Download or read book Mary Help in Hard Times written by Marianne Lorraine and published by Pauline Books and Media. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussing four of the Blessed Virgin’s roles, Mary: Help in Hard Times is a combination of history, stories, and prayers in an approachable, practical size. Divided into three distinct sections, the book’s first segment discusses four key moments of Mary’s life. The second section contains personal stories of Mary’s intercession, and the book closes with various Marian devotions and prayers. An added feature is the reflection questions after each section. Bringing strength to those who feel overwhelmed, Mary: Help in Hard Times is a hope-filled companion for everyone.
Download or read book Grace in Tension written by Claire McGarry and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all face stress and tension in our daily lives. We might even wonder why our God of abundant goodness doesn’t remove the everyday struggles we face. Jesus’ interactions with Martha and Mary in the Gospel provide us the key to understanding how God shows us his love by allowing tensions in our lives. As we follow the sisters’ transformative journeys through their own struggles, reflecting on what transpires between Scripture verses, we see their initial tension become the catalyst that drives both Mary and Martha to the feet of Jesus — the place where all discover peace. Grace in Tension explores the areas where stress arises in our own lives. Each chapter ends with a thought-provoking prayer to inspire us to go to God with our problems, followed by questions for reflection to help us see all the ways he’s working for our good. God doesn’t create any of it, but he does show up amid life’s difficulties, ready to lead us through. No matter how big or small our struggle, when we seek him out, he reveals what we need to do to resolve our tension, transforming it into grace. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Claire McGarry is the founder of MOSAIC of Faith, a ministry for mothers of infants to school-aged children to explore their faith through motherhood. She contributes regularly to CatholicMom.com and blogs at ShiftingMyPerspective.com. She is the author of Lenten devotional With Our Savior, and her work has appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Keys for Kids, These Days, and Focus on the Family magazine. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband and three children.
Download or read book Everything written by Mary E. DeMuth and published by Thomas Nelson Inc. This book was released on 2012 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I don't write this book as a condemnation or as a sermon. The last thing I want to do is provide a 'how to be the best Christian in ten easy steps' guide. I pen these words as a fellow struggler who is learning that what we think about God matters, how we allow Him to reign in our hearts matters, and how we obey Him in the moment matters. It all matters. Everything." Author and speaker Mary DeMuth has been abused, foreclosed, abandoned, and betrayed. She has been pressed and drained till it was too much . . . But it was just enough to bring her to a place of surrender, piece by precious piece. In that surrender, she found the freedom of giving everything to God. And through Scripture, community, and the work of the Holy Spirit, she gives it all over again, every day. In this gentle and challenging book, DeMuth describes the process and the nuances that shape us to be more like Christ. Her words are clear, vulnerable, and thought provoking, and every chapter is infused with Scripture. Most of all, DeMuth provides personal and practical evidence that there is no greater pursuit than Christ. We must surrender everything, but it does not compare to the Everything He is, the Everything He gives.
Download or read book Mary s Way written by Judy Landrieu Klein and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you walk with your children during times of struggle and crisis? Do you feel as if nothing you do will be enough? In Mary's Way, a heartfelt book for moms who struggle to guide children through the various stages of their lives, Catholic speaker and teacher Judy Landrieu Klein shows how her own crisis of faith helped her release her children to the care of the Blessed Mother. In doing so, Klein shows you how to find the love, joy, and peace of Our Lord as you surrender your will to him. Judy Landrieu Klein struggled with her faith as she lived through her son’s near-fatal addiction to drugs and her daughter’s painful anxiety. She discovered she couldn’t handle the relentless pressure of life not measuring up to her expectations and it was eating away at her family. Klein considered Mary’s reaction to the events in the life of Jesus. She meditated on Mary’s fiat and her prayer of total surrender to God’s will and saw how this act of obedience carried on throughout Mary’s life as she witnessed the life of her son. As Klein focused on her devotion to the Blessed Mother, her life and faith were transformed. In Mary’s Way, Klein reflects on the Annunciation and describes her own to struggle to embrace the will of God by surrendering control of her family planning. She meditates on Mary’s powerlessness during the Crucifixion, finding a place of calming surrender during her own son’s escalating battle with addiction. Klein shows how you can become a more powerful intercessor for yourself and your children. When you finish reading this book, you’ll find yourself turning to Mary and surrendering yourself and your children more fully to God.
Download or read book 33 Days to Morning Glory written by Michael E. Gaitley, MIC and published by Marian Press - Association of Marian Helpers . This book was released on 2011-12-08 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now an ebook! With over 200,000 books in print, 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC is now available as an ebook through Marian Press. Embark on an extraordinary journey to Marian consecration on your e-reader. 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, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Blessed Pope John Paul II. Father 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.
Download or read book Mary the Help of Christians written by Bonaventure Hammer and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Mary, the Help of Christians by Bonaventure Hammer
Download or read book Lenten Journey with Mother Mary written by Edward Looney and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary invites you to walk with the world's singular model of faith and purity — the Virgin Mary herself — each day of your Lenten spiritual pilgrimage to Easter. Here the enlightened Fr. Edward Looney presents Mary's messages one by one, dedicating each week of Lent to an overarching theme from her apparitions and drawing from each a vibrant new spiritual lesson for your life. With the help of Our Lady and Fr. Looney, you'll discover how to make your examinations of conscience more fruitful; you'll learn powerful new methods of prayer; and you'll gain an unwavering trust in Our Lord's love and mercy. As you struggle to pray during times of fasting, a new peace will envelop you as you grow in confidence that the Mother of God is praying for you. You'll also learn: The keys to praying silently so you can hear God's voice The three ways Mary works to convert sinners How specifically to pray for the
Download or read book Walking with Mary written by Edward Sri and published by Image. This book was released on 2013-09-10 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mary appears only a few times in the Bible, but those few passages come at crucial moments. Catholics believe that Mary is the ever-virgin Mother of God, the Queen of Heaven and Earth. But she also was a human being--a woman who made a journey of faith through various trials and uncertainties and endured her share of suffering. Even with her unique graces and vocation, Mary remains a woman we can relate to and from whom we have much to learn. In Walking with Mary, Edward Sri looks at the crucial passages in the Bible concerning Mary and offers insight about the Blessed Mother's faith and devotion that we can apply in our daily lives. We follow her step-by-step through the New Testament account of her life, reflecting on what the Scriptures tell us about how she responded to the dramatic events unfolding around her. “This book is the fruit of my personal journey of studying Mary through the Scriptures, from her initial calling in Nazareth to her painful experience at the cross,” writes Edward Sri “It is intended to be a highly readable, accessible work that draws on wisdom from the Catholic tradition, recent popes, and biblical scholars of a variety of perspectives and traditions. With the riches of these insights, we will ponder what her journey of faith may have been like in order to draw out spiritual lessons for our own walk with God.” He add, “It is my hope, therefore, that whether you are of a Catholic, Protestant, or other faith background, this book may help you to know, understand, and love Mary more, and that it may inspire you to walk in her footsteps as a faithful disciple of the Lord in your own pilgrimage of faith.”
Download or read book Mary s Mantle Consecration written by Christine Watkins and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a Marian Consecration that people don't want to see end. Healing miracles, reunited families, and Catholic conversions have occurred because of the graces that flow from this self-guided retreat. Mary's Mantle Consecration: A Spiritual Retreat for Heaven's Help, endorsed by Bishop Myron J. Cotta, offers an outpouring of grace upon your life and your loved ones. St. Pope John Paul II said that his consecration to Mary was "a decisive turning point in my life." It can be the same for you. Mary's Mantle Consecration comes to us in tumultuous times. Today it is important that we consecrate ourselves to the Mother of God, entrusting our lives to her protection, guidance, and care, inviting her to conform us to the likeness of her Son. There is so much need and brokenness in the world, in the Church, in our families, and in our hearts. By preparing for consecration through the power of the Rosary, a little fasting, and a two-minute daily reading of a beautiful meditation on a virtue or gift of the Holy Spirit (people's favorite part), we can expect heaven's help. This self-guided retreat for consecration is perfect for individuals, couples, families, groups and parishes. It comes with an additional opportunity to dive even deeper into God through a companion workbook with quotes from saints, passages of Scripture, and insightful questions for reflection, called Mary's Mantle Consecration Prayer Journal.
Download or read book A Rosary Litany written by Fr. Edward Looney and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2018-09-05 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the wonder of the mysteries like never before with A Rosary Litany. Simple phrases within each Hail Mary describe Jesus — Jesus, announced by the angel Gabriel Jesus, born for us in Bethlehem Jesus, risen from the dead And his mother — Mother of God, standing at the foot of the Cross Mother of God, who held the child Jesus Mother of God, who kept these things in her heart The suggested invocations can be used privately or in public recitation of the Rosary. Through this little book you will discover a new richness in the Rosary and grow closer to Christ through Mary. “Read this book and use it in your daily prayer and discover the power and love of our Blessed Mother. I highly recommend it!” — Fr. Larry Richards, The Reason for Our Hope Foundation
Download or read book Christ Through Mary written by Janice T. Connell and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Oh Most Holy Spirit, flowing forth from God the Father and God the Son, guard us and guide us in all our ways . . . DURING DIFFICULT TIMES that challenge the very depths of human faith, and even in good times, our relationship with the Lord may become what the experts call a "dark night of the soul." Though faith assures us He is with us, Jesus Christ is sometimes so silent, so unreachable, that He may as well not be there. When prayer seems to go into an empty box, there are no consolations anywhere. At such times, lonely, naked faith holds our interior life together. In those dark, difficult, desperate moments, severely tested believers need to find the Lord Jesus Christ and have a word with Him. His mother, Mary, is an amazing resource at such times. Mother Mary knows how to lovingly help each of us respond courageously to God's sometimes terrifying grace. "Jesus Christ is now and always will be Mary's child. So am I. You are too. We can turn to Mary and obtain her help. She teaches us to find God and know Him more intimately. Mary gently (and effectively) guides us closer to God. This book, Christ Through Mary, will help you find and climb the mountain of peace." R.J. FARICY, S.J., Professor Emeritus: Gregorian University
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Download or read book Songs in Ordinary Time written by Mary McGarry Morris and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1996-08-01 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the summer of 1960 in Atkinson, Vermont. Maria Fermoyle is a strong but vulnerable divorced woman whose loneliness and ambition for her children make her easy prey for dangerous con man Omar Duvall. Marie's children are Alice, seventeen—involved with a young priest; Norm, sixteen—hotheaded and idealistic; and Benny, twelve—isolated and misunderstood, and so desperate for his mother's happiness that he hides the deadly truth he knows about Duvall. We also meet Sam Fermoyle, the children's alcoholic father; Sam's brother-in-law, who makes anonymous "love" calls from the bathroom of his failing appliance store; and the Klubock family, who—in contrast to the Fermoyles—live an orderly life in the house next door. Songs in Ordinary Time is a masterful epic of the everyday, illuminating the kaleidoscope of lives that tell the compelling story of this unforgettably family.
Download or read book 33 Days to Merciful Love written by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC and published by Marian Press. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 33 Days to Merciful Love is the stirring sequel to the international sensation, 33 Days to Morning Glory. Using the same 33-day preparation format, 33 Days to Merciful Love journeys with one of the most beloved saints of modern times, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and concludes with a consecration to Divine Mercy. So whether you want to deepen your love of Divine Mercy or have a devotion to St. Thérèse, 33 Days to Merciful Love is the book for you.
Download or read book Total Consecration to Jesus Thru Mary written by LOUIS. DE MONTFORT and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Following Mary to Jesus written by Andrew Apostoli CFR and published by The Word Among Us Press. This book was released on 2009-01-15 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his trademark warm and friendly style, popular speaker and author Fr. Andrew Apostoli shows us the important roles that Mary plays in the lives of Christian disciples. Fr. Apostoli focuses on three specific ways Mary leads us to Jesus—as mother, teacher, and advocate: --In her motherly role, she gave life to Jesus and gives life to us, her spiritual children. --In her teaching role, she shows us how to trust in God’s providential working in our own lives, just as she trusted in God when she completely abandoned herself to his will in her own life. --In her role as advocate, she has compassion on all her children as she intercedes for us. Apostoli uses numerous anecdotes and stories to engage his readers as he helps Catholics gain a deeper appreciation of Mary’s active and loving presence in their lives.
Download or read book Mary s Answer for Our Troubled Times written by Gerald Vann and published by Sophia Inst Press. This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long ago, hidden in the dusty villages of ancient Palestine, one woman discovered the secrets of how to bear the horrors that war and terrorism visit even on the innocent. That woman was the Virgin Mary.Many centuries after Mary completed her earthly life -- and as the Nazis rained terror and death onto wartime London -- Fr. Gerald Vann realized our Lady's secrets anew. Shortly after the war, he gathered them into this wise and insightful book.Here, then, are those secrets. Above all, here is the secret of how to endure even the heaviest crosses with firm faith in the God who conquers all evil.
