Year with Mary

Ph.D. Paul Thigpen

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"Of Mary, there is never enough!" Books about the Blessed Virgin abound, yet the words of St. Bernard of Clairvaux still ring true: "Of Mary, there is never enough!" She is a mystery that faithful Christians seek to understand more fully, an ocean "full of grace" still awaiting deeper exploration. InA Year with Mary: Daily Meditations on the Mother of God, best-selling Catholic author Paul Thigpen sets sail on that ocean, using as his map the profound insights of saints and other spiritual writers. These 365 reflections, drawn from their writings, reveal Mary's role in God's plan, the virtues she so perfectly models, and the rich benefits of Marian devotion. Premium Ultrasoft with two-tone sewn binding, ribbon marker and gold edges.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie
• Catholic Church

Informations

• Publié par: St. Benedict Press LLC
• Date de parution: 05 mai 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781618907172
• Langue: English

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A Y EAR WITH MARY
A Y EAR WITH MARY
DAILY MEDITATIONS ON THE MOTHER OF GOD
PAUL THIGPEN

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
AUTHOR’S DEDICATION
For Leisa
Wife, mother, grandmother, and Proverbs 31 woman par excellence
PUBLISHER’S DEDICATION
For Jackie Gallagher
A true daughter of Mary, without whose exemplary devotion to faith and family Saint Benedict Press simply would not exist
Unless otherwise noted, or in texts quoted from other sources, all Scripture quotations are from the Revised Standard Version of the Bible — Second Catholic Edition (Ignatius Edition). Copyright © 2006 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
In some cases the writer’s argument depends on a significantly different translation, such as the Septuagint or Vulgate. In these cases, that translation has been retained.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
2015
Contents
Introduction
How to Use this Book
A Note on the Texts
The Daily Readings
D AY 1: Of Mary, there is never enough!
D AY 2: Mary takes us to Jesus
D AY 3: Prayer to Mary is good and right
D AY 4: Mary’s hymn of praise to God
D AY 5: “All generations will call me blessed!”
D AY 6: Mary foreshadowed by Noah’s dove and the rainbow
D AY 7: Mary is more spacious than Noah’s ark
D AY 8: The Old Testament foreshadowed Mary
D AY 9: Rebecca is an image of Mary
D AY 10: Mary: the vine, the cedar, the Ark
D AY 11: Mary, the Ark of God
D AY 12: Mary, the root preserved from sin
D AY 13: Mary: pillar of fire, pillar of cloud
D AY 14: Mary was the perfection God originally intended
D AY 15: The world’s first love
D AY 16: God chose Mary to give us his Son
D AY 17: How can Mary be our hope?
D AY 18: Mary and the Blessed Trinity
D AY 19: Mary cooperated in our redemption
D AY 20: Divine graces come through Mary’s hands
D AY 21: Mary, mother of the recreated world
D AY 22: Through Mary, peace is restored to the world
D AY 23: Our poverty has made you rich, Mary!
D AY 24: You became Mother of God for our sake
D AY 25: A prayer to the Lady worthy of all love
D AY 26: Your compassion surpasses my sins
D AY 27: The name of Mary is my love
D AY 28: The figure of the Faith
D AY 29: Queen of hell and the demons
D AY 30: Mary’s name is a fortified tower
D AY 31: The demons tremble at the name of Mary
D AY 32: A name better than earthly riches
D AY 33: The sweetness of Mary’s name
D AY 34: The price of redemption is found in Mary’s womb
D AY 35: Mary is a fountain of grace
D AY 36: The glories of Mary are for the sake of Jesus
D AY 37: Mary’s honors defend the truth about her Son
D AY 38: Mary’s special gifts help her witness to Christ
D AY 39: Mary’s perpetual virginity
D AY 40: The mother was like the Son
D AY 41: A throne of divine mercy
D AY 42: It was fitting for Mary never to be a slave to Satan
D AY 43: The Son of God chose his own mother
D AY 44: Mary loved God with her whole heart
D AY 45: Mary loved her neighbor
D AY 46: Mary loves us because her Son died for us
D AY 47: More reasons why Mary loves us so much
D AY 48: Mary has shown herself to be your mother
D AY 49: Mary was the first to adore her Son
D AY 50: Mary was an instrument of redemption
D AY 51: The Holy Spirit made his spouse beautiful
D AY 52: Hospital for sinners
D AY 53: Mary helps an infamous sinner
D AY 54: Mary will never abandon anyone
D AY 55: We are under Mary’s protection
D AY 56: Our Lady leads a man to reconciliation
D AY 57: The Devil is tormented by devotion to Mary
D AY 58: The Devil wants Mary cast away from the soul
D AY 59: Mary helps us bear our crosses
D AY 60: Miracles through Mary’s intercession
D AY 61: Brought to confession by Mary
D AY 62: Call on Mary in temptation
D AY 63: Our Lady of Sorrows saves a youth from the Devil
D AY 64: Jesus returns the favor to his mother
D AY 65: Hands filled with mercy and generosity
D AY 66: Help me up when I fall!
D AY 67: Our Lady provides two friars with lodging
D AY 68: The Church calls us to turn to Mary
D AY 69: Celebrate Mary’s feasts by imitating her virtues
D AY 70: Receive Communion on Mary’s feast days
D AY 71: How to celebrate Marian novenas
D AY 72: Imitate Mary’s charity
D AY 73: Imitate Mary’s faith
D AY 74: Mary exercised perfect faith
D AY 75: Imitate Mary’s humility
D AY 76: Imitate Mary’s patience
D AY 77: Mary was perfectly obedient to God
D AY 78: In Mary, all the virtues of the saints unite
D AY 79: Mary was poor
D AY 80: Mary supports us in the journey of life
D AY 81: In heaven Mary is better able to help us
D AY 82: Jesus and Mary are inseparable
D AY 83: Mary follows our footsteps
D AY 84: Mary invites us to give Jesus our hearts
D AY 85: What do we owe Mary?
D AY 86: God was drawn to Mary’s humility
D AY 87: Mary knew herself truly
D AY 88: Devotions to Mary should be joined with holiness
D AY 89: Through the Holy Spirit
D AY 90: Mary appears to Brother Conrad
D AY 91: Mary rescues a priest from sin
D AY 92: Mary prevents someone from a moral relapse
D AY 93: Two stories of conversion through Mary
D AY 94: All things to all people
D AY 95: True devotion to Mary is interior, tender, and holy
D AY 96: True devotion to Mary is constant and disinterested
D AY 97: Exterior devotees and fickle devotees to Mary
D AY 98: Presumptuous devotion to Mary
D AY 99: A mother can never forget her children
D AY 100: Go to Mary to find Jesus
D AY 101: The greatness of Mary’s mercy
D AY 102: Mary gathers after the reapers
D AY 103: Mary, ask for me what is best for me
D AY 104: Mary comes to the aid of soldiers
D AY 105: Mary, make me a saint!
D AY 106: Hail, sweet Mary!
D AY 107: I don’t ask for visions or revelations
D AY 108: A beggar before the Queen
D AY 109: Run, hurry, my Lady!
D AY 110: Mary comes immediately to our aid
D AY 111: Invoke Mary’s name for purity
D AY 112: The Memorare
D AY 113: The ladder by which God came down into the world
D AY 114: The land overflowing with milk and honey
D AY 115: A magnet of hearts
D AY 116: Thirsty for the wine of Christ’s love
D AY 117: Shower us with mercy
D AY 118: Turn to us, Mother of God!
D AY 119: A prayer to be changed from sinners into saints
D AY 120: Help for despairing sinners
D AY 121: A prayer for Mary’s help to obtain heaven
D AY 122: A prayer to Mary for perseverance
D AY 123: Mary wants us to love God as she does
D AY 124: A prayer to Mary for two graces
D AY 125: To Jesus Through Mary
D AY 126: Mary, be the mistress of all that is mine
D AY 127: A prayer to make Mary the Lady of the home
D AY 128: Love Mary as the saints have loved her
D AY 129: Mary, olive branch of forgiveness
D AY 130: A prayer to Mary of thanksgiving and hope
D AY 131: Mary’s sincere devotees will never perish
D AY 132: To you, Mary, I entrust my life
D AY 133: Gain for us the grace to turn to your Son
D AY 134: Mary, Temple of God
D AY 135: Holy Mary
D AY 136: Mary, Mother of God
D AY 137: Mary’s greatest title is “Mother of God”
D AY 138: Mary, Advocate of Sinners
D AY 139: Mary, Mother of Fair Love
D AY 140: Mary, Mother of Hope
D AY 141: Mary, Mother of Mercy
D AY 142: Mary, House of Gold
D AY 143: Mary, Virgin of Virgins
D AY 144: Mary, Help of Christians
D AY 145: Mary, Seat of Wisdom
D AY 146: Mary, Mother of Faith
D AY 147: Mary, Lovable Mother
D AY 148: Mary, Our Lady of Victory
D AY 149: Mary, Consoler of the Afflicted
D AY 150: Mary, the Awesome Virgin
D AY 151: Mary, the Mystical Rose
D AY 152: Mary, Tower of Ivory
D AY 153: Mary, Queen of Martyrs
D AY 154: Prayer to Mary, Queen of Martyrs
D AY 155: Mary, Vessel of Devotion
D AY 156: Mary, Vessel of Honor
D AY 157: Mary, Virgin Most Prudent
D AY 158: Mary, the second and better Eve
D AY 159: Mary, Star of the Sea
D AY 160: O Stella Maris!
D AY 161: Mary, Refuge of Sinners
D AY 162: Mary, Mirror of Virtue
D AY 163: Mary, Mirror of Justice
D AY 164: Mary, Mother of the Church
D AY 165: Two occasions when Mary became our mother
D AY 166: Run to your mother!
D AY 167: Mary, Morning Star
D AY 168: Mary, Most Faithful Virgin
D AY 169: Mary, Model of Virtue
D AY 170: Mary, Mother of Oil
D AY 171: Mary, Queen of Angels
D AY 172: Mary is exalted above the angels
D AY 173: The angels welcome their queen into heaven
D AY 174: Mary is fearful to the demons
D AY 175: Mary’s name is a fortified tower
D AY 176: What is the Immaculate Conception?
D AY 177: To be preserved from sin is the greater honor
D AY 178: A fitting dwelling for the Lord
D AY 179: God made Mary a worthy habitation for his Son
D AY 180: Mary reversed the course of the ages
D AY 181: Mary was without even a venial sin
D AY 182: God was able to preserve Mary from sin
D AY 183: A prayer to Immaculate Mary
D AY 184: Mary, the gate of all grace
D AY 185: My soul, step joyfully forth!
D AY 186: My Lady, my refuge
D AY 187: Jesus the sun, Mary the moon
D AY 188: Let no one lament over paradise lost
D AY 189: Mary’s parents, Joachim and Anne
D AY 190: Rejoice! Mary was born for us
D AY 191: Mary was born a saint
D AY 192: A prayer to the infant Mary
D AY