Book review: The Secret of Mary

The Secret of Mary by St. Louis Marie de Monfort (89 pages)

“Predestinate soul, how are you to do it? What means will you choose to reach the height to which God has called you?… It all comes to this, then: that you should find an easy means for obtaining from God the grace necessary to make you holy; and this means I wish to make known to you. Now, I say that to find this grace of God, we must find Mary…”
from The Secret of Mary pgs. 11-12

Each book by St. Louis de Monfort is spiritually powerful, but The Secret of Mary is a treasure. This little book presents the key to sanctity: our salvation is “to Jesus through Mary.” Her role in our salvation did not end with the birth of the Savior. Rather, she is a constant part of our souls that cannot be neglected if we truly desire Heaven. Divided into three sections (“The Secret of Mary,” “Consecration to Jesus Through Mary,” and “The Confraternity of Mary, Queen of All Hearts”), this book promotes dedication to Mary, as St. Louis de Monfort discusses the beauty and power of her role in our lives. In brief paragraphs, the author discusses ideas such as “Mary Nourishes Souls and Gives Them Growth in God,” “Mary Forms Jesus in Us,” and “Through Mary Jesus Will Reign.” This is an excellent addition to every Catholic family’s bookshelf!