctrine and the witness of the saints.
• Premium TAN Format: Part of the TAN Classics collection, offered in a sturdy, beautiful edition built for daily prayer and long-term formation.

From the Book

“The more the Holy Ghost finds Mary, His dear and inseparable spouse, in any soul, the more active and mighty He becomes in producing Jesus Christ in that soul.”
— St. Louis de Montfort

Intended Audience

This book is a must-read for Catholics seeking to deepen their relationship with the Mother of God. It is the essential manual for those undertaking Total Consecration for the first time or renewing their annual promise, as well as anyone desiring a more Christ-centered interior life through Mary.

FAQs

What is Total Consecration?
It is a formal act of giving oneself entirely to Jesus through the hands of Mary, as a "slave of love," to more perfectly live out one's baptismal promises.

Does this book include the daily readings?
Yes. This edition includes the necessary preparation readings and prayers required for the traditional 33-day consecration period.

Is this suitable for someone new to the Rosary?
Absolutely. St. Louis de Montfort provides specific methods for praying the Rosary that help beginners and seasoned devotees alike stay focused and meditative.