EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 27 MIN
Saint Louis Marie De Montfort True Devotion To Mary
from Super Saints Podcast · host Brother Joseph Freyaldenhoven
Send us Fan MailA barefoot missionary priest walks muddy roads with almost nothing, and somehow his message reaches popes, saints, and ordinary families centuries later. That’s the kind of spiritual staying power St. Louis Marie de Montfort has, and we’re taking you step by step through why his Marian devotion still feels surprisingly practical for daily life.We talk about who de Montfort is, what France is like at the dawn of the eighteenth century, and why his preaching lands like a “revolution of the heart” in a time of spiritual coldness, weak catechesis, and the spread of Jansenism. From there we move into the heart of his teaching from True Devotion to Mary: “to Jesus through Mary” as a real plan for discipleship, not a religious catchphrase. We unpack what “true devotion” means as an interior relationship of love, trust, and imitation, and why total consecration is about handing over our prayers, works, joys, and sufferings so Mary can purify them and present them to Christ.You’ll also hear us explain the traditional 33-day preparation, the startling phrase “holy slavery of love” as freedom through surrender, and why humility and hiddenness matter so much in Catholic spirituality. We spend time on the Rosary as a school of Marian devotion, Mary’s intercession in seasons of struggle, and the role of the Holy Spirit as the hidden fire behind every authentic Marian life.If you’re exploring Marian consecration for the first time or trying to return to prayer with new seriousness, come walk this path with us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find Journeys of Faith Super Saints Podcast.Saint Louis de Montfort writingsOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
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Send us Fan Mail A barefoot missionary priest walks muddy roads with almost nothing, and somehow his message reaches popes, saints, and ordinary families centuries later. That’s the kind of spiritual staying power St. Louis Marie de Montfort has, and we’re taking you step by step through why his Marian devotion still feels surprisingly practical for daily life. We talk about who de Montfort is, what France is like at the dawn of the eighteenth century, and why his preaching lands like a “rev...
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