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Mariology (The Study of the Virgin Mary)
An extensive reference work on Mariology, packed with information. Many articles about what various saints and popes have said about the Blessed Virgin. I have found this book very useful.
Compilation of the Holy Father's Catechetical Addresses on the Blessed Virgin.
A basic dictionary of Marian terms and topics. Less extensive than the above volume, but suitable for the average Catholic household.
An overview of the history of Mariology in the Church, with interesting discussions in the Appendicies in back.
Cardinal Newman's insights on the Blessed Virgin.
A Lutheran minister explores the possibility of a "Protestant Mariology".
A small, inspirational book on the Immaculate Heart, written three centuries ago.
Discusses the importance of the Virgin Mary in the economy of salvation, based on her place in the Sacred Scriptures. Presents Mary in her relationship to Christ and the Holy Trinity.
Explains Fr. Maximilian Kolbe's insights on total consecration to Mary Immaculate. Written by a former Regional Director of the Militia Immaculata.
This three-volume set shows how Catholic Mariology is rooted in Scripture and answers objections from Fundamentalists and others.
This edition contains the full text of St. Alphonsus' classic compilation of quotes on Mary from the saints.
An abridged edition of the above.
Contains only the first section of the Glories of Mary, which is an explanation of the Salve Regina (Hail, Holy Queen).
A classic of Marian devotion. Highly recommended.
A companion volume to The Imitation of Christ, written by another author a few centuries later. Draws practical lessons from events in Mary's earthly life.
A massive collection of quotes on the Blessed Virgin by saints and popes throughout the centuries. Arranged according to category.
Beautiful reflections on the Blessed Virgin from the brilliant and well-beloved bishop.
A series of unique meditations on the Blessed Virgin by a modern mystic.
A book on Mary's love, beauty and virtues, written by a hermit. Sometimes difficult reading but contains many insights.
Relates the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.
A compilation of the Holy Father's teachings on Mary.
For priests, religious, tertiaries or anyone familiar with the Liturgy of the Hours; this is a short version of the Divine Office specially devoted to the Mother of God. Some third orders recommend this Little Office for their members.
An excellent prayer book, featuring prayers to Mary from various Christian traditions and some lovely Eastern icons of the Theotokos.
A small book containing thrity-one short Marian devotions, one for each day of the month. Ideal for daily prayer during May, the Month of Mary.
Features numerous prayers to Mary, both traditional and contemporary, drawn from the Church's Liturgy, the writings of saints, and popes, Novenas and popular devotions.
Short devotional readings for every day of the year, with a Marian emphasis. Each reading consists of a Scripture passage, a brief reflection and a short prayer to Mary.
Another very beautiful prayer book, full of prayers to Mary and information on her feasts and titles. Puts a great emphasis on the Marian teachings of the Second Vatican Council.
Lots of prayers to Mary, both ancient and modern, for different needs and situations.
An all-purpose Marian work, with prayers in the beginning and a discussion of apparitions at the end. Makes a clear distinction between authentic (approved) apparitions and those awaiting possible approval.
Montfort's classic work on the Rosary. A well-loved book.
In addition to instructions on how to pray the Rosary, this book contains a collection of different prayers said with the Rosary.
A collection of mystical prayers on the mysteries of the Rosary, written by the author of The Reed of God (see above under "Devotional Reading")
Answers numerous questions such as "Why does the Rosary begin with a Crucifix" or "Why is the Rosary round".
Meditations on the Rosary by the husband and wife who produce inspirational documentaries for EWTN.
A scriptural Rosary meditation for each day of the week.
An interesting book by a Hebrew Catholic.
A life of Mary compiled from private revelations to four different visionaries.
A massive work; one of the sources of the above book.
Another source of Brown's book.
The classic work on approved Marian Apparitions.
Book based on the popular series shown on EWTN.
A discussion of some of the excesses in the modern Marian Movement (such as the chasing after questionable and unapproved apparitions).
Packed with information about various Marian devotions throughout the world.
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