Marin de Boylesve Livres

Written by Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J. in 1882 to celebrate the tercentenary of St. Teresa of Avila's entrance to heaven, this text continues to be a spiritual treasure today. Selecting quotations from her famous spiritual writings he provides for each day of October spiritual nuggets of advice and wisdom that may be prayed as a novena honouring this blessed saint, as well as proving to be a simple and efficacious spiritual text to help progress in the spiritual life any time of the year. This first ever English translation also features a biography of the author, prayers and quotations by St. Teresa not included in the original printing, in addition to prayers to St. Teresa by St. Alphonsus de Liguori and fifteen illustrations.

After the success of his publication “The Blessed Virgin According to the Gospels”, Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J. (1813-1892) wrote a new set of thirty-one meditations in her honour: “Month of Mary ~ Queen of France”.On this occasion, he concludes each enlightening Biblical reflection with fascinating accounts of the history of Marian devotion in France, from approved apparitions to the myriad of shrines dedicated to her, showing that the Mother of God is truly the Queen of the Eldest Daughter of the Church.This first ever English edition includes a biography of the author, 45 illustrations, annotations, and informative appendixes concerning the Brown, Blue and Red Scapulars, also, the Chaplet of the Ten Evangelical Virtues. Certainly, a treasure to add to your spiritual library.About the Author: Fr. Marin de Boylesve is best remembered in France for spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart with his writings thereby promoting the cause for the construction of the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris.

"Who is like unto God?" To this day St. Michael the Archangel burns with the same fiery zeal for the glory of God as when he thrust Satan from the heights of Heaven. The defender of God's people, this mighty prince is always ready to come to the assistance of those who call upon him. If you are devoted to this great saint, wish to increase your devotion, or in need of spiritual encouragement in these dark times "The Month of Saint Michael" is for you. Written by Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J. (1813-1892), 'The Month of Saint Michael' features short inspiring and encouraging meditations drawn from the Bible for every day for the month of September in honour of the great commander of the Heavenly hosts, as well as passages recounting the graces, apparitions and interventions of the Archangel according to holy Tradition and history. This new, first ever English edition of Fr. de Boylesve's text contains additional traditional prayers of protection and devotions, forty-two sacred illustrations, a biography of the author and informative annotations. A spiritual gem for any time of the year, not just September! About the author: Fr. Marin de Boylesve is best remembered in France for spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart with his writings thereby promoting the cause for the construction of the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris.