Saint Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort's spirituality emphasizes trust in God's providence, love for the Virgin Mary, and the pursuit of holiness through daily life. He's considered a significant figure in Catholic spirituality and continues to inspire devotion and reflection among Catholics worldwide.
Today, April 28, we celebrate the great Breton saint, Louis de Montfort. We also celebrate Saint Peter Chanel.
Tall, very strong, stubborn, and with a quick temper, St. Louis was like St. Stephen in his desire to preach the truth no matter the cost. After his seminary studies at St. Sulpice he would begin his missionary life with crushing rejection and resistance. Yet, tromping barefoot from town to town across France, he would be the instrument of great conversion because he trusted in God alone.
St. Louis’s love of Jesus through Mary and his zealous way of life, always yearning for the salvation of souls, stands out as an example to follow, especially when times grow difficult like today, as we see Christian Persecution around the globe. Democrats have advanced the argument of the separation of Church and State to the Persecution of the Church by the State.
But Fortified by heavenly consolation, St. Louis was always with the God who dwelt in his heart, enabling his perseverance even to the point of his own demise for the salvation of another, just as St. Stephen did—for “greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).
Yet in his humility, St. Louis attributed everything to God, recognizing that God alone was his goal, in God alone is the living bread of life for which man yearns and by which man is saved; he realized that the glory forever belongs to God alone.
St. Louis’s love of Jesus through Mary and his zealous way of life, always yearning for the salvation of souls, stands out as an example to follow, especially when times grow difficult like today, as we see Christian Persecution around the globe. Democrats have advanced the argument of the separation of Church and State to the Persecution of the Church by the State.
But Fortified by heavenly consolation, St. Louis was always with the God who dwelt in his heart, enabling his perseverance even to the point of his own demise for the salvation of another, just as St. Stephen did—for “greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13).
Yet in his humility, St. Louis attributed everything to God, recognizing that God alone was his goal, in God alone is the living bread of life for which man yearns and by which man is saved; he realized that the glory forever belongs to God alone.
Prayer to Saint Louis
Other aspects of prayers to St. Louis de Montfort often include:
Acknowledging his intercession: Praying that he will intercede with Mary to bring about graces and blessings.
Seeking his example: Asking to be like him in his devotion to Jesus and Mary.
Praying for a deeper devotion to Mary: Seeking his help in growing in a love and trust in Mary.
Praying for a deepening of one's faith and love for Jesus: Seeking St. Louis's intercession for a more fervent love of Jesus.
Mentioning specific petitions: Including a specific request, such as healing, guidance, or other blessings, in the prayer.
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