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 …

The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich has become a classic in Catholic literature. Based on the mystic visions of the Venerable Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824), a German Augustinian nun from Dulmen, it focuses first on the ancestry of the Blessed Virgin Mary, then on her childhood and early life, next on her life with Jesus and St. Joseph at …

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. …

Mary Mother Of God - Her Life in Icons and Scripture Giovanna Parravicini Rare and precious Oriental icons, some created in mosaics, are arranged to tell the story of Mary. The accompanying text offers comments and explanations of the images and their symbols. A life of Mary as presented in the writings of the great fathers of the Eastern Church and in the liturgical rites of the …

The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics A masterpiece combining into one coherent story the visions of 4 great Catholic mystics about the life of Mary. Based on the accounts of Ven. Mary of Agreda, Ven. Anne Catherine Emmerich, St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schoenau. Truly unique - reads like a masterfully written biography of Mary, as if someone had witnessed all these events and …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

This beautiful book, adorned throughout with gold ink, retraces Mary’s steps throughout the biblical narrative. Mary comes alive to the reader through striking artistic representations that range from the origins of Western art to the iconography of the twentieth century. From Titian, Raphaël, and Fra Angelico to Van Eyck, Albrecht Dürer, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the most famous as well as …

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 …

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 …

A unique and profound theological meditation on the nine months the God-man spent in His Virgin Mother's womb. Drawing on Christian philosophy, poetry, liturgy, as well as the Fathers and great theologians of the Church, Saward shows that faith in the Incarnation commits the believer inescapably to the defense of the unborn child. He invites the reader, in the light of Christ, to rediscover …

Rosemarie Gortler Donna Piscitelli Even the youngest child can learn from Mary's example. From her Imaculate Conception to her Ascension, here is the story of Mary told in a way that will charm and delight your children. They'll also love the full-color pictures that brighten the book. You'll be pleased to see that they're learning solid Marian doctrine, presented in a way every child can …

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 …

A new edition of a spiritual classic! Through beautiful prose and meditations, Caryll Houselander depicts the intimately human side of Mary, Mother of God, as an empty reed waiting for God's music to be played through her. Lovingly bringing Our Lady down off her time-honored, ancient pedestal, Houselander shares her insightful and beautiful vision of Mary on earth, Mary among us, Mary as a …

Mary The Mother of Jesus Franz Willam Palestine had been at the crossroads of cultural conflict and influence for centuries when it gave birth to the new religion of Christianity. Although many books describe the events of the Incarnation, life, and death of Jesus Christ, few attempt to provide a deeper background into the culture and mentality of those who lived as Christ began his mission on …

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 …