This August walk with Mary as you read these books to grow in your understanding of Mary, the Mother of God.
For Adults
“Behold Your Mother: A Biblical and Historical Defense of the Marian Doctrines” by Tim Stapels
From the cross Jesus gave us his mother to be our mother, too: a singularly holy model, consoler, and intercessor for our spiritual journey. Yet most Protestants, and too many Catholics don’t understand the role that God wants her to play in our lives. In Behold Your Mother, Tim Staples takes you through the Church’s teachings about the Blessed Virgin Mary, showing their firm Scriptural and historical roots and dismantling the objections of those who mistakenly believe that Mary competes for the attention due Christ alone.
“Mary: The Indispensable Mother of God” by Tim Staples
Tim Staples explains the incredible impact that the Church’s understanding of Mary has on our spiritual lives, and the profound way that Marian doctrines and dogmas safeguard what we believe about her Son. Using penetrating insights and humor, Tim shows how correct knowledge of our humble Mother reveals our own identity in Christ and empowers us to say “Yes” to God!
This is an audiobook that can also be found on formed.org
For Teens and Adults
“Where You Lead” by Leslea Wahl
Sixteen-year-old Eve Donahue’s lonely existence changes in an instant when visions of a mysterious stranger haunt her. Certain God is calling her for a mission, she bravely says yes and begins her quest to meet this young man. Thousands of miles away, Nick Hammond has been dealing with his own unusual experience, an unwavering certainness to convince his father to run for political office. When these two unlikely teens finally meet, their belief that God has called them to work together sets them on a journey of faith to untangle a web of deception involving international trade agreements, lost confederate gold, and a blossoming romance. As they follow century old clues, they realize God can call us all in big and small ways. We just need to listen and say, “Yes Lord, I will go where You lead.”
“I Started Praying with Mary and This is What Happened” by Sarah McMahon
This article is a testimony to beginning a relationship with Mary. God can come to us without Mary, He doesn’t need anything extra to encounter and love us. But sometimes, our human hearts need help. The author shares Three Ways to Start Walking With Mary.
For Children
“Our Lady’s Picture Book” by Anthony DeStefano
In this charming sequel to his bestselling book, Our Lady’s Wardrobe, Anthony DeStefano introduces Catholic children to more well-known images of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Only this time, he doesn’t use Our Lady’s clothes to teach children about the Mother of God, but rather, he gives kids a peek into her own personal picture book.