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Manual for Marian Devotion
In the school of Mary, says St. John Paul II, we are "led to contemplate the beauty on the face of Christ and to experience the depths of his love." Mary--refuge of sinners, help of the sick, cause of our joy--is the model for all believers. The Manual for Marian Devotion will deepen your relationship with Mary and, in doing so, draw you closer to her Son. Part One, “Preparing for Marian Devotion,” answers the following • What is Mary's place in God's plan? Why is she so important? • What has the Church taught about Mary? • How has Marian devotion changed history? • How should I cultivate devotion to Mary? Part Two, “Aids for Marian Devotion,” provides these essential • inspiration for Marian devotion from the Scriptures and the saints • excerpts from Church documents addressing Mary's role • accounts of Marian miracles and messages through the ages • Marian prayers and hymns from the Church's rich liturgical and devotional patrimony • Marian poetry The Manual for Marian Devotion is designed to be small enough to travel with you use it to nourish your love of Mary with the Scriptures and stories of the saints, and turn to its prayers throughout the day.
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 19, 2016
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February 6, 2017
Manual for Marian Devotion is the third book in a line of spiritual manuals published by TAN Books. The first two being Manual for Spiritual Warfare and Manual for Eucharistic Adoration. The book begins with a "How to use this Manual" section, which explains that this book is to be used "to provide Catholics with a basic framework for understanding the Church's veneration of Mary and fostering it in their own devotional lives." The reader is then encouraged to carry this book everywhere and make use of it especially during Holy Hours and other devotional times. The book is then divided into two parts - Preparing for Marian Devotion and Aids for Marian Devotion.
In Preparing for Marian Devotion, the book walks us through Mary in Scripture (both Old and New Testament), doctrines on Mary, and Marian apparitions. The second section provides us with prayers, hymns, writings of the saints, and miracles performed through Mary's intercession. These sources are both from Eastern and Western saints, which I always appreciate because it seems the Eastern saints can be forgotten and overlooked in Roman Catholicism. The part I enjoyed the most was the legends associated with Mary. Unfortunately, there weren't many of those. However, they did include an apocryphal work (The Protoevangelion) as one of their sources as well, so that was a welcome surprise.
Overall, I found this to be a very enriching and enlightening book. As a convert to Catholicism, this book would have been very helpful earlier in my conversion when I was still new to the faith. It's not that I doubted Mary or didn't appreciate her, it's just that I didn't understand her as much as I would have liked, nor loved her as deeply as I should have. In addition to the beauty within this book, the presentation format is top notch with a blue UltraSoft leather binding. I highly recommend this as a gift for Confirmation, conversion, or graduation.
This book was provided to me for free by TAN Books in exchange for an honest review.
In Preparing for Marian Devotion, the book walks us through Mary in Scripture (both Old and New Testament), doctrines on Mary, and Marian apparitions. The second section provides us with prayers, hymns, writings of the saints, and miracles performed through Mary's intercession. These sources are both from Eastern and Western saints, which I always appreciate because it seems the Eastern saints can be forgotten and overlooked in Roman Catholicism. The part I enjoyed the most was the legends associated with Mary. Unfortunately, there weren't many of those. However, they did include an apocryphal work (The Protoevangelion) as one of their sources as well, so that was a welcome surprise.
Overall, I found this to be a very enriching and enlightening book. As a convert to Catholicism, this book would have been very helpful earlier in my conversion when I was still new to the faith. It's not that I doubted Mary or didn't appreciate her, it's just that I didn't understand her as much as I would have liked, nor loved her as deeply as I should have. In addition to the beauty within this book, the presentation format is top notch with a blue UltraSoft leather binding. I highly recommend this as a gift for Confirmation, conversion, or graduation.
This book was provided to me for free by TAN Books in exchange for an honest review.
August 10, 2022
Wonderful!
A beautiful book on Marian devotion including writings from the Church Fathers, Church documents, Saints etc. It should be read slowly and devoutly. There is a lot of tex to "chew" here. I recommend this book to all the faithful who want to deepen their love to the Blessed Mother even more, and want to learn more about her and her life. Glory to God in all things!
A beautiful book on Marian devotion including writings from the Church Fathers, Church documents, Saints etc. It should be read slowly and devoutly. There is a lot of tex to "chew" here. I recommend this book to all the faithful who want to deepen their love to the Blessed Mother even more, and want to learn more about her and her life. Glory to God in all things!
June 14, 2020
A comprehensive book on marian devotion, church teachings on Mary, Blessed Mary in scripture, marian prayers, and marian miracles. Well thought out and easy to read. This book is exactly what I was looking for on the Catholic teachings of our blessed mother Mary. I find myself returning to this book again and again for knowledge, comfort, and prayer. I've enjoyed this book so much that I have bought and gifted this treasure of a book to friends. I would highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to get closer to Mary.
August 24, 2018
A beautiful book with everything you need to know and love Mary better.
August 19, 2019
This is a book I'll keep on my shelf to read anytime. I will go back and read over and over. I love it.
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