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Saint Anne Teaching the Virgin to Read, about 1430–1440

Marian Shrines

• Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception https://www.nationalshrine.org
• Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major https://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/sm_maggiore/index_en.html
• Shrine of Fatima https://www.fatima.pt/en/pages/online-transmissions
• Basilica de la Virgen de Guadalupe https://virgendeguadalupe.org.mx/en/
• The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes https://www.lourdes-france.org/en/
• The Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal https://www.chapellenotredamedelamedaillemiraculeuse.com/langues/english/the-chapel-of-our-lady-of-the-miraculous-medal/
• The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion US https://championshrine.org
• The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham https://www.walsinghamanglican.org.uk

Marian Websites

• Marians of the Immaculate Conception https://marian.org
• Catholic Diocese of Arlington – Marian Articles https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/jubilee/jubilee-media/marian-articles/

Books

“Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book”. — St. John Bosco

In the greatest book of Marian spirituality ever written, St. Louis de Montfort teaches the easiest, most secure, and most perfect way to sainthood. There is no better way to become holy quickly, to please God, and to guarantee your eternal salvation than being truly devoted to Mary, the Mother of God. Covered in the book are topics such as: The necessity of the Blessed Virgin and of devotion to her, The nature of perfect devotion to Mary, The effects of devotion to Mary. The practices of Marian devotion, The original source of the beautiful phrase “to Jesus through Mary” comes from this book, in which St. Louis sums up all of Christian life. 

Fr. Calloway tells the powerful story of the history of the rosary and its champions. The rosary is a spiritual sword, containing the saving mysteries of the God-Man. It has the power to conquer sin, defeat evil, and bring about peace. Fr. Calloway presents a complete history of this spiritual weapon, 26 of its greatest heroes, detailed accounts of its victories, 32 color images of the rosary in art, as well as endorsements from 4 cardinals, the Master General of the Dominicans, 10 Dominican bishops, and 20 other bishops from around the world!

An extraordinary 33-day journey to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Blessed Pope John Paul II. Fr. Gaitley masterfully summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp, and simple enough to put into practice. More specifically, he weaves their thoughts into a user-friendly, do-it-yourself retreat that will bless even the busiest of people. So, if you've been thinking about entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or if you're simply looking to deepen and renew your devotion to her, 33 Days to Morning Glory is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to make.

Lenten Journey with Mother Mary invites you to walk with the world's model of faith and purity – the Virgin Mary herself – each day of your Lenten spiritual pilgrimage to Easter. Here the wise Fr. Edward Looney introduces Mary's messages, dedicating each week of Lent to an overarching theme from her apparitions, drawing forth from them a vibrant new lived spirituality for you. With the help of Our Lady and Fr. Looney, you'll discover here how to make your examinations of conscience more fruitful; you'll learn powerful new methods of prayer; and you'll gain an unwavering trust in Our Lord's love and mercy.

Her Face:  Images of the Virgin Mary in Art portrays the life of the mother of Christ with nearly 100 full-page, color reproductions of the Virgin's face as depicted by the world's greatest artists from the twelfth century to the present. These compelling images are accompanied by selections from early to modern sacred and secular texts. Viewed together in this unique pictorial narrative, the life-sized portraits of Mary illuminate her dual nature as virgin and mother, mortal woman and immortal Queen of Heaven with a rare vitality, immediacy, and intensity that other collections lack.

Marian related articles

Artpiece: The "Woman at the Fountain and Garden" refers to a significant wall painting from the Dura-Europos house church in ancient Syria. 

Mary at Work: Stories of Priestly Vocations

Must see videos

EWTN Vaticano: The True Face of the Virgin Mary

The Literary Catholic: Visions of Grace: Images of Mary in Art

What does de Virgin Mary look Like?

What is The True Face Of The Virgin Mary

Our Lady of Kibeho w/Immaculee Ilibagiza

A Lenten Journey With Mother Mary. Fr. Edward Looney

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