--- title: "Glorious Encounters with Mary: What Makes Your Faith Come Alive?" description: Ellen Mongan shares a video interview with Catholic Mom contributor Maria Gallagher about her new book and her devotion to the Rosary. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/20240702%20EMongan%201.png --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/glorious-encounters-with-mary-what-makes-your-faith-come-alive#) [BOOKS](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/tag/books) # Glorious Encounters with Mary: What Makes Your Faith Come Alive? Jul 2, 2024 10:00:00 AM  |  by [+ Ellen Mongan](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/ellen-mongan) ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/20240702%20EMongan%201.png) *Ellen Mongan shares a video interview with Catholic Mom contributor Maria Gallagher about her new book and her devotion to the Rosary.* --- ## [Glorious Encounters with Mary](https://shopmercy.org/glorious-encounters-with-mary-a-guide-to-living-the-mysteries-of-the-rosary.html) by Maria V. Gallagher Marian Press Maria Gallagher is a Catholic Mom contributor, author, speaker, and pro-life advocate. Her flair for writing leaves her readers wanting more. If you have not met Maria, now is the time. She is genuine and shares her heart. She opens her mouth with wisdom and has pearls of great price to share with us. She is a profound storyteller with an unforgettable message.  This time, Maria gives us a glimpse into her new book, *[Glorious Encounters with Mary](https://shopmercy.org/glorious-encounters-with-mary-a-guide-to-living-the-mysteries-of-the-rosary.html),* now available from Marian Press. This is Maria's second book about the mysteries of the Rosary; the first is [Joyful Encounters with Mary](https://shopmercy.org/joyful-encounters-with-mary-a-woman-s-guide-to-living-the-mysteries-of-the-rosary.html). After experiencing a resurrection in her own life, Maria wanted to share her story and honor the glory of God. You will have to buy the book to see what has transpired. This book will leave you believing in miracles and appeals to both men and women.    ![Glorious Encounters with Mary -1](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Glorious%20Encounters%20with%20Mary%20-1.png?width=408&height=640&name=Glorious%20Encounters%20with%20Mary%20-1.png)   ## A book born out of love for the Rosary Maria has always loved the Rosary, which is a daily practice for her. She encourages us all, “Try it and see what happens.” The Rosary helps you to meditate on the lives of Jesus and Mary. You can also meditate on how your life relates to a particular decade of the Rosary. The final prayer of the Rosary states: > O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech You, that meditating upon these mysteries in the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain, and obtain what they promise: through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.    Mary, who is our intercessor and mediatrix, always points to Jesus. She will tell you that prayers have been answered through praying the Rosary. The purpose of her book is to help us live out the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary in our daily lives.    ## Prayer and pro-life work Maria has dedicated her life to supporting pro-life activities. She writes about this in her other published book, *[Mercy's Power](https://shopmercy.org/mercy-39-s-power-inspiration-to-serve-the-gospel-of-life.html),* which inspires others to serve the Gospel of Life. Through prayer and dedication, she has seen babies saved and people's lives changed. It has been the calling of her life and her life’s work. May it ignite your faith. May Jesus call you daily to “come and see,” as Mother Teresa has said.  Everyone has a role to play. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something to participate in the pro-life movement. What is God calling you to do?   Oh, what a glorious thing our Lord has done! Let us praise Him!  Listen in and see how you can help.       Ask for *Glorious Encounters with Mary* at your local Catholic bookseller, or order online from the publisher, **[Marian Press](https://shopmercy.org/glorious-encounters-with-mary-a-guide-to-living-the-mysteries-of-the-rosary.html).**   Is this a book you'd like to read? Share your thoughts with the Catholic Mom community! 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Her books, “Wow Mom: A Walk with God,” “4 For the Mountaintop,” and “Who Will Wear the Crown” found on Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. Married 50 years to Deacon Patrick Mongan, M.D. Mother to 8, and Nana to 15. Ellen passed away in early May 2026. Please join us in praying for the happy repose of her soul and consolation for her family. We are grateful for all she so generously shared with Catholic Mom readers for more than ten years. ## Related Blog Articles [ Humbly His Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/humbly-his) [ A Beautiful Second Act: An Interview with Maria Morera Johnson Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/a-beautiful-second-act-an-interview-with-maria-morera-johnson) [ Mary Was There All Along Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/mary-was-there-all-along) ## Comments ## Donate now [![Support Catholic Mom](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545) [![CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png?width=1806&height=731&name=CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png "CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) ##### Subscribe to Catholic Momcast on iTunes or Spotify [![itunes-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/itunes-logo-black.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357)[![spotify-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/spotify-logo-black.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8?si=hqaQJSxDQgq7S1hxCwsoxQ) ##### CatholicMom on Social Networks [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) ##### About Catholic Mom [Who We Are](https://www.catholicmom.com/about-us) [Contact Us](https://www.catholicmom.com/contact) [Support CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/support-us)   ##### Associated Links [Holy Cross Family Ministries](https://www.hcfm.org/) [Family Rosary](https://www.familyrosary.org/) [Family Theater Productions](https://www.familytheater.org/) [Congregation of the Holy Cross](https://www.holycrossusa.org/) [Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.](https://www.fatherpeyton.org/) [The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/) ### **Stay connected!** Don’t miss a thing! 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