A valuable treasury of the most important Catholic teachings about the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Essential Mary handbook is an all-in-one resource for those who want a renewed appreciation of Mary's fundamental role and significance in the Church today. This book defines Mary's role in relationship to her son Jesus, as well as to God the Father and the Holy Spirit, and collects in one place …

What do all the doctrines that God has revealed about the Blessed Virgin Mary have to do with me personally? How do I explain to those interested the truth about Mary and Marian devotions. The newly updated, Introduction to Mary, offers us the opportunity to experience the truth about the person of Mary, our Spiritual Mother, through learning about Marian doctrine and devotion. Easy to read …

Who is Mary for us today? Pope John Paul II explored this question in a series of general audiences talks given from 1995 to 1997. Collected in this volume, these catechesis form an easy-to-follow course in Marian doctrine and devotion. Basing his thought on the Council's lead, the Pope places Mary in a scriptural and ecclesial context. The humble Virgin of Nazareth appears as she really was - …

Fr. John Laux Packed with fascinating information.  Scores hundreds of points without a wasted word.  Full of brief Bible quotes that show how Catholic teaching is truly Scriptural.  Topics include the Sources of Faith (Scripture and Tradition), the Blessed Trinity, creation, Angels, Original Sin, Christ the Redeemer, the Blessed Virgin, Sanctifying & Actual Grace, good …

Edited by Bro. Francis Mary, F.I. The most in-depth book yet on the life and work of the great modern martyr of charity and Marian Saint, Maximilian Kolbe, whom Pope John Paul II called "The Saint of our difficult century". Over ten authors, including foremost Mariologists Fr. Peter Fehlner, Fr. James McCurry, Fr. Jerzy Domanski, and Mark Miravalle have contributed insightful and inspiring …

Msgr. Jeremiah F. Kenney A study of Marian theology as it relates to our daily lives. Includes prayers and stories to help us follow Mary's example.

The Glories of Mary by St. Alphonsus Liguori (1696-1787) is one of the greatest Catholic books ever written. Actually, it is five complete books in one volume. Here the great Doctor of the Church has assembled the very finest information about Our Lady that he could find, all taken from the many writings of Saints, Doctors of the Church and other holy authors, as well as from Sacred Scripture. …

  Encyclical Letter of John Paul II, Redemptoris mater Introduction by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Commentary by Hans Urs von Balthasar Pope John Paul II's only encyclical on our Blessed Mother, with introduction by the Cardinal Prefect of the congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, and commentary by one of the world's leading Catholic theologians, Hans Urs von …

Father Luigi Gambero, internationally-known expert on early Christianity, presents an intriguing and comprehensive survey of the development of Marian doctrine and devotion during the first eight Christian centuries.  Focusing on the lives and works of over thirty of the most famous Church Fathers and early Christian writers, Fr. Gambero has produced a clear and readable summary of the …

Fr. H. O'Laverty, B.A. One of the truly remarkable Catholic books the reader will ever encounter, The Mother of God and Her Glorious Feasts is actually more than a book about Mary, for it also gives a complete view of the Catholic way of life and is one of those rare books of facts and insight into the facts-written in a down-to-earth manner totally understandable to all-that not only reminds …

Mary in the Middle Ages by Luigi Gambero In his book Mary and the Fathers of the Church, Fr. Luigi Gambero presented a comprehensive survey of Marian doctrine and devotion during the first eight Christian centuries. Mary in the Middle Ages continues this journey up to the end of the fifteenth century, surveying the growth of Marian doctrine and devotion during one of the most important eras of …

Fr. Frederick William Faber, D.D. Describes and analyzes with the precision of a theologian and the artistry of a poet each of Our Lady's Seven Sorrows, relating them to our own spiritual life.  Says, "We never advance more rapidly in love of the Son than when we travel by the Mother, and that what we have built most solidly in Jesus has been built with Mary.  There is no time lost …

"If the Son is a king," says St. Athanasius, "the Mother who begot Him is rightly and truly considered a Queen and Sovereign." "No sooner had Mary," says St. Bernardine of Siena, "consented to be Mother of the Eternal Word, than she merited by this consent to be made Queen of the world and of all creatures." Since the flesh of Mary" remarks the Abbot Arnold of Chartres, "was not different from …

   In this little book, Love of Eternal Wisdom, St. Louis-Marie de Montfort gives us a valuable abridgment of his spirituality which can be summed up in the words of St. Paul:  "Christ living in us."    Christ lives in all Christians who are in the state of grace.  In the great majority, however, the Christian life is only, as it were, in its …

Daughter Zion Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Daughter Zion explores the biblical witness to the Church's Marian dogmas?Mary’s role as Mother of God, her virginity, the Immaculate Conception, and her Assumption into heaven. Cardinal Ratzinger examines how these beliefs are linked to the Church’s faith in Jesus Christ. Far from competing with the truth about Christ, the Church’s Marian beliefs …

  The writings of St. Louis Marie de Montfort are of great interest today for many reasons.  First, because they are centered on Christ, Eternal and Incarnate Wisdom.  Second, because they focus attention on the importance of  Mary's role in the Mystery of Christ and of the Church-a subject of renewed interest both within the Catholic Church and other Christian …

Protestants call it idolatry and modernists see it as quaint superstition, but in these lucid pages written over a century ago, Catholic author Orestes Brownson demonstrates that veneration of Mary and the saints is not merely permissible; it's essential for every Christian who yearns to worship God in spirit and in truth. Worship comes from the Anglo-Saxon word weorthscipe which means …

The Church's Marian beliefs have constantly shed light on other teachings, and the Theology of the Body is no exception. In this compilation of essays, some of the world's most foremost Mariologists and experts on the Theology of the Body share their insights on how Mary illuminates the message of the Theology of the Body in a profound way. As the Mother of God, Mary provided Jesus with His …

Mary is important to all Christians, but especially so to Catholics. What does the Church teach about Mary? Why is she so significant to us? How have her roles affected the development of Church doctrine? What can we learn from reports of Marian apparitions around the world? With insightful historical commentary and beautiful illustrations, Alfred McBride explores ten images of Mary and …

St. Alphonsus Liguori Hail Holy Queen! is the first and best part of Alphonsus Liguori's masterpiece, The Glories of Mary , one of the greatest Catholic books ever written. St. Alphonsus spent many years collecting the best material on Mary he could find-from the writings of Saints, Doctors of the Church and other holy authors. However, this book will not be appreciated by those …

John Paul II Compiled and with an introduction by Marianne Lorraine Trouvé, FSP Pope John Paul II has always been profoundly devoted to Mary, the Mother of God. This love for Mary shines through the impressive body of writings he has given to the Church; in addition to his Marian writings, he has mentioned her in virtually every major document. Here is a beautiful collection of his thoughts on …

The Privilege of Being a Woman Alice von Hildebrand Women historically have been denigrated as lower than men or viewed as privileged. Dr. Alice von Hildebrand characterizes the difference between such views as based on whether man's vision is secularistic or steeped in the supernatural. She shows that feminism's attempts to gain equality with men by imitation of men is unnatural, foolish, …

New and valuable book that is equal to a short summa about the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Written by foremost Marian scholars, it sets forth in quick dictionary for the most important Catholic teachings about Mary. It defines Mary's place in the Church and in the life of Christians, her titles, her authenticated appearances, her shrines, her relationship to her Son Jesus as well as to the …

A superb sourcebook about Mary. Invaluable book that is equal to a short summa about the Blessed Virgin. Written by foremost scholars, it sets forth in quick dictionary form the most important Catholic teachings about Mary—her place in the Church and in the life of Christians, her titles, her authenticated appearances, her shrines as well as her relationship to her Son Jesus and to the …

Adrienne von Speyr From the Introduction In contrast to the slim volume on our Lady, Handmaid of the Lord , the pieces presented here, for the most part written a decade later, probe the ultimate profundities of Mariology. Each piece forms a meditation in its own right, while the order in which the pieces have been placed originates with the editor. Yet they all revolve around the same …

Mary:  The Church at the Source Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVl) Hans Urs Von Balthasar Two great theologians endeavor to recover the centrality of Marian doctrine and devotion for the contemporary Church, offering a spiritually rich approach to mariology that brings into new relief the Marian contours of ecclesial faith. Ratzinger and Balthasar show that Mary is both the embodiment …

The Sermons Of St. Francis De Sales On Our Lady 13 sermons of this holy Doctor of the Church on various feasts of Our Lady, explaining their meaning for us: the Immaculate Conception, Nativity, Purification, Presentation in the Temple, Visitation, Assumption of Our Lady of the Snow. St. Francis exudes a profound learning, bringing surprising revelations in virtually every paragraph. Imprimatur.

Scott Hahn "In simple and straightforward prose, Dr. Scott Hahn's Hail, Holy Queen explains the place of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Christian piety.  Eminently readable and insightfully structured, Hail, Holy Queen examines and analyzes the biblical and theological foundations of Marian devotion with insight and deep faith. - Edward Cardinal Egan , Archbishop of New York "I highly …

  Edward Sri & Scott Hahn A compelling, in-depth presentation of the gebirah, or “Great Lady,” tradition in salvation history and its profound connection to the doctrine of Mary’s queenship. Edward Sri elucidates the common approaches taken to Mary’s role as Queen and demonstrates how the queen-mother theme in the Davidic kingdom can shed light on the presentation of Mary as heavenly …

The Ecclesial Classics series presents essential documents on topics of vital importance to the life of the Church today. Each volume is dedicated to a particular theme and includes explanatory introductions to the texts. This volume contains the full text of major Church documents on the Blessed Virgin Mary, as well as excerpts from selected documents that contain significant sections on …

No woman ever born has attracted more interest than Mary, the Mother of Jesus.  True, the four gospels offer few details about her.  In the New Testament she is overshadowed by her mighty son.  Yet for almost two thousand years, Christians have cherished her memory. Why are we drawn to her?  Because there was no one closer to Jesus Christ.  From his conception and …

Fulton J. Sheen With his characteristic eloquence and brilliance, Fulton Sheen presents a moving portrayal of the Blessed Virgin Mary that combines deep spirituality with history, philosophy and theology. Mary's whole life is lovingly portrayed in this word portrait that is a never failing source of information, consolation and inspiration. While considering the different phases of Mary's …

Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. The Mother of the Saviour is not just another pious book about Mary, but perhaps the finest summation of the Catholic Church's teaching about the Mother of God ever penned-especially because it is written by a pre-eminent authority, with brevity, economy and absence of novelty or speculation or "merely metaphorical expressions."   From the …

From the pen of the most renowned Catholic thinker of the nineteenth century comes this defense of the Church’s Marian devotion. Newman examines the New Testament and the writings of the Church Fathers to show that this devotion is on a firm apostolic foundation. Then he explains the sound doctrinal bases of the titles given to Our Lady in the Litany of Loreto: Mystical Rose, House of …

The Encyclopedia of Mary   Draw upon Scripture, theology, art, history, and literature to discover the depth of this one-of-a kind Marian collection. Complete and thorough, it contains everything from the secret revelation at Fatima to a description of the herb Rosemary as one that has been associated with Our Lady since the Middle Ages. Experience the true beauty and reach of the Blessed …

Federico Suarez At times, perhaps unconsciously, we are inclined to think that our Lady is more to be admired than imitated.  In this book, Fr. Suarez, along with studying the life, character, thoughts and piety of our Lady, also compares her moral and religious attitude to our own, focussing special attention on certain specific problems - for instance, vocation in whatever state and …

Mary - The Second Eve Cardinal John Henry Newman Proves that today's Marian doctrine is firmly rooted in the early Church's teachings and refutes the Protestant claim that Catholics invented devotion to Mary. Fresh, beautiful insights that are so typical of Cardinal Newman.

This work, based on lectures given at the University of Navarre, is a systematic study of the person of Mary, the mother of Jesus of Nazareth, true God and true Man and redeemer of mankind. After introductory chapters that approach the subject from conceptual and historical angles, the book then discusses what Revelation says about the woman who, in the fullness of time, bore in her womb the …

Fr. Von Balthasar provides us with a wonderful and concise spiritual guide for all who desire to know and love the Mother of the Lord. The acclaimed theologian von Balthasar gathers from the Sacred Scriptures and the richest tradition of the Church the elements of a portrait which shows Mary's place and her relevance for today.

Beauty of Thy House Mark Alessio She has inspired the greatest artists, poets and composers for two-thousand years. Armies have fought under her banner, while entire cities and nations have placed themselves under her patronage and protection. Every day, she is called upon by countless men, women and children to help them in their necessities: "Hail Mary, Full of Grace." She is the Mother of …

St. John Eudes One of the most prolific ascetical writers of the seventeenth century, St. John Eudes was a reservoir of holy wisdom and fervor.  Perhaps no book of our author better exemplifies his profoundly incarnational dactrine than The Admirable Heart of Mary.  Eudes reveals to his disciples this most pure and maternal of all hearts in its corporal and spiritual pulsations, …

The Blessed Virgin Mary inspires intense religious devotion throughout the Catholic world. In her 350 official apparitions — among them Our Lady of Fatima, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Lourdes, and The Mother of Sorrows — Mary brings a feminine face to Catholic devotion, and serves as a conduit for the redemption of humanity. This beautiful and timeless book by the authors of …

Holy, Mary, Mother of God by Fr. John A. Kane Mary, the first Christian, . . . and the best! She was the first Christian, the first person called to know Jesus personally, and to love and serve Him. Because Mary knew Jesus better than anyone has ever known Him — and served him more perfectly — her life is a model for all of us Christians. Unfortunately, our knowledge of Mary is …

Who do you say Mary is? She’s a simple peasant they call Queen of Heaven. She’s the Lord’s humble servant, yet an icon of female strength. She’s mother of all, yet ever-virgin, lowly and exalted. Sinners fly to her but angels bow. Mary, mother of Jesus, is the most recog-nized woman in history . . . and the most misunderstood. Non-Christians paint her as an earth …

Fr. John H. Hampsch , C.M.F. This booklet answers questions like: Why pray to Mary? Must we go to God through Mary? Since millions of Christians don't have any devotion to Mary, can it be said to be really necessary to have such a devotion? Is the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception supported by Scripture? Why don't any of Paul's epistles mention the Virgin Birth? Many more

Titles immediately impart an essential face about the person to whom they refer. From the beginning the Church has used titles to designate aspects of our Lord – some of which are: “Messiah”, “Lamb of God”, “Son of Man”, “Son of God”, and “Sun of Justice”. Titles for Mary in the Liturgy and in piety are likewise numerous. They …

In this book by best-selling author Amy Welborn, Mary comes to life for us, both as the mother of Jesus and as his first disciple. Through her expressive and meditative style, welborn offers fresh insights into Mary's story, with all of its wonder, love, and adversity. Each moment in Mary's life serves as a mirror for us, showing us how we, as Jesus' disciples, can open ourselves in the same …

How do Church teachings on the Immaculate Conception affect our understanding of human conception, the renewal of the Church, and what it means to be human? This book includes chapters by Sr. M. Timothy Prokes, FSE, PhD, Robert Stackpole STD, Mary Shivanandan, STD and others. These academic essays by internationally known scholars bring this great mystery of our faith in this one book to …

Fifteen international Mariology scholars contributed to the compilation of Mariology: A Guide for Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, and Consecrated Persons. The book features a Foreword and Imprimatur by St. Louis Archbishop Raymond L. Burke, who writes, "Mariology: A Guide for Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, and Consecrated Persons is an extraordinarily complete and rich tool for coming to a …

Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, MIC, says of this book: "Purest of All Lilies is an in-depth study by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, of the very special relationship between the Virgin Mary and St. Faustina. I strongly recommend this book to devotees of The Divine Mercy. Its value is the way the author explores the role the Blessed Mother, by God's design, played in the forming and perfecting of St. …

"My Lady” in Italian...evokes memories of magnificent paintings over the Christian centuries, each artist trying to convey an impression of some aspect in the mystery of Mary, the woman chosen by God for a special relationship in His Incarnation, and through Him to all His people. There have been many Madonnas through the ages, but only one Mary, Mother of Jesus. Like the mystery of …

Peter Vaccari, Rosemary Vaccari Mysel Andrew J. Vaccari The Beauty of Mary highlights the unique role of Mary within the drama of salvation. From the moment of the Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38), Mary’s “yes” was one of the most dramatic and significant responses ever recorded in human history! This book traces the story of faith and love found in the maternal heart of Mary. …

A wonderful small gift book for anyone who enjoys the profoundly insightful thoughts and words of Pope Benedict XVI. This selection of 100 distinct Marian thoughts by Pope Benedict XVI is drawn from a variety of sources, including homilies, addresses, and the encyclical Deus Caritas Est ( God Is Love ). The Holy Father's reflections cover the significant moments in the life of Our Lady: the …