Born in France, Saint Louis de Montfort became a priest in 1700. He began his priestly ministry as a hospital chaplain. Soon, he was traveling across France, preaching and encouraging others to develop a deep love for the Blessed Mother.
Saint Louis de Montfort wrote hymns and books including True Devotion to Mary and The Secret of the Rosary, which are still popular today. He also loved honoring the angels. He would often greet a person and also greet their guardian angel. Whenever he entered a city, he would venerate the angels of that city.
Saint Louis de Montfort founded a company of priests who led Marian missions and retreats. He also founded the Daughters of Wisdom to teach and serve the poor. He is the patron saint of preachers. We can try to be like Saint Louis de Montfort by loving Mary as he did, and by venerating our guardian angels, and the guardian angels of all we meet.