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Crossing the Threshold of Love

A New Vision of Marriage in the Light of John Paul II's Anthropology

By: Mary Shivanandan

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Crossing the Threshold of Love

A New Vision of Marriage in the Light of John Paul II's Anthropology

By: Mary Shivanandan

The papal encyclical Humanae Vitae predicted the disintegration of marriage and family life, partly as a result of the widespread use of contraception. Pope John Paul II has since addressed the problem by articulating a fresh understanding of marriage, love, and sexuality which takes account of the dignity of the human person, and especially of women. In this most exhaustive and scholarly assessment of John Paul II's Christian anthropology ever written, Mary Shivanandan examines the scientific data and the theological analysis that underlie his teachings on marriage and sexuality. Her book will be an essential text for the study of the development, meaning, and implications of Catholic doctrine in this controversial area. It is both lucid and multi-disciplinary. Its appearance marks a new stage in the debate over sexuality in the modern world. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mary Shivanandan, STD, is a professor at the John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family. PRAISE FOR THE BOOK: "Mary Shivanandan has successfully accomplished a daunting task: the distillation of John Paul's profound and complicated vision of the essence of man and the meaning of marital love. . . . [A] very valuable presentation of the thought of John Paul on human sexuality, marriage, and the family. Anyone who wants to understand the Pope on these matters must have Shivanandan's book as part of his personal or formal curriculum."--New Oxford Review "An exceptionally brilliant study, Shivanandan very accurately and clearly sets forth the major ideas developed at length by Pope John Paul II in many of his writings. . . . She has entered into serious dialogue with contemporary thinking regarding the nature of the human person, the meaning of the human body, and the meaning of human sexuality, relating and contrasting this thinking with that of John Paul II."--Prof. William E. May, John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family "Shivanandan has made a significant contribution to the enrichment of our understanding of marriage. In a concise way, she reveals the subtle insights of John Paul II, which resonate in so many people's lives once they are explained in such a clear way."--Rev. Msgr. Peter J. Elliott, Casa Internazionale del Clero, Rome "The monumental text book the prolife movement has been waiting for. This is the definitive study of the Pope's innovative theology of the body and its implications for human life and marriage. . . ."--Faith & Culture Bulletin "This is an exceptional study. Shivanandan not only offers a tour de force of the evolution of John Paul's thought, but also demonstrates its far-reaching implications for the lives of couples, families, and whole societies. She unmasks the deception of our 'safe-sex' society by demonstrating that only when we come to see the body and sexual intercourse as the expression of transcendence of the person will we be able to 'cross the threshold of love.' . . . Mary Shivanandan's new book Crossing the Threshold of Love should establish her as a recognized scholar, theologian, and expert on Pope John Paul II's anthropology. . . ."--National Catholic Register "Pope John Paul II's thought and teaching on human sexuality evolved over a couple of decades, and Professor Mary Shivanandan unpackages this thought carefully and extensively. . . . In presenting John Paul II's thought, Mary Shivanandan brings a thorough grounding in philosophy and a theological education. She also has twenty years of experiential learning in the matter of Natural Family Planning and what this can bring to communion in one flesh. A full index of subjects as well as a generous bibliography enrich this work."--Liguorian "Shivanandan is largely successful in bringing out the main elements of the pope's personalism. She has

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0813209412

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For Better, for Worse, for God

By: Mary Jo Pedersen

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For Better, for Worse, for God

By: Mary Jo Pedersen

For Better, for Worse, for God is a marriage enrichment program grounded in Catholic Christian beliefs about marriage. In this accessible, realistic, and inspiring exploration of married life, Mary Jo Pedersen shows couples how mutual reflection on their everyday experiences in light of these truths leads to practical steps they can take to deepen their love and commitment to each other and to God.

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Loyola Press

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0829429670

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9780829429671

Sanctity in Marriage and Family

By: Mary Mohen Kuruvilla

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Sanctity in Marriage and Family

By: Mary Mohen Kuruvilla

Our allegiance to God makes us aware of the importance of safe-guarding the permanence and unity of marriage. The spouses made to the image of God enjoy the authentic dignity of persons. God’s mission for marriage is a call to communion, to bring joy, commitment, to raise children and fullness of life.

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Notion Press

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1947697226

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9781947697225

Praying with Mary

By: Mary Ford Grabowsky

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Praying with Mary

By: Mary Ford Grabowsky

Allow the Mother of Jesus to teach you new ways to pray. This new series of books is designed to open up the meaning of one ancient way of Christian prayer in a relatively short amount of time. In Praying with Mary you will discover: • The mother of Jesus—in all of her simplicity and complexity. • How to prayerfully follow Mary’s footsteps toward God. “This book drew me to reflect in a new way on Mary’s distinctive choices and gifts.” —Thomas H. Smolich, SJ, President, Jesuit Conference USA “With the turn of every page, the mystery of Mary unfolds.” —Lauren Artress, Canon of Grace Cathedral and author of Walking a Sacred Path Package of 5 units

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Paraclete Press

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1612611400

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The Way of Mary: Following Her Footsteps Toward God

Following Her Footsteps Toward God

By: Mary Ford-Grabowsky

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The Way of Mary: Following Her Footsteps Toward God

Following Her Footsteps Toward God

By: Mary Ford-Grabowsky

The way of Mary is to follow in her footsteps. Christians of all denominations are rediscovering the significance of the mother of Jesus, as films such as The Nativity Story and The Passion of the Christ portray her life in new and startling ways. Written for a popular audience, Mary Ford-Grabowsky's new book shares the wisdom of a lifetime of devotion to Mary. These new devotions, all of them inspired by the scenes and stories of the Gospels, comment on Mary's extraordinary life on earth and momentous influence on the human heart, male or female, ever since. Arranged in a two-week cycle, each of these devotions includes meditation, reflection, prayer, visualization, and ideas for freeing the creative spirit. SPIRITUAL PRACTICES FOR FOLLOWING MARY'S PATH Day 1: The Annunciation, Day 2: The Visitation, Day 3: The Magnificat, Day 4: The Nativity, Day 5: Mary Ponders Things in Her Heart, Day 6: Simeon's Prophecy, Day 7: Meeting a Women Prophet, Day 8: Becoming Refugees, Day 9: Finding her Missing Son, Day 10: Taking Charge at Cana, Day 11: At the Cross, Day 12: Jesus Speaks to Mary from the Cross, Day 13: Waiting for the Spirit, Day 14: Receiving the Spirit at Pentecost. The new spirituality of Mary contained in this book will help readers learn that drawing closer to the mother of Jesus is a way to attain a holiness that is unlimited and a joy that can never end.

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Paraclete Press

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1612612261

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The Catholic Companion to Mary

By: Mary Kathleen Glavich

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The Catholic Companion to Mary

By: Mary Kathleen Glavich

Who is the real Mary, the Mother of Jesus? What role does she play in our lives? The Catholic Companion to Mary is an attempt to bring Mary to Life as a flesh-and-blood human being, using what research, theological study, and the experience of million of Catholics have revealed about her. These pages are meant to act as a lens to bring Mary into greater focus, so that ultimately readers may be drawn to a stronger relationship with the Blessed Virgin.

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ACTA Publications

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0879463309

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In Quest of the Jewish Mary

The Mother of Jesus in History, Theology and Spirituality

By: Mary Christine Athans

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In Quest of the Jewish Mary

The Mother of Jesus in History, Theology and Spirituality

By: Mary Christine Athans

Jesus was born and raised as a Jew in first-century Palestine. A great deal of theological study has focused on the Jewish cultural and religious context of his life and ministry. It is only natural that this attention should lead us to a new approach to his mother, Mary of Nazareth. In this book, Mary Christine Athans draws on historical research, the fruits of post-Vatican II Jewish-Christian dialogue, the insights of feminist theology, and contemporary spiritual reflection to rediscover the Jewish Mary - a woman of enormous courage, strength, and prayer.

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Orbis Books

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1626980047

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9781626980044

True Devotion to Mary

By: St Louis Mary de Montfort,Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort

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True Devotion to Mary

By: St Louis Mary de Montfort,Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort

2017 Reprint of 1955 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Considered by many to be the greatest single book of Marian spirituality ever written, True Devotion to Mary is St Louis de Montfort's classic statement on the spiritual way to Jesus Christ though the Blessed Virgin Mary. Beloved by countless souls, this book sums up the entire Christian life, showing a way of holiness that is short, easy, secure, and perfect--a way of life chosen by Our Lord Himself. In this book, de Montfort explains the wonderful spiritual effects which true devotion to Mary brings about in a person's life. True Devotion to Mary attracted attention in the 20th century when in an address to the Montfort Fathers, Pope John Paul II said that reading this book had been a "decisive turning point" in his life. According to his Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae he borrowed his apostolic motto Totus Tuus from the book. In his 1987 encyclical, Redemptoris Mater the Pope cited Saint Louis Marie Grignion de Montfort as a teacher of Marian spirituality.

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1684221242

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Mary's Message to the World

By: Mary,Mary (Blessed Virgin, Saint (Spirit)),Annie Kirkwood

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Mary's Message to the World

By: Mary,Mary (Blessed Virgin, Saint (Spirit)),Annie Kirkwood

This extraordinary and enlightening book contains a series of 'talks' given by Mary, Mother of Jesus, to Annie Kirkwood between 1987 and 1991. Mary's eloquent, powerful and sometimes disturbing message predicts events that have begun to transform the earth and seeks to convince people to focus on their spiritual lives through prayer and meditation.

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Piatkus Books

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0749915188

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9780749915186

The Mary Collection

By: Mary Jane MIller

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The Mary Collection

By: Mary Jane MIller

This collection of Mary icons captures the great mystery of the Madonna drawing attention to the relationship between Mary and Christ, and the viewer. Orthodox iconography about the motherhood imagery explores the physical relationship, and an unspoken communication of love. Her divine honesty and understanding, respect and responsibility, knowledge and acceptance, pride and joy in her son. Mary the mother of Jesus is portrayed through art more often in the Christian Community than any other image in history. The world of art has still not surpassed the images of motherhood contained in Byzantine iconography. Each of 18 original egg tempera paintings are Contemporary images, inspired by ancient Orthodox icons. The text and image includes a small image in the corner of each page to compare today with the image from history. Miller has merged her fascination between tradition and interpretation in one book for contemporary spirituality. Each of these amazing icons is accompanied by a short meditation on the iconography. This art book is a must have for anyone who loves Mary the Mother of Christ and/or Madonna Images which capture the great mystery of her unending love. Since the time of Christ, Mary hascommunicated unspoken knowledge, acceptance, pride, joy and love found in the feminine experience of motherhood.

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Book's by Mary Shivanandan

Crossing the Threshold of Love

Crossing the Threshold of Love

For Better, for Worse, for God

For Better, for Worse, for God

Sanctity in Marriage and Family

Sanctity in Marriage and Family

Praying with Mary

Praying with Mary

The Way of Mary: Following Her Footsteps Toward God

The Way of Mary: Following Her Footsteps Toward God

The Catholic Companion to Mary

The Catholic Companion to Mary

In Quest of the Jewish Mary

In Quest of the Jewish Mary

True Devotion to Mary

True Devotion to Mary

Mary's Message to the World

Mary's Message to the World

The Mary Collection

The Mary Collection

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