Maria V. Gallagher follows up Joyful Encounters with Mary: A Woman’s Guide to Living the Mysteries of the Rosary with Glorious Encounters with Mary: A Guide to Living the Mysteries of the Rosary. She focuses on the five Glorious Mysteries: The Resurrection, The Ascension, The Descent of the Holy Spirit, The Assumption of the Blessed Mother, and the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth.
In addition to explaining each mystery, Gallagher shares a personal story of how this mystery has been relevant in her life, offers ways for readers to grow in the virtue associated with that mystery, and profiles a saint who exemplifies that virtue. Readers will learn more about faith, hope, love of God, devotion to Mary, and the desire for eternal happiness. They will also be introduced to the saintly role models of St. Rita of Cascia, St. Joseph, St. Paul, St. Monica, and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Gallagher writes to encourage those who are new to devotion to the Blessed Mother and praying the Rosary, those who pray the Rosary daily, and everyone in between. Her personal testimony of prayers answered and graces received is powerful. Her willingness to share the painful chapters of her own life and how God brought good out of them is inspiring.
Glorious Encounters with Mary is recommended for anyone who wishes to learn more about the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary or to deepen their relationship with Jesus and Mary.
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