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Discussing four of the Blessed Virgin’s roles, Mary: Help in Hard Times is a combination of history, stories, and prayers in an approachable, practical size. Divided into three distinct sections, the book’s first segment discusses four key moments of Mary’s life. The second section contains personal stories of Mary’s intercession, and the book closes with various Marian devotions and prayers. An added feature is the reflection questions after each section. Bringing strength to those who feel overwhelmed, Mary: Help in Hard Times is a hope-filled companion for everyone.
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Written and compiled by Marianne Lorraine Trouvé, FSP
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Trouvé, Marianne Lorraine.
Mary : help in hard times / written and compiled by Marianne Lorraine Trouvé, FSP.
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ISBN 978-0-8198-4940-3 (epub) -- ISBN 978-0-8198-4941-0 (mobi) -- ISBN 978-0-8198-4942-7 ( pdf) -- ISBN 978-0-8198-4939-7 1. Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint. 2. Catholic Church--Doctrines. I. Title.
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The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright © 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
The English translation of Pope Francis’s prayer to Mary, Untier of Knots, copyright © Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.
Cover design by Rosana Usselmann
Cover art: Detail of the Virgin Mary by G. Reni
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INTRODUCTION
MARY, HELPER OF THE SICK
Our Lady of Lourdes and the Immaculate Conception
Mary picks the lowly ones
Mary asked not only for prayer but for penance
Mary brings healing and peace
The Immaculate Conception
For Reflection and Prayer
CAUSE OF OUR JOY
Mary, the Virgin-Mother Who Brings Us Joy
Mary shows us how to have a happy life
Mary was full of joy
Mary’s gift of self
For Reflection and Prayer
“AM I NOT YOUR MOTHER?”
Mary Is Our Mother Too
Mary called Juan Diego by name
Mary spoke Juan’s language
Mary asked for a church to be built in her honor
Mary Is the Mother of God
Mary Leads Us to Jesus
For Reflection and Prayer
OUR HEAVENLY MOTHER AND INTERCESSOR
Mary and the Assumption
Why Intercession?
The Assumption
For Reflection and Prayer
WALKING WITH MARY
DEVOTIONS AND PRAYERS
Basic Marian Prayers
The Oldest Prayer to Mary
The Hail Mary
The Angelus
The Regina Caeli (Queen of Heaven)
Hail, Holy Queen
Memorare
Various Marian Prayers and Devotions
Loving Mother of the Redeemer
Prayer for the Ministers of the Word
The Rosary
How to Pray the Rosary