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The Marian option : God's solution to a civilization in crisis / Carrie Gress.

by Gress, Carrie.

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TAN Books, 2017.

Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint.

9781505109108 (hc.)

x, 214 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Mary and creative minorities -- The Benedictine model -- The most powerful woman in the world -- Mary, cultivator of culture -- Mary's geopolitical influence -- Our Lady of Guadalupe: Islam and evangelization -- Our Lady of Lourdes: humbling the proud -- Our Lady of Fatima: conquering Communism -- Who is this woman? -- Mariolotry or Mariology -- It's all about relationships -- Maternal care on a personal level -- Anti-Mary or the age of Mary -- Living the Marian option -- The simple remedy -- Mary prepares us for anything -- Case study on Pope Saint John Paul II -- The Marian solution -- Daily ways to live the Marian option.

"As the world descends into chaos, Christians are thinking deeply about how to stem the tide. Many options and suggestions have been presented to deal with Christian persecution and cultural decadence, but none can hold a candle to The Marian Option. Dr. Carrie Gress provides a thoroughly researched view of the significant cultural and military events mediated through Mary on behalf of her spiritual children. From miraculous victories to the soaring heights of culture, you have never seen Mary like this before. Until now, books on the Virgin Mary have generally focused upon one apparition or various theological elements of this mysterious woman. But the scope of The Marian Option is far greater. Drawing from a vast array of dogmas, Vatican approved apparitions, and writings of the saints, Dr. Gress has pulled together the remarkable story of Mary's overwhelming influence and intercession. Gress brings to light the fascinating details of Mary's role in major geopolitical shifts. How instrumental the Mother of God was in Freeing Spain from Islamic occupation, Igniting the largest mass conversion to Catholicism in history, Leading an unassuming priest to bring down the world's most powerful empire without firing a shot, and Stomping out heresies and false teachings from the Church. The Marian Option also highlights the link between Marian devotion and high culture, showing how creativity and the arts painting, sculpture, architecture, music, and literature all flourish when devotion to her is strong. Carrie Gress has a PhD from the Catholic University of America and is a faculty member at Pontifex University"--Provided by publisher.

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