Over the past century or so, we have become accustomed to biographies of Our Lady which approximate, as much as possible, the hagiographical bias of our times: to stress what Mary has in common with the ordinary person rather than what makes her unique as a person: her all-holiness, her all-blessedness. This is exactly the point of reference for the ancient biographies of Mary: to illustrate her virtues above all. When we imitate Mary’s virtues, we become holy like her.
You will learn from the book:
- The virtues of Mary in her relationship to God: faith, hope, charity, conformity to God’s will, prayer and zeal.
- Mary’s virtues in relationship to her neighbor: humility, love for the Church, compassion, etc.
- Her virtues in relationship to herself: justice, simplicity, prudence, poverty, etc.
The book is good for...
- Spiritual and faith formation of prayer groups
- Practical instruction on Mary in parishes
- Spiritual reading for novenas and feasts
- Personal growth in holiness in imitation of Mary
Paperback. 157 pages.