Mary

101 Surprising Facts about Mary

101 Surprising Facts about Mary
Tan Books
$19.95
She is history's most famous woman, with more schools, churches, and people named for her than any other. She has inspired countless pieces of art and literature, as well as the construction of some of the biggest churches in the world.

Yet the poets also call her "the woman wrapped in silence."

What lies between these two extremes?

Unpack the mystery that is the Mother of God, a woman who barely speaks in scripture and yet is venerated by millions. In this latest installment of TAN Book's 101 Surprising Facts series, you'll discover:

  • The term "full of grace" has profound theological implications
  • A miraculous snowfall during a sweltering Roman summer led to the construction of a prominent Marian landmark
  • One hymn to the Blessed Virgin forbids sitting while it is being sung
  • Many different kinds of flowers take their name from Mary
  • Dominicans hang rosaries from their hips to emulate medieval soldiers who donned swords in the same place
  • The Sistine Chapel is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception
  • A vision of Mary consoled the Irish in the aftermath of the great potato famine
  • The Mississippi River and the city of Los Angeles had names that were once tied to Our Lady
  • ...and more!
  • This swift walk through history will uncover the Church's rich Marian treasury and draw you closer to your spiritual mother, so that she can draw you closer to her Son.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781505116144
    Publication Date: 
    2020-08-10
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    30 Marian Eucharistic Visits: Adoring Jesus with His Mother

    30 Marian Eucharistic Visits: Adoring Jesus with His Mother
    Cooper O'Boyle, Donna-Marie
    $18.95

    Amid a wide range of spiritualities and charisms, the saints shared two consistent devotions: love for the Holy Eucharist and love for Our Lady. Here is the book that will immerse you deeply in both and inflame your heart with love for Jesus' Eucharistic Heart through the heart of His Mother. The relational reflections contained in this volume will restore or increase your faith in the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. They will help you enter into meditation with Jesus and Mary as never before and will open your heart to receive the graces available from the Sacred Mysteries.

    Each Marian Eucharistic Visit presented in these pages, similar in format to Lectio Divina, guides you through four parts: ponder (a short prayer or quote from a saint or spiritual writer), reflect (a meditation on the grace you are seeking from your visit), pray (a guided reflection with traditional Marian Eucharistic prayers), and savor

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781682782811
    Publication Date: 
    2023-09-19
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    33 Days to Morning Glory

    33 Days to Morning Glory
    Gaitley, Michael E
    $16.95
    From Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of the popular book Consoling the Heart of Jesus, comes an extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Bl. Pope John Paul II. Fr. Michael masterfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp and simple enough to put into practice. More specifically, he weaves their thought into a user friendly, do-it-yourself retreat that will bless even the busiest of people. So, if you've been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or if you're simply looking to deepen and renew your devotion to her, 33 Days to Morning Glory is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to make.
    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781596142442
    Publication Date: 
    2011-12-20
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    America's Mary: The Story of Our Lady of Good Help

    America's Mary: The Story of Our Lady of Good Help
    Steinhage Fenelon, Marge
    $19.95

    Our Lady's appearances to young Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France, in 1858 are well known and well documented. Just one year later, a lesser-known but still important Marian apparition took place in an American frontier settlement.

    Based on historical documents, testimonies, personal interviews, and expert analysis, America's Mary chronicles for the first time the United States' only Church-approved Marian apparition.

    In 1859 on the Door County Peninsula of northeast Wisconsin, Mary appeared three times to a young Belgian woman named Adele Brise. She identified herself as the Queen of Heaven and gave Adele instructions to teach the children their catechism, pray, do penance, sacrifice, and receive the sacraments frequently. Adele was initially met with skepticism, and during her lifetime she experienced many trials, including persecution. Still, she maintained that she was telling the truth and courageously carried on the mission the Blessed Mother had given to her.

    Although the local community accepted Adele's story as real, and popular piety built up around Mary's appearances and messages, it was more than 100 years before the Church conducted a thorough investigation. In 2010, the apparition was approved.

    Since then, thousands of pilgrims each year have visited the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, WI, seeking the Queen of Heaven's intercession for peace, healing, and help.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781681923413
    Publication Date: 
    2022-10-21
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    Behold Your Mother: A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines

    Behold Your Mother: A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines
    $23.95
    From the cross Jesus gave us his mother to be our mother, too: a singularly holy model, consoler, and intercessor for our spiritual journey. Yet most Protestants, and too many Catholics don't understand the role that God wants her to play in our lives. In Behold Your Mother, Tim Staples takes you through the Church's teachings about the Blessed Virgin Mary, showing their firm Scriptural and historical roots and dismantling the objections of those who mistakenly believe that Mary competes for the attention due Christ alone. Combining the best recent scholarship with a convert's in-depth knowledge of the arguments, Staples has assembled the most thorough and useful Marian apologetic you'll find anywhere. Relevant and essential -- Mary matters. Read Behold Your Mother and find out just how much.
    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781938983917
    Publication Date: 
    2017-08-01
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    Behold Your Mother: Marian Stations of the Cross

    Behold Your Mother: Marian Stations of the Cross
    Steinhage Fenelon, Marge
    $6.95

    When we pray the Stations of the Cross, we walk alongside Jesus to Calvary. In Behold Your Mother: Marian Stations of the Cross, we walk alongside the Mother of the Redeemer as she accompanies him during his Passion and death. Written from the unique perspective of a child who is witnessing Mary's unspeakable anguish, this booklet helps us to grow in devotion to the Blessed Mother as she leads us closer to her Son.

    Just before he died on the Cross for the salvation of the world, Jesus entrusted Mary to Saint John and Saint John to Mary. In that moment, Mary also became our mother forever - a beautiful, loving gift from the Redeemer himself. Behold your mother!

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781639661510
    Publication Date: 
    2024-01-22
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    Biblical Roots of Marian Consecration: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart in Light of Scripture

    Biblical Roots of Marian Consecration: Devotion to the Immaculate Heart in Light of Scripture
    Kapler, Shane
    $29.95

    Did you know that Marian Consecration is biblical? With roots stretching all the way back to Genesis?

    Just as Jesus is the only Way to the Father (Jn 14:6), the sole mediator between God and man (1 Tm 2:5), so Mary is the primary mediator and intercessor before her Son. By virtue of the grace given to her as the Mother of God, she is the "Queen of Heaven and Earth."

    In this timely book, Shane Kapler uncovers the biblical basis for Marian Consecration. He demonstrates how entrusting oneself to Our Lady--and living this devotion through practices such as praying the Rosary, wearing the Brown Scapular, and keeping the Five First Saturdays--is firmly rooted and foreshadowed in the Old and New Testaments. In Mary, we see the heights to which each of us is called: to be without blemish (Eph 5:27), be glorified in body and soul (1 Cor 15:51-53), and share Christ's heavenly reign (Rv 3:21).

    Discover how, like Saint Joseph and Saint John the Apostle, we are invited to share in Mary's interior life, to fully surrender ourselves to the action of the Holy Spirit, and to begin loving Jesus with her Immaculate Heart.

    More than ever, the popes have recognized Our Lady of Fatima's call--as urgent now as it was in 1917--for consecration and devotion to the Immaculate Heart as a reiteration of the Gospel, a plea for Christians to enflesh the message of Scripture.

    "Blessed are the pure [or 'immaculate'] in heart, for they shall see God" (Mt 5:8)

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781505128574
    Publication Date: 
    2022-10-25
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    Caring for a Loved One with Mary: A Seven Sorrows Prayer Companion

    Caring for a Loved One with Mary: A Seven Sorrows Prayer Companion
    Kiser, Theresa
    $12.95

    Completely occupied by the constant care necessary for her son's medically complex situation, Theresa Kiser struggled to reconcile with the physical, emotional, social, and mental tolls it took on her family. But when she stumbled upon the devotion of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, she was surprised - and deeply relieved - to discover that Our Lady walked this caregiving road before her. The Seven Sorrows devotion nourished her soul with comfort, companionship, and grace at a time when she needed it most.

    In Caring for a Loved One with Mary, you'll walk step-by-step through the Seven Sorrows of Mary, an ancient yet lesser-known Marian devotion. Theresa's story and the experiences of other Catholic caregivers demonstrate that times of suffering and limitation do not indicate a departure from God's plan. Rather, they are how he brings us to his joy, as he did for Our Lady.

    Mary shows us that when life doesn't go as planned, we are not alone. Moreover, our sorrows when caring for a loved one may be the very means by which we are to follow Christ, just as they were for the Blessed Mother. We know that Mary's sorrows were not final. For her, everything turned to joy. In God's timing and in God's way, our sorrows will, too.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781639660087
    Publication Date: 
    2023-03-20
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    Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy: Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism

    Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy: Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism
    Reinhard, Sarah A
    $17.95
    Designed to help expectant mothers embrace pregnancy as an opportunity for spiritual growth, A Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy prepares mothers for the trials and joys of pregnancy, childbirth, baptism, and, ultimately, motherhood.
    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781594712982
    Publication Date: 
    2012-09-10
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    Champions of the Rosary: The History and Heroes of a Spiritual Weapon

    Champions of the Rosary: The History and Heroes of a Spiritual Weapon
    Calloway, Donald H
    $25.99
    From the best-selling author of the classic Catholic conversion story, No Turning Back: A Witness to Mercy by Fr. Donald H. Calloway, comes a powerful and comprehensive history of a spiritual weapon: the rosary.
    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781596143432
    Publication Date: 
    2016-08-08
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    Children of Fatima and Our Lady's Message to the World

    Children of Fatima and Our Lady's Message to the World
    Windeatt
    $19.95
    \"What if nothing happens on the 13th? Aren\'t you afraid people will laugh at you?\" asked the parish priest as he looked closely at 10-year-old Lucia. \"Oh no, Father!\" replied Lucia. \"I know something wonderful is going to happen on the 13th. The Lady told us so.\" This book tells what happened and gives the wonderful story of Our Lady\'s appearances to little Jacinta, Francisco and Lucia. Impr. 162 pgs 15 Illus, PB
    ISBN/SKU: 
    9780895554192
    Publication Date: 
    1944-12-31
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    Come to Mary's House: Spending Time with Our Blessed Mother

    Come to Mary's House: Spending Time with Our Blessed Mother
    Chapman, Shawn
    $15.95

    Friendship with Mary is possible. She is real, accessible, and relatable. She is our companion in the life of prayer and in our whole life with Jesus.

    Filled with reflections and brief imaginative sequences, Come to Mary's House invites you to imagine you are with the Blessed Virgin - visiting in her living room, working in her garden, or catching up over coffee. The goal is to encourage your encounter with Mary as a friend, sister, and mother - in a comfortable, gentle way. By developing a personal relationship with her, you'll let her lead you closer to Jesus.

    This book is for all who long for Mary and want to live in spiritual companionship with her. If you want to pray more deeply, love Jesus more, and serve authentically from the heart, you couldn't choose a better master of the spiritual life than Our Lady.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781681927176
    Publication Date: 
    2022-09-26
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    CONSECRATION OF A CHILD TO THE VIRGIN MARY

    CONSECRATION OF A CHILD TO THE VIRGIN MARY
    $1.95

    Consecration formula to consecrate baby to Our Lady following the baptism ceremony. This booklet gives the parents' consecration formula with a brief explanation of the importance of the act on the back.

    The booklet also serves as a momento as it contains a place on the inside to record the event!

    4 pp. Softcover.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    8362
    Publication Date: 
    2024-01-04
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    CONSECRATION TO MARY

    CONSECRATION TO MARY
    $19.95

    CONSECRATE YOURSELF TO MARY

    This book contains everything you need to make the 33-day preparation for the consecration to Mary according to the method of St. Louis de Montfort, including:

    ISBN/SKU: 
    935952446
    Publication Date: 
    2024-01-04
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    Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary: A Chaplet with St. Alphonsus Liguori

    Contemplating the Seven Sorrows of Mary: A Chaplet with St. Alphonsus Liguori
    Berghorst, Ruth
    $17.95

    The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary is often overlooked and underutilized. Now is the time to respond to Our Lady's call to pray this chaplet fervently.

    In these pages, you will discover how your own pierced heart can become a portal of grace that opens and transforms you into all that God wants you to be, allowing you to share in the mercy and love of Christ's Sacred Heart by uniting your sufferings to His.

    Equipped with an enriched understanding of redemptive suffering, Dr. Joseph Hollcraft and Ruth Berghorst guide you in the practice of mental prayer with St. Alphonsus Liguori on the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary in response to Our Lady's request -- echoed in every contemporary Marian apparition -- to abide close to her heart and pray for the salvation of souls.

    Key to obtaining the triumph of the sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Our Lady is calling upon the saints who are uniquely disposed to help us in the twenty-first century.

    These include:

  • St. Dymphna for mental health
  • St. Joseph for family life
  • St. Josephine Bakhita for human-trafficking victims
  • Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati for youth
  • Bl. Bartolo Longo for protection from the occult
  • St. Maria Goretti for purity
  • St. Hildegard of Bingen for pastoral care
  • Praying the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary is akin to entering Mary's classroom to comprehend what is often deemed incomprehensible. An important book in this classroom would be about Our Lady's Seven Sorrows and how to overcome temptations and trials as she did. Among the many sufferings she endured, these particular sorrows flowed from Satan's efforts to undermine her crucial role in our redemption. This book aims to acquaint Catholics with these vital sorrows -- and the advantages Our Lady has linked to this devotion.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9798889111689
    Publication Date: 
    2024-08-20
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    Crown of the Virgin: An Ancient Meditation on Mary's Beauty, Virtue, and Sanctity

    Crown of the Virgin: An Ancient Meditation on Mary's Beauty, Virtue, and Sanctity
    Of Toledo, St Ildephonsus
    $24.95
    In this book, St. Ildephonsus of Toledo provides a powerful, imaginative, and lyrical set of meditations on the Immaculate Mother of God, reflecting on her splendor, beauty, and sanctity.

    This publication is the first translation into English of a Latin work, entitled Libellus de Corona Virginis, or "The Little Book on the Crown of the Virgin." Traditionally, it has been ascribed to St. Ildephonsus of Toledo, a great monk, abbot, and bishop of the 7th century. St. Ildephonsus contributed powerfully to the dissemination of the doctrine of the Perpetual Virginity of Our Lady in Western Europe, and to the popularization of fervent Marian devotion in Spain. In this beautiful, moving and ornate literary portrait, the author imaginatively and lyrically fashions a magnificent crown for the Blessed Virgin Mary, decorated with twelve radiant jewels, six brilliant stars, and six fragrant flower blossoms. Each of these is interpreted as representing a particular aspect of the beauty, beneficence, virtue, or sanctity of the Blessed Virgin.

    A perfect companion for guiding daily devotion to the Mother of Mercy and the Queen of Heaven, each chapter reveals a new and scintillating glimpse into the glories of Mary, sure to inspire the heart of the reader with ever more ardent devotion to the Mother of God, the vessel of all graces and the paradigm and perfection of every virtue. As a guide to meditation and a catalyst for prayer, the Crown of the Virgin is an illuminating mirror of the beauty and splendor of the one who is herself the refulgent and immaculate image of her Divine Son.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781505117844
    Publication Date: 
    2021-01-05
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    Divine Life of Most Holy Virgin

    Divine Life of Most Holy Virgin
    $22.95
    Shorter and faster reading than our other abridgement, this book just flows and flows. It includes Our Lady's participation in the events of Our Lord's Passion and death. It shows how the Angels served the Blessed Virgin, how the devils waged war against her, the special graces she received--such as, continual Eucharistic presence of Our Lord after she received Communion, frequent visits to Heaven during her life on earth, etc. Impr. 430 pgs, PB
    ISBN/SKU: 
    9780895555960
    Publication Date: 
    1997-03-01
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    Every Day with Mary

    Every Day with Mary
    Reflections by the Affiliates of Mayslake Ministries
    $20.95

    Growing closer to the Blessed Virgin Mary can have a profound impact on your spiritual life.

    Your deeper and more personal relationship with the Blessed Mother can start today in Every Day with Mary.

    Throughout the year you'll ponder the fruits of the Holy Spirit in the Mary's life -- peace, love, surrender, hope, gentleness, joy, serenity, self-control, generosity, gratitude, patience, faithfulness, and abundance -- with a timely and relevant meditation perfect for your busy life. You'll begin with a quote from Scripture, followed by a brief reflection, and a question or act to consider, and a short prayer to Mary to carry through your day.

    Every Day with Mary is sure to touch your heart, nourish your soul, and lead you into a deeper relationship with Christ through the intercession of his mother.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781681921457
    Publication Date: 
    2017-07-31
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    Fairest Flower of Paradise: Meditations to Unlock the Litany of Loreto

    Fairest Flower of Paradise: Meditations to Unlock the Litany of Loreto
    Lepicier, Cardinal Alexis
    $21.95

    Rediscover Our Lady's love for you in these heartening meditations that unfold the spiritual treasures of the Litany of Loreto.

    Drawing from Sacred Scripture, the examples of the saints, and culture, Cardinal Alexis Lépicier, O.S.M., guides you in contemplating each invocation of one of the most treasured Marian prayers ever composed. This stirring devotional aims to help you absorb the profound beauty of this litany while coming to understand and love the Blessed Virgin more deeply.

    These resplendent reflections, ideal for personal meditation or group sharing, will immerse you in the riches of Mariology and reveal to you:

  • Three profound aspects of Mary's mission that relate to her name
  • Mysteries of the Blessed Virgin's life: her excellences, privileges, and sorrows
  • Three ways that Our Lady takes part in our redemption
  • The power of Mary's intercession for miracles and healings of body, mind, and spirit
  • How Mary defends us and comes to our aid in the battle against the enemy
  • How praying the Holy Rosary brought victories for countries and the conversion of obdurate sinners
  • Cardinal Lépicier creates a garden of all that is most wonderful in Our Lady's life, offering rich insights on her practical virtues that will align you more closely with her Son. The book includes penetrating prayers asking Our Lady to help you grow in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and tables to assist you in using this book to make fruitful spiritual retreats.

    The Blessed Virgin is the Fairest Flower of Heaven, a flower of such sweet perfume that merely to detect its fragrance fills the soul with purest delight. The spiritual enjoyment derived from the intimate knowledge of Mary that this book offers is a gift that will reverberate within your heart and soul into eternity.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9798889115885
    Publication Date: 
    2025-07-15
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    Family Consecration to Jesus Through Mary: 33-Days of Preparation with Saint Louis Marie de Montfort

    Family Consecration to Jesus Through Mary: 33-Days of Preparation with Saint Louis Marie de Montfort
    Cooper O'Boyle, Donna-Maria
    $18.95
    Saint Faustina warned parents that praying for their children is not enough. That's why so many conscientious parents take the further step of consecrating their children to Jesus through Mary, thereby defending them from evil and paving their way to Heaven.

    This book walks you through the simple process of doing just that. Its informed pages give you detailed instructions to help you lead your family (ages seven and up) through each of the 33 mini-retreat days recommended by Saint Louis de Montfort, the beloved eighteenth-century priest and confessor who tirelessly preached that Jesus is not known well enough because Mary is not known well enough.

    Adapted for the often less-than-ideal prayer circumstances of families "€" particularly those with young children "€" these 33 brief, stress-free daily spiritual exercises and family activities bring adults and children greater knowledge of Jesus through Mary, and a more fervent love of both.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781644132630
    Publication Date: 
    2020-06-18
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    Fatima for Today (paper)

    Fatima for Today (paper)
    Apostoli, Andrew
    $18.95

    Though the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima took place almost a hundred years ago, Our Lady's call to prayer and penance for the salvation of souls and peace in the world is as relevant now as when first delivered to three Portuguese peasant children in 1917.

    At the peak of the First World War, Our Lady warned of another worldwide conflict, the rise and spread of Communism, and a terrible persecution of the Church unless people repented of their sins and returned to God. She also requested devotion to her Immaculate Heart and a special consecration of Russia.

    Much of what Our Lady of Fatima said was revealed soon after her appearances, but the third and final "secret", which was not a message but a prophetic vision seen by the children, was not unveiled by the Vatican until 2000. Pope John Paul II, who read the third secret while recovering from the attempt upon his life in 1981, believed the vision signified the sufferings the Church had endured in the twentieth century.

    Because of the prophetic nature of her messages, Our Lady of Fatima has been the subject of much controversy and speculation. In this book, Father Andrew Apostoli carefully analyzes the events that took place in Fatima and clears up lingering questions and doubts about their meaning. He also challenges the reader to hear anew the call of Our Lady to prayer and sacrifice, for the world is ever in need of generous hearts willing to make reparation for those in danger of losing their way to God.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781586174910
    Publication Date: 
    2012-07-01
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    Fatima: 100 Questions and Answers on the Marian Apparitions

    Fatima: 100 Questions and Answers on the Marian Apparitions
    Sri, Edward
    $14.95

    From May to October, 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared six times to three shepherd children in the tiny village of Fatima, Portugal. What started as a private matter was soon known all over town, throughout the country, and around the world. These apparitions are fascinating, and have gripped the imagination of people all over the world, from simple believers to academic theologians; from skeptics to the curious; from scientists to popes.

    Fatima: 100 Questions and Answers on the Marian Apparitions utilizes a question-and-answer format to explore the context of these apparitions, why they were so engrossing at the time, what they have meant to the Church and the world in the century since they happened, and why the requests of Our Lady are so important today.

    Questions include:

    Who were these children? Why would Mary appear to them?What were the so-called "Secrets of Fatima"?What really happened during the Miracle of the Sun?In what ways were the children persecuted by the powerful Freemasons in the Portuguese government?Did the children see a vision that predicted the attempted assassination of St.
    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781621644378
    Publication Date: 
    2020-07-28
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    Favorite Prayers to Our Lady

    Favorite Prayers to Our Lady
    Buono, Anthony M
    $8.95

    Favorite Prayers To Our Lady 978-0-89942-919-9

    Favorite Prayers to Our Lady from Catholic Book Publishing is a beautiful prayer book dedicated to Mary and filled with prayers addressing her in the many ways we love and appeal to her. Compiled and edited by Anthony M. Buono, this book offers prayers from the Church\'s Liturgy and Tradition including Novenas, Devotions, and prayers for a variety of occasions. A wonderful year-round resource, Favorite Prayers to Our Lady contains prayers for every day of the week and every month of the year. With a lovely illustrated front cover, this 150-page, large print volume is printed and illustrated in two colors. This edition has been updated in accord with the Roman Missal.

    Marian prayers radiate a timeless beauty, blending reverence, simplicity, and profound love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Rooted in scripture and tradition, they offer a lyrical bridge between the human heart and the divine, captivating the faithful with their elegance and depth. Whether recited alone or in community, these prayers--such as the Hail Mary, Memorare, or Angelus--carry a serene power that uplifts and consoles.
    Among the features of this book are:

  • Sturdy flexible cover
  • Size 3-3/8" x 5-3/4"
  • Beautiful, full color illustrations throughout
  • High-quality paper
  • Scripture reflections
  • Conveniently sized to accommodate nightstand or purse
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    The beauty of prayers to Our Lady lies first in their poetic resonance. The Hail Mary, drawn from Luke's Gospel (1:28, 1:42), weaves angelic and human praise into a tender plea for intercession. Its rhythmic repetition in the Rosary becomes a meditative chant, calming the mind and drawing it heavenward. Similarly, the Memorare's urgent yet trusting tone reflects Mary's maternal compassion, its words flowing like a heartfelt song.

    Marian prayers also shine through their intimacy. They address Mary as "Mother," inviting a personal connection that mirrors her role in guiding Jesus' followers to her Son. This relational warmth transforms prayer into an act of filial love, making the divine approachable.
    Moreover, their universality enhances their allure. Spanning languages and cultures, these prayers unite Catholics worldwide, from quiet chapels to grand basilicas. Their adaptability--spoken, sung, or whispered--lends them a living vitality.
    Ultimately, the beauty of Marian prayers lies in their purpose: they magnify God through Mary's fiat, drawing souls into the mystery of Christ's life. In their words, faith finds both solace and splendor.

    Benefits of a compact book

  • Portability - A small, compact book is easy to carry, making it convenient for travel, commuting, or reading on the go.
  • Accessibility - Its size allows for quick reference, whether for study, prayer, or casual reading, without the bulk of a larger volume.
  • Discreetness - A compact book can be read in public or private without drawing much attention, making it ideal for personal reflection or study.
  • Durability - Smaller books often have sturdier bindings and covers, allowing them to withstand frequent handling and travel.
  • Efficiency - Concise and well-organized content ensures that the reader gets essential information without unnecessary bulk, making learning or devotion more focused and effective.
  • ISBN/SKU: 
    9780899429199
    Publication Date: 
    1991-01-01
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    Fierce and Tender Love: 7 Meditations on Mary, Mother of God

    Fierce and Tender Love: 7 Meditations on Mary, Mother of God
    McGrath Institute for Church Life
    $15.95

    In A Fierce and Tender Love, bestselling author, speaker, and theologian Timothy P. O'Malley invites us to contemplate Mary, as a model of tenderness, hope, and renewal, and as the Church's first and preeminent disciple. As O'Malley writes, "Mary's vocation is also to be ours. Like her, we are called to find our meaning and our identity most completely in the tender mercy of God revealed in the face of the Son."

    Through personal stories, spiritual reflections, and deep theological insights, O'Malley shows us how Mary, as the Mother of God, Mother of the Church, and Queen of All Saints, guides us to Christ, teaching us how to live as true disciples. Along the way, we learn what it means to belong to the Church, to journey together through history as a pilgrim people, and to play our part in the "revolution of tenderness" that Pope Francis speaks of--a movement rooted in the mystery of God becoming human in a virgin named Mary. O'Malley helps us to see that in this time of renewal and hope, Mary offers us the key to unlocking both.

    The book offers seven thoughtful meditations on Mary's life, including:

  • The Immaculate Conception as a model of true freedom
  • The Annunciation as the wisdom to trust God
  • The Visitation as a source of enduring hope
  • The Incarnation as the revolution of tenderness that changes everything
  • The Seven Sorrows of Mary, showing us how she walks with us in suffering
  • Mary's motherhood of the Church, calling us to deeper discipleship
  • The Assumption as a glimpse of our own future victory in Christ
  • These meditations help us to walk with Mary, aligning our lives with hers and discovering renewed hope in Christ and in his Church. Through O'Malley's guidance, readers will see how Mary's life offers a sure path for navigating times of uncertainty, suffering, and our world's profound need for spiritual renewal.

    Holy Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!

    This book is part of the Engaging Catholicism series from the McGrath Institute for Church Life.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781646803972
    Publication Date: 
    2025-03-28
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    Flame of Love

    Flame of Love
    $8.95

    The devotion of the Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary was given to the Church for the specific purpose of blinding Satan so that he loses his influence over our families, our communities-over all people.


    The movement began with the heart of the poor and humble Hungarian mystic and Third-Order Carmelite, Elizabeth Kindelmann (1913-1985), when she heard the voices of Jesus and Mary through interior locutions between the years 1961 and 1983. The result is this Spiritual Diary, written at the request of Our Lord Jesus, which has received the Imprimatur of the Church and gifted the world untold blessings for our critical times.


    Jesus said to Kindelmann, "My Mother is Noah's Ark," and Mary told her, "I assure you, my little one, that I have never before given into your hands such a powerful force of grace, the burning flame of the love of my heart. Ever since the Word became Flesh, I have not undertaken a greater movement than the Flame of Love of my heart who rushes to you. Until now, nothing could blind Satan as much. And it is up to you not to reject it, for this rejection would simply spell disaster."


    The Flame of Love movement is an official Church association of the faithful, enjoying the heartfelt approval of His Eminence Cardinal Péter Erdö, Primate of Hungary, Archbishop of Eszertom-Budapest, and the approval of various bishops in whose dioceses it flourishes, as well as a 2013 apostolic blessing from Pope Francis.


    God is seeking to build up a holy army of souls in order help us to fight the battle ahead that leads to sure victory for those firm in faith. In this remarkable Spiritual Diary, you follow the life and divine conversations of one of the greatest mystics of the 20th century, learn of the prayers and weekly prayer schedule that effectively blind Satan, and of the divine promises Our Lord wishes to give to us through the intercession of His Mother's Immaculate Heart.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781947701106
    Publication Date: 
    2020-07-07
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    For the Love of Mary

    For the Love of Mary
    $22.95

    For the Love of Mary takes the reader on a spiritual journey of tender love that begins with the questions, "How do I fall in love with Mary, the mother of Jesus and my spiritual mother? How do I cultivate a deeper, more intimate and meaningful relationship with her, inviting her into my spiritual life?" Fr. Daniel-Maria Klimek, T.O.R., presents a path of deep spiritual intimacy with Mother Mary that includes practicing the "presence of Mary" in one's life, consoling her Immaculate Heart through a spirituality of reparation, hearing her voice through her apparitions, and delving into a greater understanding of her sufferings as Mother of Sorrows. For the Love of Mary considers Our Lady's important identity and role in matters that are seldom mentioned in books about her but are of the utmost importance, such as her role in spiritual warfare and the ministry of exorcism, as well as her role in the renewal of the priesthood in a time when the Church faces so much scandal and confusion. She is the Morning Star that guides the struggling Church—and each one of her children—in the midst of surrounding storms to a purer path.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781645852421
    Publication Date: 
    2023-03-17
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    Fruit of Her Womb: 33-Day Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus

    Fruit of Her Womb: 33-Day Preparation for Total Consecration to Jesus
    Hicks Osb, Boniface
    $18.95

    St. Louis de Montfort inspired a spiritual revolution in teaching us about Marian consecration and giving us a thirty-three-day plan to prepare our souls for that big step in our relationship with Jesus. In these pages, Fr. Boniface Hicks guides you through this "retreat" to help you gain a deeper trust in and childlike dependence on our loving God.

    "What this consecration teaches us is that we have a sweet, loving, perfect Mother who actually wants to live in this intense relationship with us," Fr. Boniface reflects. "And so, if we accept Mary's invitation to this relationship, we will find all the healing and happiness we have always longed for."

    You'll spend the first twelve days emptying yourself of the spirit of the world, followed by a week focused on self-knowledge. You'll then spend a week dedicated to knowledge of Mary before concluding the final week, centered on knowledge of Jesus.

    Only ten minutes per day will produce spiritual renewal and wholehearted trust in Jesus through Mary. These short, personal chapters will show you how to:

  • Allow the Blessed Mother to cherish you as a baby in her womb and rejoice in your dignity as a child of God
  • Grow in patience, humility, and love (Our Lady makes it simple!)
  • Deepen your faith and live out your baptismal call to holiness
  • Close "escape routes" in your relationship with God and live in the freedom of total surrender
  • Take refuge and receive consolation in Mary's protective care
  • Realize that sufferings and difficulty point to the hope and final victory that await you
  • Fr. Boniface provides practical tips on opening your heart to God's grace and profoundly beautiful reflections that will lead your soul to intimate union with our Lord through our Lady. Each daily meditation includes a Scripture passage, related quotes from popes and saints, questions to guide you on your journey, and traditional prayers to prepare for Marian consecration.

    This book affirms what St. Louis teaches us: that Mary's womb is the best place to be formed perfectly into saints and into Christ Himself. By contemplating Jesus through Mary, the first tabernacle of the Lord, your love of the Holy Eucharist will become more fervent, and your heart will be inflamed as you pray the Rosary and reflect on the mysteries of her Son.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781644138403
    Publication Date: 
    2023-06-20
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    Full of Grace Medjugorje

    Full of Grace Medjugorje
    Watkins, Christine
    $16.95
    In this work, Watkins tells her own dramatic story of miraculous healing and conversion to Catholicism, along with the stories of five others, including a homeless drug addict, a stripper, and a modern-day hero.
    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781594712265
    Publication Date: 
    2010-02-01
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    Garabandal -- the Warning and the Great Miracle

    Garabandal -- the Warning and the Great Miracle
    Flynn, Ted
    $25.95

    Garabandal is a book about the great HOPE coming to humanity in the not to distant future.

    Although no date is precisely mentioned, events are much closer as we look at the state of the world, and the moral slide of humanity. The Warning, the Great Miracle, and the Permanent Sign are like three acts all in the same play that will all happen in no more than one year once the Warning happens. It is the ultimate act of Mercy and Grace for humanity.


    For those who follow Garabandal, it is obvious the prophecies that were given to four young girls in northern Spain from 1961-65, are events the world has never seen before. The Warning is where everyone in the world at the same time will have an "illumination of conscience" where they will see the state of their soul where they will see the state of their soul where God would judge them at their death. After that will appear a Great Miracle at the nine pines of Garabandal. These events have never been seen in the world before, and will not be explained by science. It is an enjoyable read from start to finish where the reader will feel genuine hope when they finish the book. No prophecies have even been given like these in Church history. God is in control.

    Read and learn about:

  • What was said by the Blessed Mother when she appeared from 1961-1965 to four young visionaries in a small village by the name of Garabandal, in northern Spain.
  • What are the supernatural elements of the Warning, the Great Miracle, and the Permanent Sign? How close are we to these events now?
  • During the WARNING, or judgment in miniature, illumination of conscience, or a life review, we will see our life as a slow-motion picture in the light of Divine Truth as God would judge us at death.
  • Within one year of the Warning, will be the Great Miracle. These events have never been witnessed in the history of the world. What details has Heaven revealed about the Great Miracle?
  • It has been said the Miracle will be much greater than the miracle at Fatima.
  • All who journey to Garabandal for the Great Miracle, have been promised to be healed. Russia will convert after the Miracle, and Our Lady said, "All will love Our Hearts."
  • What is the prophecy of, "It begins with an "A?" What were the Nights of Screams? What did Saint Padre Pio, and Saint Mother Teresa say about Garabandal?
  • The enemies Heaven is fighting are identified. The reasons for WHY the Miracle at Garabandal, and why is it NOW at this point in history?
  • What was said about schism in the Church? A pope going to Moscow, and then hostilities breaking out in Europe, and priests in hiding. The prophecy of the number of popes, and then the "end of times."
  • Is Communism coming back to the world on a broader scale? Why Russia again is central as it was at Fatima. What has the Church said over the last 60 years? What many notable people have said about Garabandal. What exactly did Conchita say about a Third World War?
  • The events will change civilization as we know it. There have never been promises like Heaven has made at Garabandal.

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    9780966805680
    Publication Date: 
    2024-01-08
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    Glories of Mary

    Glories of Mary
    Liguori, Saint Alphonsus
    $16.00

    The Glories of Mary 978-0-89942-360-9
    The Glories of Mary from Catholic Book Publishing is an edition of St. Alphonsus Liguori\'s masterpiece about Mary, Blessed Mother of Jesus and Our Blessed Mother. This book, adapted by Rev. John Duffy, C.Ss.R., is a very accessible version of St. Alphonsus\'s classic work about the privileges and intercessory power of Mary which has been translated into many languages.
    This illustrated edition of The Glories of Mary, in easy-to-read large type, has a pleasing blue cloth cover and will make a cherished gift or personal resource. Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is honored in Catholic tradition for her unique role in salvation history. As the Mother of God (Theotokos), she holds a special place of veneration, reflecting God's grace and the perfect model of discipleship. Her glories are celebrated through her virtues, her role as an intercessor, and her exaltation in Heaven.
    One of Mary's greatest glories is her Immaculate Conception--being conceived without original sin--allowing her to be a pure vessel for Christ. Her perpetual virginity signifies her complete devotion to God, and her Assumption into Heaven reflects her unique participation in Christ's victory over sin and death.
    Among the features of The Glories of Mary are:

  • Sturdy hardback cover
  • Size 4-3/8" x 6-3/4"
  • Durably sewn binding
  • High-quality paper
  • Readable type
  • Informative Wisdom from the Scriptures and from Rev. Lovasik
  • Conveniently sized to accommodate nightstand or purse
  • 248 pages
  • Nihil Obstat
  • Imprimatur
  • Visit our website for more spiritual resources and Bibles www.catholicbookpublishing.com
    Benefits of a compact book

  • Portability - A small, compact book is easy to carry, making it convenient for travel, commuting, or reading on the go.
  • Accessibility - Its size allows for quick reference, whether for study, prayer, or casual reading, without the bulk of a larger volume.
  • Discreetness - A compact book can be read in public or private without drawing much attention, making it ideal for personal reflection or study.
  • Durability - Smaller books often have sturdier bindings and covers, allowing them to withstand frequent handling and travel.
  • Efficiency - Concise and well-organized content ensures that the reader gets essential information without unnecessary bulk, making learning or devotion more focused and effective.
  • Mary's role as intercessor is another of her glories. Catholics believe she prays for humanity, bringing their petitions before her Son. This is why she is invoked under titles such as Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Queen of Heaven, and Mother of Mercy. Devotions like the Rosary highlight her intercession and presence in the lives of the faithful.
    Her appearances in Marian apparitions, such as at Lourdes and Fatima, reaffirm her ongoing care for the Church. As the most exalted of saints, Mary's glories point always to Christ, encouraging believers to follow her example of faith, humility, and love.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9781947070707
    Publication Date: 
    2020-08-01
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    Glories of Mary

    Glories of Mary
    Liguori, Saint Alphonsus
    $11.00

    The Glories of Mary 978-0-89942-360-9
    The Glories of Mary from Catholic Book Publishing is an edition of St. Alphonsus Liguori\'s masterpiece about Mary, Blessed Mother of Jesus and Our Blessed Mother. This book, adapted by Rev. John Duffy, C.Ss.R., is a very accessible version of St. Alphonsus\'s classic work about the privileges and intercessory power of Mary which has been translated into many languages.
    This illustrated edition of The Glories of Mary, in easy-to-read large type, has a pleasing blue cloth cover and will make a cherished gift or personal resource. Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is honored in Catholic tradition for her unique role in salvation history. As the Mother of God (Theotokos), she holds a special place of veneration, reflecting God's grace and the perfect model of discipleship. Her glories are celebrated through her virtues, her role as an intercessor, and her exaltation in Heaven.
    One of Mary's greatest glories is her Immaculate Conception--being conceived without original sin--allowing her to be a pure vessel for Christ. Her perpetual virginity signifies her complete devotion to God, and her Assumption into Heaven reflects her unique participation in Christ's victory over sin and death.
    Among the features of The Glories of Mary are:

  • Sturdy hardback cover
  • Size 4-3/8" x 6-3/4"
  • Durably sewn binding
  • High-quality paper
  • Readable type
  • Informative Wisdom from the Scriptures and from Rev. Lovasik
  • Conveniently sized to accommodate nightstand or purse
  • 248 pages
  • Nihil Obstat
  • Imprimatur
  • Visit our website for more spiritual resources and Bibles www.catholicbookpublishing.com
    Benefits of a compact book
  • Portability - A small, compact book is easy to carry, making it convenient for travel, commuting, or reading on the go.
  • Accessibility - Its size allows for quick reference, whether for study, prayer, or casual reading, without the bulk of a larger volume.
  • Discreetness - A compact book can be read in public or private without drawing much attention, making it ideal for personal reflection or study.
  • Durability - Smaller books often have sturdier bindings and covers, allowing them to withstand frequent handling and travel.
  • Efficiency - Concise and well-organized content ensures that the reader gets essential information without unnecessary bulk, making learning or devotion more focused and effective.
  • Mary's role as intercessor is another of her glories. Catholics believe she prays for humanity, bringing their petitions before her Son. This is why she is invoked under titles such as Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Queen of Heaven, and Mother of Mercy. Devotions like the Rosary highlight her intercession and presence in the lives of the faithful.
    Her appearances in Marian apparitions, such as at Lourdes and Fatima, reaffirm her ongoing care for the Church. As the most exalted of saints, Mary's glories point always to Christ, encouraging believers to follow her example of faith, humility, and love.

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9780899423609
    Publication Date: 
    1981-01-01
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    Glories of Mary

    Glories of Mary
    Liguori, Alphonsus
    $24.99
    The Glories of Mary, widely regarded as Saint Alphonsus Liguori's finest masterpiece, has for two and a half centuries stood as one of the Catholic Church's greatest expressions of devotion to the Blessed Virgin. Written as a defense of Our Lady at a time when Jansenistic writers were ridiculing Marian devotion, this classic work combines numerous citations from the Fathers and Doctors of the Church with Saint Alphonsus' intense personal piety to produce a timeless treasury of teachings, prayers, and practices.

    Paperback

    ISBN/SKU: 
    9780764806643
    Publication Date: 
    2000-09-18
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