April 28

Saint Louis-Marie de Montfort

Missionary preacher remembered for a Christ-centered Marian devotion.

17th-18th centuryEuropeMarian saint

Who Was This Saint?

De Montfort preached mission, conversion, and total consecration to Jesus through Mary.

Their Path to Christ

He helps Marian devotion remain explicitly ordered to Jesus Christ.

Key Virtues

Marian devotion
zeal
simplicity

What to Imitate Today

Ask whether your devotion is leading you more deeply to Christ.
Pray one Hail Mary attentively.

Patronage and Intercession

Traditionally invoked for: missions.

Feast Day and Liturgical Notes

April 28 in many calendars. Local observances and ranks can vary.

Prayer with Saint Louis-Marie de Montfort

Saint Louis-Marie, pray for me that devotion to Mary may lead me more fully to Jesus.

Scripture and devotion

Scripture: Luke 1:38, John 2:5

Sacraments: Baptismal renewal, Mass through Mary’s faith

Devotions: Rosary, Marian consecration

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