Saint Louis de Montfort’s mission was to bring together a small band of good priests under the banner and protection of Our Lady, to evangelize the poor, and instill a great love for the Blessed Virgin Mary in the hearts of all.
He traveled across France on foot to live and preach among the sick, poor, and needy, and was known as a mystic, missionary, and an extraordinary preacher.
He strove to win over souls by encouraging complete belonging to Christ through Mary.
As Saint Louis wrote, “I am all yours, and all that I have is yours, O most loving Jesus, through Mary, your holy Mother.” (Treatise on True Devotion, n. 233).”Pour, pour into the bosom and the heart of Mary all your treasures, all your graces, all your virtues. She is a spiritual vessel, she is a vessel of honor, she is a marvelous vessel of devotion—Vas spirituale, vas honorabile, vas insigne devotionis.”(Treatise on True Devotion, n. 178).But what of Saint Louis de Montfort’s foretelling of future events that are yet to unfold?
In True Devotion to Mary, Saint Louis foresees that devotion to Our Lady will be especially necessary in the latter times, where there will be a great revival of faith.
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