Mary, Mother of God: In Search of the Woman Who Changed History

Sister Marianne Lorraine Trouve, FSP, reviews Grzegorz Gorny and Janusz Rosikon's book about Church teaching and traditions regarding the Blessed Mother.

Mary, Mother of God: In Search of the Woman Who Changed History 
by Grzegorz Gorny and Janusz Rosikon

Would you like to know more about Mary, the Mother of God? Then come along and search for her on this pilgrimage through Church history. You will find in this stunningly beautiful book a thorough overview of all that we know about Mary. Meet her as a young woman of Nazareth who said “yes” to God’s invitation to bear his Son. Journey with Mary throughout her life and see pictures of the most beautiful shrines that have been built in her honor all over the world. 

The authors are careful to distinguish between traditions about Mary and Church teachings. In many cases we can’t know for sure if the traditions are true or not. But it all makes for fascinating reading. For example, in Bethlehem there is a shrine called the Milk Grotto where legend has it that Mary breastfed Jesus for the last time. Couples having difficulty in conceiving a child go there to pray, and many grateful parents have sent back thanks for their newborn children.  

This volume also includes many beautiful Marian texts taken from the Fathers and Doctors of the Church. These texts have often influenced Marian artwork of many types. The art illustrates the story of Mary and helps the reader to ponder the doctrines from the angle of beauty.  

This lovely book will make a great addition to every Catholic family’s library.  

Ask for Mary, Mother of God at your local Catholic bookseller, or order online from Amazon.com or the publisher, Ignatius Press.

Copyright 2023 Sister Marianne Lorraine Trouve, FSP
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