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The Blessed Virgin

According to the Gospels

The Life of Mary—Contemplated Through the Gospels

“Behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

Because He that is mighty hath done great things to me.”

~ Luke 1:48–49

From the first promises of redemption to her motherhood of the Church, the life of the Blessed Virgin reveals a singular vocation of faith, humility, sorrow, and love.

In The Blessed Virgin According to the Gospels, Fr. Marin de Boylesve, S.J. (1813–1892) presents thirty-one meditations tracing the life and privileges of the Mother of God through Scripture and Catholic tradition.

Written for May, the Month of Mary, these daily readings also provide fitting spiritual companionship for March and the Annunciation, August and the Assumption, October and the Holy Rosary, December and the Immaculate Conception—or any time of the year.

Published here for the first time in English, this edition combines Fr. Marin’s Gospel meditations with accounts illustrating Marian devotion throughout the history of the Church.

Inside This Edition

This edition includes:

Thirty-one meditations for the Month of Mary

Mary within the divine plan of redemption

The Immaculate Conception, Nativity, and Presentation

The Annunciation, Visitation, and Magnificat

The Seven Sorrows and Mary’s presence during the Passion

Her spiritual motherhood, Assumption, and universal Queenship

Accounts of Marian devotion among the Apostles, Fathers, saints, religious founders, and Catholic rulers

Traditional Marian hymns and prayers

A biography of Fr. Marin de Boylesve and thirty-seven illustrations

Traditional Marian Devotions

The supplementary material includes:

The Seven Joys and Seven Sorrows of Our Lady

A history of the Brown Scapular and its investiture

An extensive guide to the Holy Rosary

The Three Hail Marys devotion

The message and original secrets of La Salette sent to Blessed Pius IX

Prayers and salutations in honour of the Blessed Virgin

A Marian Companion Throughout the Year

Although arranged for May, the meditations follow the principal events and mysteries of Mary’s life, making the book suitable for Marian feast days, Rosary devotions, personal meditation, and family spiritual reading throughout the liturgical year.