Mary for Today

by Hans Urs Von Balthasar, Edward Sri (Foreword by)

Overview

 

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781642291933
Publisher:	Ignatius Press
Publication date:	01/25/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	90
Sales rank:	248,501
File size:	572 KB

About the Author

Hans Urs von Balthasar (1905–1988) was a Swiss theologian widely regarded as one of the greatest theologians and spiritual writers of modern times. Named a cardinal by Pope John Paul II, he died shortly before being formally inducted into the College of Cardinals. He wrote over one hundred books, including Prayer, Heart of the World, Mary for Today, Love Alone Is Credible, Mysterium Paschale and his major multi-volume theological works: The Glory of the Lord, Theo-Drama and Theo-Logic.

Edward Sri is a well-known author and speaker. He is a founding leader of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) and holds a doctorate from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. He serves as a professor of theology at the Augustine Institute and resides with his wife and their eight children in Littleton, Colorado.

Table of Contents

Foreword 7

Preface: Mary in Our Time 13

1 In the Wilderness 19

The Woman and the Dragon 21

Spat upon and Nourished 25

The Woman's Children Wage War 29

2 Giving Birth in Pain 33

Advent 35

"My little children, with whom I am again in travail" 38

Giving Birth to Heaven 40

3 Mary, the Memory of the Church 45

Mary's Pondering 47

Mary and Pentecost 51

The Teacher of the Church 54

4 Marriage and Virginity 59

The Heritage of Israel 61

Mary and Joseph 64

Mary and John 65

5 The Poor 69

Magnificat 71

"Do whatever he tells you" 73

"And his mother and his brethren came" 75

6 The Wound Creates Space 77

Humility Is Unconscious 79

Wound as Refuge 80

Her Protective Mantle 83