Drawing primarily from the Gospel of Luke, this lovely book of spiritual reflections reveals a Lenten Mary who teaches us about being disciples. The result is a complex, inviting, strong character---a disciple to be emulated by all Christians, especially during this holy season. With a study for each week of Lent, along with questions to ponder, this is a thought-provoking volume for private use or parish study.
Tim Perry, an Anglican and professor of theology at Providence College in Ontario, specializes in the history of Marian doctrinal development for Protestants.
| Title: Blessed is She: Living Lent with Mary By: Tim Perry Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 112 Vendor: Morehouse Publishing Publication Date: 2006 | Dimensions: 7.75 X 5.50 (inches) Weight: 6 ounces ISBN: 081922233X ISBN-13: 9780819222336 Stock No: WW22233X |
Everyone is happy to see Mary in the creche at Christmastime, but by the time the Magi head back East after the Feast of the Epiphany, Christians of many traditions are often ready to place Mary to the side, too.
But in Blessed Is She, Timothy Perry presents a Mary who belongs in Lent as much as in Advent, who shows what it means to die and live with the crucified and risen Jesus.Drawing primarily from the Gospel of Luke, this lovely book of devotions sketches a Lenten Mary who teaches us about being disciples. The result is a complex, inviting, strong character a disciple to be emulated by all Christians, especially during this holy season.
With a meditation for each day of Lent, along with reflection questions, this is a thought-provoking volume for private use or parish study.
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