Behold the Handmaid of the Lord: A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Louis de Montfort's True Devotion to Mary

by Edward Looney, Leo Patalinghug (Foreword by)

Overview

Considered by many to be the greatest book of Marian spirituality in one volume, True Devotion to Mary is St. Louis de Montfort's classic statement on the spiritual way to Jesus Christ though the Blessed Virgin Mary. In Behold the Handmaid of the Lord, Marian theologian Fr. Edward Looney masterfully summarizes the central teachings of St. Louis in a ten-day personal retreat that will bless even those who have completed the full devotion.

During the course of ten days, you’ll explore ten different titles for Mary popularized by St. Louis. Each presents a distinct aspect of her motherhood and protection while illuminating the spiritual path to Jesus through Mary.

You’ll get to know Mary and become devoted to her as:

• The Queen of All Saints
• Our Lady of the Holy Trinity
• The New Eve
• The Mother of the Interior Life
• The Mother of Disciples
• The Star of the Sea
• The Queen of All Hearts
• The Mediatrix of Grace
• The Mold of God
• Our Mother and Our Queen

Each day you will reflect on Mary’s role in your life and the practical implications of that connection before wrapping up with a brief closing prayer tailored to the day’s title. You’ll come away prepared to begin or renew your consecration to Mary and with a refreshed love for the Mother of Jesus.

The book includes an appendix for step-by-step consecration to Mary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781646800957
Publisher:	Ave Maria Press
Publication date:	10/08/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Fr. Edward Looney is a Marian theologian and Catholic author and speaker who serves as a parish priest in the Diocese of Green Bay. He hosts the podcast How They Love Mary.

Looney is the author of several books, including A Heart Like Mary’s. He has contributed to numerous publications, including Catholic Digest, Catholic Exchange, Aleteia, and Homiletic and Pastoral Review. He also has appeared on EWTN TV and radio, Relevant Radio, The Catholic Channel on SiriusXM, Spirit Radio, Mater Dei Radio, and Radio Maria.

Looney earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Conception Seminary College. He also received a bachelor’s degree in sacred theology and a master’s degree in divinity from the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. In 2011, Looney was the youngest person to present a paper at the annual meeting of the Mariological Society of America. In 2015 he was elected to the administrative council of the organization and, in 2020, became vice president.

Fr. Leo E. Patalinghug is an international speaker, author, and creator of the Food and Faith Movement.

Table of Contents

Foreword Fr. Leo E. Patalinghug vii

Introduction: Mother of All Believers xi

Day 1 Queen of All Saints 1

Day 2 Our Lady of the Holy Trinity 11

Day 3 The New Eve 21

Day 4 Mother of the Interior Life 29

Day 5 Mother of Disciples 35

Day 6 Star of the Sea 45

Day 7 Queen of All Hearts 53

Day 8 Mediatrix of Grace 59

Day 9 The Mold of God 69

Day 10 My Mother and My Queen 77

Conclusion: What Now? 85

Appendix 1 Dates for Marian Consecration 89

Appendix 2 External Practices of Marian Devotion Described by St. Louis de Montfort 93

Notes 101