Blessed Quote by Louis de Montfort
“We must conclude that, being necessary to God by a necessity which is called "hypothetical", (that is, because God so willed it), the Blessed Virgin is all the more necessary for men to attain their final end. Consequently we must not place devotion to her on the same level as devotion to the other saints as if it were merely something optional.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: True Devotion to the Blessed Virgin, 1727
The Virgin Mary is essential for humanity’s salvation, not optional like other saints, because God willed her role.
In simple terms: Mary is necessary for reaching God.
Key Takeaway
Honor Mary as essential, not optional.
Themes
faith
devotion
theology
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
theological
devotional
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church liturgy
- spiritual direction
Key Concepts
soteriology
marian doctrine
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing Mary as essential change your worship?
- What risks arise from treating saintly devotion as optional?
![“[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)
