Mary for Today - Softcover

Von Balthasar, Fr. Hans Urs

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0898701902 ISBN 13: 9780898701906

Publisher: Ignatius Press, 1988

Synopsis

Fr. von Balthasar provides a profound and concise spiritual guide for all who desire to know and love the Mother of the Lord. The acclaimed theologian gathers from the Sacred Scriptures and the rich tradition of the Church to present a portrait of Mary that shows her importance and relevance for Christians today.

In this inspiring work, von Balthasar exhibits the quintessential elements of a great theologian: depth of traditional devotion combined with intellectual brilliance and seasoned with common sense. He reveals to us the crucial spiritual role of Mary for all Christians: she shows us what the Church is and guides us close to Jesus.

For Christians to understand their vocations as individuals and as the Church, Mary is essential as the model of the first disciple. Von Balthasar captures her singular role when he quotes her words in the Gospel at Cana: "Do whatever he tells you." Perhaps nowhere is Mary's role and significance more clearly present than in this Gospel scene.

This work is beautifully illustrated with lovely silhouette drawings by artist Virginia Broderick.

About this title

About the Author:

Fr. Hans Urs von Balthasar (1905-1988), a Swiss theologian, was one of the most important Catholic thinkers and writers of the twentieth century. His many works address theology, literature, philosophy, and spirituality. Included among his books are his multi-volume works The Glory of the Lord, Theo-Drama, and Theo-Logic, and other well-known works such as Love Alone Is Credible, Prayer, and Heart of the World. Highly regarded by Pope John Paul II, who named him a cardinal of the Catholic Church, von Balthasar died shortly before being received into the sacred college.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0898701902
• ISBN 13: 9780898701906
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 87