{"id":27,"date":"2009-06-25T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2009-06-25T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.goodcatholicbooks.org\/blog2\/?p=27"},"modified":"2017-12-04T13:59:06","modified_gmt":"2017-12-04T13:59:06","slug":"mary-mother-of-son-3-volume-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodcatholicbooks.org\/blog\/2009\/06\/mary-mother-of-son-3-volume-set\/","title":{"rendered":"Mary, Mother of the Son, 3 Volume Set"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&gt;I received this information about this newly published set by e-mail, and pass it on here.<\/p>\n<h3>Come closer to the Virgin Mary with a brand-new trilogy.<\/h3>\n<p>In a time when the economy and morals\u2014even common sense\u2014are in a tailspin, Our Lady\u2019s intercession is needed in a special way.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, when it comes to Mary, many Catholics don\u2019t have the deep faith and devotion that they should. And Protestants have virtually none at all.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why author and apologist Mark Shea\u2019s monumental work is so desperately needed today.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever crises come upon us, we rightly turn to God. The times we are in now are no exception. In our Catholic tradition, we also turn to the powerful intercession of the Virgin Mary, who has shown throughout history her desire to obtain for us the mercy we seek from her Son.<\/p>\n<p>These days, though, many Catholics have lost the devotion to Mary that used to be so characteristic of the faithful.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s such a blessing that Mark Shea\u2014a former Evangelical who once accepted the all-too-common misconceptions about Mary\u2014has written a comprehensive work that uniquely explains Catholic beliefs about Mary.<\/p>\n<p>This three-volume set is titled <em>Mary, Mother of the Son<\/em>\u2014and it covers everything about Mary. Best of all, Mark explains Marian doctrines in a clear, supremely understandable way to Catholics and non-Catholics alike.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #386187; line-height: 110%; font-family: arial; font-size: 20;\">How to Approach Mary<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Since Mark Shea is a former Evangelical himself, he knows firsthand what non-Catholics think about Mary. He knows how most Protestants ignore her. And now that Mark\u2019s a full-time Catholic apologist, he also knows what Catholics don\u2019t know about Mary but should.<\/p>\n<p>In fact one of the greatest stumbling blocks that keeps many from investigating and learning more about Mary is the daunting question, &#8220;Where to begin?&#8221; Volumes about the Virgin Mary have been written. It\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed or discouraged, thinking that we lack the theological knowledge to approach the wealth of material on the subject.<\/p>\n<p>To help Catholics and non-Catholics alike understand and approach Mary, Mark set out to write the definitive explanation of these beautiful Marian truths in a way that everyone can read and understand.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s just what he accomplished. The three volumes that make up the <em>Mary, Mother of the Son<\/em> set are written in an informative and easy-to-comprehend style\u2014a style that Mark has developed in his many years of writing to make the faith approachable for all.<\/p>\n<p>This historic work was five years in the making, and it is filled with invaluable information, much of which you won\u2019t find anywhere else. By the time you\u2019ve finished reading this exciting trilogy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll have a clear understanding of the Church\u2019s four great Marian dogmas: Mary\u2019s title of &#8220;Mother of God,&#8221; her Perpetual Virginity, her Immaculate Conception, and her Assumption into heaven\u2014and you\u2019ll be able to explain these beliefs to others like never before.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll know why these teachings are crucial to the faith, reveal something vital about Christ, and are deeply relevant to your life today.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll see how the denial or neglect of a Marian dogma inevitably leads to a warped understanding of Christ and ultimately, of yourself.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll find yourself falling in love with the Blessed Mother\u2014and you\u2019ll understand how a strong devotion to her inevitably leads you closer to Christ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #386187; line-height: 110%; font-family: arial; font-size: 20;\">How to Appreciate Mary More<\/span><\/p>\n<p>These three volumes\u2014<em>Modern Myths and Ancient Truth, First Guardian of the Faith,<\/em> and <em>Miracles, Devotion, and Motherhood<\/em>\u2014will give you what you need to appreciate Mary\u2019s role in your life and in the life of the Church\u2014and to defend and explain her role to your non-Catholic (and even your Catholic) friends.<\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll discover in <em>Mary, Mother of the Son<\/em>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apostolic and biblical origins of the Church\u2019s teachings about Mary<\/li>\n<li>A simple and compelling explanation of why the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption didn\u2019t become official dogma until 1854 and 1950<\/li>\n<li>How relying on the pope\u2019s infallibility is a sign of humility\u2014not arrogance<\/li>\n<li>What might have happened if Mary had said &#8220;no.&#8221; Would God have chosen someone else to be Christ\u2019s mother?<\/li>\n<li>Crucial reasons the Church defines something as dogma, something all Catholics must understand<\/li>\n<li>How calling Mary the &#8220;Mother of God&#8221; <em>by itself<\/em> refutes the Evangelical notion that the Catholic Church is involved in a covert attempt to make Mary a goddess<\/li>\n<li>The surprising reason the Eastern Orthodox churches (erroneously) reject the Immaculate Conception<\/li>\n<li>How the rosary helps you grow more deeply in the mystical life of Christ and come to love Christ, his Mother, and his people better<\/li>\n<li>What the Church requires you to believe about Marian apparitions<\/li>\n<li>Major Church-approved Marian apparitions\u2014and the amazing stories surrounding them<\/li>\n<li>And much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Virgin Mary is one of the greatest gifts God has given mankind. You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to understand the role she plays in your salvation, in your life, and in the life of the Church.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find no better guide than Mark Shea\u2019s trilogy, <em>Mary, Mother of the Son<\/em>. It\u2019s all you need to understand the Church\u2019s teaching about Mary and to build a stronger relationship with both her and her Son.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #386187; line-height: 110%; font-family: arial; font-size: 20;\">A Standing Ovation for Mark Shea\u2019s <em>Mary, Mother of the Son<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 12px;\">\n<p><span style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;This fine book exploring the Church\u2019s teaching on Our Lady will be a joy to Catholics and a revelation to Protestants. I highly recommend it for both groups.&#8221;<\/span><br \/>\n\u2014Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;<em>Mary, Mother of the Son<\/em> is a winsome set. Mark Shea is a gracious host, inviting others to explore with him the marvels of the wondrous place he now calls home, the Catholic Church.&#8221;<\/span><br \/>\n\u2014Fr. Richard John Neuhaus\u2020<br \/>\n<em>First Things<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;I am eager to share <em>Mary, Mother of the Son<\/em> with everyone I know!&#8221;<\/span><br \/>\n\u2014Johnnette S. Benkovic<br \/>\nHost of EWTN\u2019s <em>The Abundant Life <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&gt;I received this information about this newly published set by e-mail, and pass it on here. Come closer to the Virgin Mary with a brand-new trilogy. In a time when the economy and morals\u2014even common sense\u2014are in a tailspin, Our Lady\u2019s intercession is needed in a special way. 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