Imitating Mary
Ten Marian Virtues for the Modern Mom
by Marge Fenelon
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Pub Date Apr 22 2013 | Archive Date May 13 2013
Description
In an age when women are bombarded with mothering advice,
award-winning Catholic journalist Marge Fenelon delves into eight
instances of Mary's life that depict Mary as the ultimate model and
companion for the modern mom.
In this first and only book to offer Mary's life as a template for living as a faithful Catholic mother today, readers will discover that it's possible to imitate Mary with the help of eight simple virtues gleaned from eight instances in Mary's life. A new book in the CatholicMom.com series, Imitating Mary unpacks Scripture and Catholic tradition to examine such biblical climaxes as Mary's betrothal to Joseph, the Annunciation, the scene at the foot of the Cross, and Pentecost. In doing so, Fenelon introduces readers to a Mary who faced challenges familiar to every mother—impatience, frustration, sacrifice, and grief—and she demonstrates how, in the face of these ordinary obstacles, her response was an extraordinary example of the virtues of patience, joy, trust, and faith. Imitating Mary offers substance and encouragement, giving practical tips and ideas for thriving in the trenches of motherhood.
In this first and only book to offer Mary's life as a template for living as a faithful Catholic mother today, readers will discover that it's possible to imitate Mary with the help of eight simple virtues gleaned from eight instances in Mary's life. A new book in the CatholicMom.com series, Imitating Mary unpacks Scripture and Catholic tradition to examine such biblical climaxes as Mary's betrothal to Joseph, the Annunciation, the scene at the foot of the Cross, and Pentecost. In doing so, Fenelon introduces readers to a Mary who faced challenges familiar to every mother—impatience, frustration, sacrifice, and grief—and she demonstrates how, in the face of these ordinary obstacles, her response was an extraordinary example of the virtues of patience, joy, trust, and faith. Imitating Mary offers substance and encouragement, giving practical tips and ideas for thriving in the trenches of motherhood.
Advance Praise
"My relationship with my own mother has probably made it easier for
me to fall in love with Mary, the mother of Jesus. That's because I saw
in Mom so many of the virtues of our Blessed Mother. In these pages,
these Marian virtues will come to life for you, and before you know it,
you will be letting Mary spiritually mother you."
Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Archbishop of New York
"Lovely and relevant—Imitating Mary is food for the mother's soul! Marge Fenelon unpacks Mary's virtuous role in Scripture and Church tradition and brilliantly puts it in language that modern-day mothers can identify with and readily apply to their lives. Simply beautiful!"
Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle
Author of Rooted in Love
"Imitating Mary is a book for mothers, but I, a man and a Jesuit priest, loved it. Through its personal stories, imaginative Gospel scenes, and reflection questions I came to better understand the vocation of motherhood and to enter more deeply into Mary's heart."
Rev. James Kubicki, S.J.
Author of A Heart on Fire
"So often we look to Mary as a prayerful companion but gloss over the very real fact that she was a mother who knew all the joys and struggles of raising a child. Marge Fenelon, in her beautiful book Imitating Mary, invites us to experience our moments of motherhood through the prism of our Blessed Mother's life."
Mary DeTurris Poust
Author of Cravings
"Imitating Mary is THE Mary book moms of all stripes have been waiting for, though they might not have known it. Fenelon makes the Blessed Mother into a real person without subtracting any of her amazing qualities. You'll want to read it, reread it, and share it with every mom you know."
Sarah Reinhard
Author of A Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy
"We get so used to thinking of Mary as 'Blessed Virgin' or 'Queen of Heaven' or 'Mother of God,' we sometimes forget that she was also a real-live, flesh-and-blood mother of a real-live, flesh-and-blood child. In her latest book, Marge Fenelon vividly brings to life the Mary who had to tell Joseph she was pregnant, who faced scorn for being an unwed mother, who had to watch her son grow up, enter into his own life, and eventually die before her eyes. If you've ever had trouble relating to the Mary of icons and holy cards, Imitating Mary will give you insightful—and very practical—ways to allow Mary to help you become the best parent you can be."
Woodeene Koenig-Bricker
Author of 365 Mary
Cardinal Timothy Dolan
Archbishop of New York
"Lovely and relevant—Imitating Mary is food for the mother's soul! Marge Fenelon unpacks Mary's virtuous role in Scripture and Church tradition and brilliantly puts it in language that modern-day mothers can identify with and readily apply to their lives. Simply beautiful!"
Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle
Author of Rooted in Love
"Imitating Mary is a book for mothers, but I, a man and a Jesuit priest, loved it. Through its personal stories, imaginative Gospel scenes, and reflection questions I came to better understand the vocation of motherhood and to enter more deeply into Mary's heart."
Rev. James Kubicki, S.J.
Author of A Heart on Fire
"So often we look to Mary as a prayerful companion but gloss over the very real fact that she was a mother who knew all the joys and struggles of raising a child. Marge Fenelon, in her beautiful book Imitating Mary, invites us to experience our moments of motherhood through the prism of our Blessed Mother's life."
Mary DeTurris Poust
Author of Cravings
"Imitating Mary is THE Mary book moms of all stripes have been waiting for, though they might not have known it. Fenelon makes the Blessed Mother into a real person without subtracting any of her amazing qualities. You'll want to read it, reread it, and share it with every mom you know."
Sarah Reinhard
Author of A Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy
"We get so used to thinking of Mary as 'Blessed Virgin' or 'Queen of Heaven' or 'Mother of God,' we sometimes forget that she was also a real-live, flesh-and-blood mother of a real-live, flesh-and-blood child. In her latest book, Marge Fenelon vividly brings to life the Mary who had to tell Joseph she was pregnant, who faced scorn for being an unwed mother, who had to watch her son grow up, enter into his own life, and eventually die before her eyes. If you've ever had trouble relating to the Mary of icons and holy cards, Imitating Mary will give you insightful—and very practical—ways to allow Mary to help you become the best parent you can be."
Woodeene Koenig-Bricker
Author of 365 Mary
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781594713644 |
| PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
