A Little Book on the Blessed Virgin Mary

Watching Jesus grow daily in wisdom and grace, the Blessed Virgin Mary pondered in her heart the secrets of her divine Son. Because Our Lady watched Christ grow each and every day, she created the most valuable manual of Christian perfection that can be had: her own heart. When from the Cross Jesus said, "Behold your mother," He invited us to read that manual -- the book of the heart of Mary -- wherein are found the secrets of the King. Unfortunately, few of Mary's words have come down to us, so we must read her heart as she read the heart of Jesus. We must ponder not only her words, but also the events of her life -- her attitudes, her actions, and even her silence. By imitating Our Lady, our lives -- like hers -- may also come to be full of grace. In The Little Book of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr. Raoul Plus helps us do just that, opening for us the book of the heart of Mary in the simplest yet most vivid ways. In pages filled with great devotion and penetrating wisdom, he moves us past modern misunderstandings and cliches about Mary into an encounter with the woman who was so remarkable that God Himself made her His spouse! The Little Book of the Blessed Virgin Mary will awaken in you the thoughts and emotions that lead to deeper union with Mary and with her beloved son, Jesus. The Little Book of the Blessed Virgin Mary  by Fr. Raoul Plus, S.J. 128 pgs pbk $14.95 For a limited time, you can order The Little Book of the Blessed Virgin Mary along with The Rosary of Our Lady and receive 25% off the set of both books (details below). Mother Teresa of Calcutta said of The Rosary of Our Lady: "Let us thank God for this book. It will help many to draw closer to Jesus through Mary."   Written by the great German priest Romano Guardini, these pages will help you pray the Rosary with new understanding and fervor. You will get wise advice on practical questions, including how much of the Rosary you should pray each day, and how to pray it even in times of exhaustion and stress. You'll come to see why the Rosary -- when prayed properly -- is just the kind of prayer that Jesus desires. Soon you'll be able to take your daily concerns to the Rosary -- and leave them there! In these pages, you'll also discover: * Why learning to love Mary is one of the best ways to grow in love for Jesus   * Praying the Rosary: are you sure you know how  - as it was meant to be prayed?   * The mysteries of the Rosary: the meaning and spiritual importance of each.   * Plus: dozens of other ways to enrich your Rosary and bring you closer to Jesus and Mary!   Save 25% when you order the set! Click here to order BOTH books and enter code HLMary25 at checkout.   (*Shipping not included. Not eligible for any other discount. Offer ends 6/20/12.) ____________   Fine Catholic Books  from SOPHIA INSTITUTE PRESS    1-800-888-9344 We always welcome contributions to our non-profit apostolate. If you would prefer not to use the PayPal button below, you can add a contribution  directly to your shopping cart at our on-line store.    Sophia Institute Press is the publishing division of