Marian Thoughts
Marian Thoughts

Author: Pope Benedict XVI

Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing Corporation

Published: 2008-08

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780899421179

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A collection of one hundred distinct Marian thoughts from Pope Benedict XVI

Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen

Author: Scott Hahn

Publisher: Image

Published: 2006-09-19

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0385501692

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Essential reading for all Catholics! Bestselling author, Scott Hahn illuminates a fresh and enlightening perspective on Mary, Mother of God, and her central importance in the Christian faith. In The Lamb's Supper, Hahn explored the relationship between the Book of Revelation and the Roman Catholic Mass, deftly clarifying the most subtle of theological points with analogies and anecdotes from everyday life. In Hail, Holy Queen, he employs the same accessible, entertaining style to demonstrate Mary's essential role in Christianity's redemptive message. Most Christians know that the life of Jesus is foreshadowed throughout the Old Testament. Through a close examination of the Bible, as well as the work of both Catholic and Protestant scholars and clergy, Hahn brings to light the small but significant details showing that just as Jesus is the "New Adam," so Mary is the "New Eve." He unveils the Marian mystery at the heart of the Book of Revelation and reveals how it is foretold in the very first pages of the Book of Genesis and in the story of King David's monarchy, which speaks of a privileged place for the mother of the king. Building on these scriptural and historical foundations, Hahn presents a new look at the Marian doctrines: Her Immaculate Conception, Perpetual Virginity, Assumption, and Coronation. As he guides modern-day readers through passages filled with mysteries and poetry, Hahn helps them rediscover the ancient art and science of reading the Scriptures and gain a more profound understanding of their truthfulness and relevance to faith and the practice of religion in the contemporary world.

Rosary Novenas to Our Lady
Rosary Novenas to Our Lady

Author: Charles V. Lacey

Publisher:

Published: 2018-07-14

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781618952783

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... ʺHow can prayers said over and over again like that be any good?ʺ Mistress Margaret was silent for a moment. ʺI saw young Mrs. Martin last week,ʺ she said, ʺwith her little girl in her lap. She had her arms around her motherʹs neck, and was being rocked to and fro; and every time she rocked she said ʹOh, mother.ʹ ʺ ʺBut, then,ʺ said Isabel, after a momentʹs silence, ʺshe was only a child.ʺ ʺ 'Except ye become as little children --' ʺ quoted Mistress Margaret softly ‐ ʺyou see, my Isabel, we are nothing more than children with God and His Blessed Mother. To say, ʹHail Mary, Hail Mary,ʹ is the best way of telling her how much we love her. And, then, this string of beads is like Our Ladyʹs girdle, and her children love to finger it, and whisper to her. And then we say our Our Fathers too; and all the while we are talking, she is showing us pictures of her dear Child, and we look at all the great things He did for us, one by one; and then we turn the page and begin again. ...

The Spiritual Direction of St. Claude De La Colombiere
The Spiritual Direction of St. Claude De La Colombiere

Author: Claude de la Colombière

Publisher: Ignatius Press

Published: 2018-01-15

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1621642038

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As a spiritual director Saint Claude, canonized by Pope John Paul II, ranks among the masters of the spiritual life. He gave guidance to countless souls, including Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, the seventeenth-century French visionary who received the Sacred Heart revelations. In prayer she heard Jesus say of Father Claude that his "talent is to lead souls to God". Saint Claude was a clever psychologist who easily read the hearts of others. His sure judgment, aided by grace, enabled him to understand the difficulties of people and to give them sound advice. Readers of this spiritual gem, which contains excerpts from his notes, letters, and retreats, will find it full of practical wisdom on confession, Mass and Communion, confidence in God, peace of soul, love of neighbor, and much more.

Novenas to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Novenas to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Author: Brother Heremenegild Tosf

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2013-12

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9781494760601

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This work contains Novenas for the seven great feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary from Saint Alphonsus. These feasts are the Immaculate Conception, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, her Presentation in the Temple, the Annuniciation, the Visitation, the Purification and finally the Assumption. A novena for the Feasts of the Seven Sorrows and in Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary have been added. Also the 54 Day Rosary Novena, which is popular among those devoted to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. Several other devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary are also included. These include a devotion by Saint John Eudes for bringing about a conversion. Also included is the devotion of fasting on Saturdays, which is neglected in these days. Following this is a short instruction on First Saturdays. An instruction from Saint Alphonsus on the Brown Scapular is reproduced. This is followed by his instruction on Visits to the Blessed Virgin Mary, which he recommends be made daily. We close with the prayer of the Franciscan Crown and the story of its origin. We open with an instruction on the devotion of Novenas from Saint Alphonsus and an instruction on how to make a Novena from Father Girardey. We pray this book will help all who read it obtain a deeper devotion to the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, our Co-Redemptrix.

Total Consecration to Jesus Thru Mary
Total Consecration to Jesus Thru Mary

Author: LOUIS. DE MONTFORT

Publisher:

Published: 2019-05-20

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781505112986

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Do you want to get closer to Jesus? To align your thoughts, will, and actions with Him? There is no better way to Christ than through His Mother. That's why St. Louis de Montfort's Traditional Method of Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary is the time-honored, saint-tested way to grow to closer to Our Lord. This is the traditional method devised by St. Louis de Montfort himself. And now, we've made it available in a single, deluxe vinyl volume, perfect for preparation for the Total Consecration and for yearly renewal. Inside you will... Gain a deeper understanding of what it means to Consecrate yourself to Jesus through Mary Begin to realize the profound joy and peace that comes with giving your will over to Jesus through His Mother Discover the deep connection between Mary and Her Son, and how that bond can improve our own spiritual life and intercessory prayer Have access to all the tools, prayers, and Scripture needed to consecrate your household to Jesus through Mary Beautiful and durable, you'll come back the wisdom of Saint Louis de Montfort again and again as you live out your consecration. This classic and revered devotional is an essential for every Catholic home.

The Sacred Passion
The Sacred Passion

Author: Luis de la Palma

Publisher: Scepter Publishers

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9781594170065

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In this book, Fr. de la Palma provides an aid for meditating on the Passion. He recreates the events of Jesus' life beginning with Holy Thursday and concluding with the burial of Our Lord and a powerful evocation of the coming resurrection.With vivid detail and a constant recognition of the role the Blessed Mother played in those days, Fr. de la Palma helps the reader enter into the Last Supper, the institution of the priesthood and the Eucharist, the arrest of Our Lord, the denial of St. Peter, the trials before Caiaphas and Pilate, the scourging and mocking, and finally, the Crucifixion.