{"product_id":"behold-the-handmaid-of-the-lord-a-10-day-personal-retreat-with-st-louis-de-montforts-true-devotion-to-mary-9781646800940","title":"Behold the Handmaid of the Lord: A 10-Day Personal Retreat with St. Louis de Montfort's True Devotion to Mary","description":"\u003cp\u003eConsidered by many to be the greatest book of Marian spirituality in one volume, \u003ci\u003eTrue Devotion to Mary\u003c\/i\u003e is St. Louis de Montfort's classic statement on the spiritual way to Jesus Christ though the Blessed Virgin Mary. In \u003ci\u003eBehold the Handmaid of the Lord\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll get to know Mary and become devoted to her as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Queen of All Saints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Lady of the Holy Trinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe New Eve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mother of the Interior Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mother of Disciples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Star of the Sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Queen of All Hearts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mediatrix of Grace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mold of God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur Mother and Our Queen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book includes an appendix for step-by-step consecration to Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLooney, Edward:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFr. Edward Looney\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eHow They Love Mary\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooney is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eA Heart Like Mary's\u003c\/i\u003e. He has contributed to numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eCatholic Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCatholic Exchange\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAleteia\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHomiletic and Pastoral Review\u003c\/i\u003e. He also has appeared on EWTN TV and radio, Relevant Radio, The Catholic Channel on SiriusXM, Spirit Radio, Mater Dei Radio, and Radio Maria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooney 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatalinghug, Leo:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eFr. Leo E. Patalinghug\u003c\/b\u003e is an international speaker, author, and creator of the Food and Faith Movement.","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50533720326418,"sku":"9781646800940","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ccb7139f-d7a3-4255-9de5-9281826a7ca2.jpg?v=1731410016","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/behold-the-handmaid-of-the-lord-a-10-day-personal-retreat-with-st-louis-de-montforts-true-devotion-to-mary-9781646800940","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}