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 …

Contains schedules and day-to-day prayers and readings to help you make, or renew, your 33-day Preparation for Total Consecration the de Montfort Way.

This beautiful edition of the Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary or The Hours of Our Lady  was taken from the Prayer-Book for Religious , Book III, by Rev. F. X. Lasance.  The pages of the Office are divided with English and Latin. 1904 Edition.

Mary's Fiat is a scripture-based novena that traces the pattern of our Lady's continuing "yes" to the Lord in every circumstance of life. It may be used either privately or communally. As a new form of Marian novena, with its unique daily litanies of praise, Mary's Fiat is especially suitable for use in parishes, prayer groups, or religious communities during the months of May and …

In October, 2002 Pope John Paul II updated the prayers of the Rosary for the first time in five centuries when he issued his Apostolic Letter "Rosarium Virginis Mariae." The rosary is the best-known devotional practice of the Catholic Church. Designating this the Year of the Rosary (October 2002 - October 2003), Pope John Paul II added a new set of "mysteries" - events in …

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. …

Canon Willam says of De Montfort's book, The Secret of the Rosary--"It goes far beyond mere research.  We might say that it contains everything that can be said about the Rosary, its content and form, its real worth, about the instruction necessary for its appreciation and use." De Montfort calls the Rosary "The mystical rose tree of Jesus and Mary in life, death, and eternity."  He …

Fr. Nicholas A. Norman There is probably no other book that tells so well and in so small a space the principal reasons and the motives we have for consecrating ourselves to our Blessed Mother under the title of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and for committing ourselves to be her devoted children, using the incomparable method of "True Devotion to Mary," as described by that great …

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 …

Revised edition of the Little Office approved by the Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship and the Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy.   Prepared by Father John Rotelle, O.S.A. This unique book contains a wealth of Marian themes and texts in a format patterned after the Liturgy of the Hours.  It will be eagerly received by all who wish to honor the Mother of God in a way that …

This is the de Montfort's classic treatise on True and Perfect Devotion to Mary. Imprimatur: David Norris, rite delegato, Westminster, 21 November 1975. 

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 …

This 38 page booklet is a lucid and forceful explanation of the de Montfort way of spiritual life in union with Jesus and Mary, by the founder of the Legion of Mary.

This is a beautifully illustrated book for teachers and parents who want to teach their children true and solid devotion to Mary.

  This is the first ever edition that includes the complete Gregorian Chant for the Little Office – in traditional four stave notation! The music for the Little Office has never before been gathered together in one volume. For many people the Gregorian chant of the Little Office offers an introduction to the beauty of the Church’s traditional liturgical heritage. This volume …

This is De Montforts classic treatise on True and Perfect Devotion to Mary. Contents Biographical Note Address of Pope Pius XII Introduction of St. Louis Marie Part I. True Devotion to Our Lady in General Necessity of Devotion to Our Lady In What Devotion to Mary Consists Part II. The Perfect Devotion to Our Lady The Perfect Consecration to Jesus Christ Motives which Recommend this …

This 24 page booklet contains the Stations of the Cross-reflection on Jesus and His Mother.

This pocket-sized book contains the official "Triple Novena" to Jesus, Mary and Joseph as well as a treasury of daily prayers, psalms and novenas. The book is bound in a leatherette cover and contains illustrations highlighted in black and red. Imprimatur: Francis J. Mugavero, D.D., Bishop of Brooklyn, August 5, 1975

Pope John Paul II And The Luminous Mysteries Of The Rosary Jerome M. Vereb, C.P. In one volume, this insightful work offers the historical context within which to understand the Rosary as well as provides the scriptural and spiritual meaning of the Luminous Mysteries, or Mysteries of Light, added to the Rosary by Pope John Paul II at the beginning of the twenty-fifth year of his pontificate. …

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 …

Novena In Honor Of Mary, Queen of Apostles Tarcila Tommasi, FSP This brief book has an explanation of what novenas are and a nine-day novena to Mary.

Edited by Brother Francis Mary, F.F.I. This is the most authoritative, complete and up-to-date book on all the facts, history and devotion of the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It includes the latest research and contributions from numerous Guadalupe experts including Fr. Christopher Rengers, Dr. Charles Wahlig, Janet Barber, Fr. Martinus Cawley and many others. Articles on over 35 topics, …

This 61 page pamphlet has an introduction by Frank Duff, the founder of the Legion of Mary, and contains twelve short essays on the spirit and Marian apostolate of this world-wide organization.

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 …

This 31 page pamphlet in the spirit of St. Louis de Montfort is excellent for parish devotion or private use.

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 …

Francis Johnston This relatively short book is widely regarded as the best on the apparition of Our Lady in 1531 in Mexico City. Tells the complete story, from the Conquest of Mexico and the conversion of the Aztecs, through the development of the devotion and into the modern era. Shows that the picture is not a painting, but more like a photograph, and how under normal circumstances it should …

Margaret R. Miles This unique Marian devotional includes hymns, prayers, songs, ballads, litanies, and other texts drawn from all centuries, bringing together a precious collection of texts from the most ancient to modern. The selection is arranged under main headings for the seasons of the Church's year, with sub-sections covering all the major feasts of Our Lady plus some others observed …

Reflections on the rosary Mysteries by a master of Saint Louis de Montfort's Marian Spirituality. J Patrick Gaffney, S.M.M., S.T.D. was ordained in 1954 and pursued his theological studies at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas in Rome. He taught theology at the Catholic University of Ponce, Puerto Rico, and at the inter-American University (Presbytarian) at San German, Puerto Rico, before …

This inspirational and spiritually enriching consecration prayer book has literally transformed hundreds of thousands of lives. You will find daily recommended prayers, guidance, direction and meditations for 33 days to prepare you for your consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Also included are the prayers and instructions for praying the Chaplet of Virtues. Over 300,000 copies sold.

This 60 page book contains a second series of Nine Meditations in Preparation for the de Montfort Consecration. Contents Introduction Preface The Magisterium Concerning Mary The Crisis of Faith The Crisis of Hope The Crisis of Charity The Crisis of Prudence The Crisis of Justice The Crisis of Fortitude and Temperance The Crisis of Integrity The Kairos and Mary

For eight hundred years Christians have joined their joys, sorrow, and hopes of heavenly glory with those of the Blessed Virgin through that most remarkable prayer-the Rosary.  Now you can discover a new love for Mary and her Son, Jesus with these thirty days of Rosary meditations.  Drawing on both the Old and New Testament readings, these reflections for a daily five-decade Rosary …

Fr. Rawley Myers A beautifully illustrated prayerbook with thirty-one prayerful Marian reflections for each day of the month. Every prayer is written out of deep love and devotion to Mary.

A saint's interpretation of the meaning of the Cross and 14 rules to abide by in carrying our daily crosses.

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 …

This booklet explains many things about Our Lady's Sorrows that most Catholics have never even thought about. Drawing on Sacred Scripture and holy traditions derived from the lives and sayings of the Saints, this booklet outlines the Four Special Favors promised to those devoted to the Sorrows of Mary. Plus, it lists the Seven Tears and Dolors. Also included are many prayers to the Sorrowful …

Excellent companion to THE IMITATION OF CHRIST that is comprised of writings about Our Lady carefully culled from the works of Thomas à Kempis and set forth in the style of THE IMITATION OF CHRIST. It offers a splendid way to grow in the imitation of Jesus through the imitation of His holy Mother.

This 23 page pamphlet is the crown of Eastern Christendom's tribute to Mary.  Suitable for public or private recitation as a novena or devotions to Our Lady.

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.

Meditation Prayer on Mary Immaculate . By St. Pio of Pietrelcina - "Padre Pio." One of Padre Pio's few writings, plus a brief sketch of his life. Numerous pictures of this saintly stigmatist. Though brief, it can be read over and over with benefit since it is both a meditation on the meaning of Mary and a prayer.

This 33 page booklet is a masterful summary and brilliant explanation of Saint Louis de Montfort's life and writings.

This 30 page pamphlet contains 15 meditaions on the Rosary plus novena prayers.  Originally intended for use by college students.

Mary My Hope Fr. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. One of the most popular books of devotions to Mary published. This revised edition is based on God’s Word in the Gospels, the tradition of the Church as expressed by the writings of her Saints and scholars, the Liturgy, Vatican II, and the Pastoral Letter on Mary by the American Bishops.   Special Features: Illustrated Throughout Printed in …

This 22 page pamphlet is beautifully illustrated with short meditations on each mystery.

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 …

Mary, Mirror of the Church Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap.; Frances Lonergan Villa, Translator Mary is a great gift and example to all Christians because in her God's Word was written and by her it was accepted and its grace manifested. In this she is, as the title indicates, a mirror of the Church, the people of God. She reflects what we are called to be. While this work cannot help but …

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 …

This priest loved our Lady so much that he founded a religious order in her honor. Now, he brings you the fruit of his Marian devotion Edward F. Garesché was a practicing lawyer, a published poet, a Jesuit priest, and much more besides — but most of all, throughout his life he was a son of Mary. So great was his love for her that he even founded Sons of Mary Missionaries, a medical …

Visits to the Most Holy Sacrament and to Most Holy Mary The Classic Text Translated and with a Spiritual Commentary by Rev. Dennis Billy, C.Ss.R. A new addition to the popular Classics with Commentary series, Visits to the Most Holy Sacrament and to Most Holy Mary is the first complete and faithful English translation from its original Italian of this devotional classic by St. Alphonsus de …

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 …