A Guide to Fifty of the World's Most Famous Marian Shrines.
This book is a glorious, lavishly illustrated guide to the most famous Marian shrines around the world. Fifty of the best-loved and most visited shrines are featured, including shrines in Great Britain, Ireland, France, Germany, Bosnia, Israel, Italy, Portugal, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, America, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand and other nations around the world.
Peter Mullen tells the story of each shrine's miraculous beginnings, and goes on to look at the subsequent history of each site and the events and celebrations which are part of the religious life of the shrine today. He describes the amazing cures and spiritual blessings which have been witnessed and includes helpful practical information for visitors.
This delightful and unique book also explores the rich history and symbolism of the Marian phenomenon through prayers, paintings, poems, hymns and extracts from literature, reflecting the Virgin Mary's special place in our hearts.
Whether we want to make our own pilgrimage to a shrine, discover more of the background to these sites of devotion or simply enjoy their beauty, 'Shrines Of Our Lady' will strike a chord within us all.
