An uplifting and thought provoking book about Mary and it certainly made you stop and think, whether you are Catholic or not.

A Heart Like Mary’s

31 Daily Meditations to Help You Live and Love as She Does



by Edward Looney

Ave Maria Press

Christian , Religion & Spirituality

Pub Date 06 Oct 2017

I am reviewing a copy of A Heart Like May’s Through Ave Maria Press and Netgalley:

This Thirty one day journey through the heart of Mary the Mother Of Jesus, we are reminded of the patiently waiting heart of Mary as well as a Heart Seeking Clarity. A Chaste Heart reminds us of how the dangers of pornography affect many men in today’s world, and how a Chaste Heart is needed.

In this journey we are encouraged to be a heart that says yes, as well A Heart Filled with generous love. We are encouraged too, to be a heart that praises God, as well as being reminded of the importance of having a humble heart.

We are reminded too of the importance of having a heart that bares wrongs as well as having A Heart that adores. In this book we are reminded too that Mary had a heart that was pierced by swords, as well as having a heart that ponders and one that is searching for God.

A Heart Like Mary’s reminds us of the importance of having a heart that listens to God. We are encouraged too to have a heart that is attentive to others. As well as having a heart of compassion, and a heart that loves all people. We learn too of the importance of having a heart that both rejoices and feels sorrow. We are reminded too of the importance of having a heart filled with the spirit.

This book reminds us of how Mary had a heart that desired unity, as well as a Heart tat desired our salvation.

I give A Heart Like Mary’s five out of five stars!

Happy Reading!

"A Heart Like Mary's" offers a brief and meaningful daily reflection on the personality and spirituality of Our Lady as a means of encouragement and inspiration towards holiness for the reader. The reflections are deep enough to form the basis of a time of prayer, but succinct enough to be read before heading out to work for the day. "A Heart Like Mary's" would be a useful text for a women's group, Marian consecration preparation, a brief reflection before the rosary for a rosary group, and a source of inspiration for a Catholic campus ministry club.

With daily meditations covering each day in a month, this book looks at 31 attributes of Mary. Each meditation opens with a quote, often from the Bible. Next comes a reflection, followed by a prayer and an activity. Going through the series will encourage you to develop a better understanding of Mary and will encourage you to make a consecration to Mary.

I really, really love this book!

I am new to the Catholic Church, having converted from Protestantism. While I have spent the majority of my life following hard after God, Mary is someone that I wasn't "allowed" to pursue as a Protestant. After joining the Catholic Church, I found myself greatly curious to learn more about who Mary was and is. This book allowed me to daily spend some time with Mary...getting to know who she is through her heart. I love how this book was approached by the author, as well as the author's way of writing. A beautiful devotional that I will continue to read and learn from on a daily basis.