"Our earthly liturgies must be celebrations full of beauty and power: Feasts of the Father who created us—that is why the gifts of the earth play such a great part: the bread, the wine, oil and light, incense, sacred music, and splendid colors. Feasts of the Son who redeemed us—that is why we rejoice in our liberation, breathe deeply in listening to the Word, and are strengthened in eating the Eucharistic Gifts. Feasts of the Holy Spirit who lives in us—that is why there is a wealth of consolation, knowledge, courage, strength, and blessing that flows from these sacred assemblies." unknown source possibly YOUCAT Mal.1.11 For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith theLord of hosts.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Introduction to Mary--an online document


Introduction to Mary: The Heart of Marian Doctrine and Devotion


Introduction to Mary comes as a response to repeated requests from mariology students, Marian conference members, and friends in and out of the Faith, for a contemporary book that would present the fundamental elements of both authentic Catholic doctrine and authentic Catholic devotion regarding Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
Far from being a comprehensive treatment of mariology (the study of the theology of Mary), the goal of this work is rather to synthesize Marian doctrine and devotion so as to serve as a basic introduction for both the parish study group and the college classroom, for both the inquiring non-Catholic and the longstanding Catholic. For a more extensive work on Marian doctrine and devotion rather than this concise Marian catechism, I would recommend Mariology, the three volume American work, edited by the late Juniper Carol, O.F.M. (Milwaukee: Bruce Publishing Co., 1955-61), or the Irish work by Fr. Michael O'Carroll C.S.Sp., Theotokos: A Theological Encyclopedia of the Blessed Virgin Mary, (Delaware: Michael Glazier, Inc., 1983).


http://www.christendom-awake.org/pages/marian/intromary1.htm

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