Affection Quote by Louis de Montfort
“As in the natural life a child must have a father and a mother, so in the supernatural life of grace a true child of the Church must have God for his Father and Mary for his mother. If he prides himself on having God for his Father but does not give to Mary the tender affection of a true child, he is an impostor and his father is the devil.”
About This Quote
Source Book: True Devotion to Mary by Louis de Montfort, 1742
A true Christian must recognize both God and Mary as parental figures; neglecting Mary makes one's devotion false and aligns with evil.
In simple terms: Both God and Mary are spiritual parents; ignoring Mary is a spiritual failure.
Key Takeaway
Honor both divine and maternal guidance.
Themes
faith
spirituality
family
devotion
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church community
- spiritual formation
- family life
Key Concepts
theology
marian devotion
dual parenthood
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance reverence for God and Mary?
- What does spiritual parenthood mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting Mary can be seen as undervaluing the Church's tradition.
![“[Mary] is the safest, easiest, shortest and most perfect way of approaching Jesus and will surrender themselves to her, body and soul, without reserve in order to belong entirely to Jesus.” quote by Louis de Montfort](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ca2/louis-de-montfort-22428_body_mary-is-the-safest-easiest-shortest-and_1435189.jpg)
