True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin

• INTRODUCTION OF SAINT LOUIS MARIE
• PART I: TRUE DEVOTION TO OUR LADY IN GENERAL
  • CHAPTER 1: NECESSITY OF DEVOTION TO OUR LADY
    • 1. Mary's part in the Incarnation
    • 2. Mary's part in the sanctification of souls
    • 3. Consequences
    • 4. Mary's part in the latter times
      • 1) God wishes to make Mary better known in the latter times
      • 2) Devotion to Mary is especially necessary in the latter times
  • CHAPTER 2: IN WHAT DEVOTION TO MARY CONSISTS
    • 1. Basic principles of devotion to Mary
      • First principle: Christ must be the ultimate end of all devotions
        • Prayer of Saint Augustine
      • Second principle: We belong to Jesus and Mary as their slaves
      • Third principle: We must rid ourselves of what is evil in us
      • Fourth principle: It is more humble to have an intermediary with Christ
      • Fifth principle: It is difficult to keep the graces received from God
    • 2. Marks of false and authentic devotion to Mary
      • 1. False devotion to our Lady
        • Critical devotees
        • Scrupulous devotees
        • Superficial devotees
        • Presumptuous devotees
        • Inconstant devotees
        • Hypocritical devotees
        • Self-interested devotees
      • 2. Marks of authentic devotion to our Lady
      • 3. Principal practices of devotion to Mary
      • 4. The Perfect Practice
• PART II: THE PERFECT DEVOTION TO OUR LADY
  • CHAPTER 3: THE PERFECT CONSECRATION TO JESUS CHRIST
    • 1. A complete consecration to Mary
    • 2. A perfect renewal of baptismal promises
  • CHAPTER 4: MOTIVES WHICH RECOMMEND THIS DEVOTION
    • 1. By it we give ourselves completely to God
    • 2. It helps us to imitate Christ
    • 3. It obtains many blessings from our Lady
    • 4. It is an excellent means of giving glory to God
    • 5. It leads to union with our Lord
      • This devotion is a smooth way
      • This devotion is a short way
      • This devotion is a perfect way
      • This devotion is a sure way
    • 6. It gives great liberty of spirit
    • 7. It is of great benefit to our neighbour
    • 8. It is a wonderful means of perseverance
  • CHAPTER 5: BIBLICAL FIGURE OF THIS PERFECT DEVOTION: REBECCA AND JACOB
    • The Story of Jacob
    • Interpretation of the story
    • Services of our Lady to her faithful servants
      • 1. She loves them
      • 2. She provides for all their needs
      • 3. She leads and guides them
      • 4. She defends and protects them
      • 5. She intercedes for them
  • CHAPTER 6: WONDERFUL EFFECTS OF THIS DEVOTION
    • 1. Knowledge of our unworthiness
    • 2. A share in Mary's faith
    • 3. The gift of pure love
    • 4. Great confidence in God and in Mary
    • 5. Communication of the spirit of Mary
    • 6. Transformation into the likeness of Jesus
    • 7. The greater glory of Christ
  • CHAPTER 7: PARTICULAR PRACTICES OF THIS DEVOTION
    • 1. Exterior Practices
      • 1. Preparation and Consecration
      • 2. The Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin
      • 3. The Wearing of Little Chains
      • 4. Honouring the mystery of the Incarnation
      • 5. Saying the Hail Mary and the Rosary
      • 6. Praying the Magnificat
      • 7. Contempt of the world
    • 2. Special interior practices for those who wish to be perfect
      • Through Mary
      • With Mary
      • In Mary
      • For Mary
  • SUPPLEMENT: THIS DEVOTION AT HOLY COMMUNION
    • Before Holy Communion
    • During Holy Communion
    • After Holy Communion