A Sourcebook About Mary - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1568543859 ISBN 13: 9781568543857

Publisher: Liturgy Training Pubns, 2002

This sourcebook brings together a great range of texts that offer a glimpse into the vast tradition about Mary, the woman of Nazareth, the mother of God, the friend of sinners, the protector of the weak, the defender of the poor, the comforter of the sick and dying. Each section of the book begins with a phrase from the Hail Mary that is answered by a section from he Magnificat; each section ends with invocation for the Litany of Loretto. In between are selections for scripture, hymnody, poetry and prose, both ancient and modern, that offer insight into Mary's discipleship and into the ways that we can emulate her steadfast faith.

Use this book in a variety of ways:
� As a way to begin or end each day with payer of meditation
� As a way to reflect on Mary as a model for Christian life
� As a preparation for preaching on Marian feasts, on discipleship and during Advent

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From the Publisher:

The Sourceook series of anthologies gathers prose and poetry, hymns and prayers from various times and traditions, all centered on a particular theme, from the season of the church year to the foundational moments in the life of a Christian.

Review:

I liked the marian poetry of W.H.Auden and Jessica Powers. -- Spitituality, Volume 9, May/June 2003 - Bede McGregor OP

This collection provides a sample of the beauty of our Catholic tradition and encouragement to live as Mary did. -- Buena Vista, March/April 2003, pg 3, J. Robert Baker & Barbara Budde (eds)

Using the Phrases of the Hail Mary, it offers reflections, biblical texts and prayers from many traditions through the centuries. -- New Liturgy, No 117, Spring 2003, pg. 27

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