Far more than a simple account of the life of the Blessed Virgin, this captivating tale is an invitation to see the life of Our Lord through the heart of His Mother.
Drawing upon Sacred Scripture and the traditions handed down by the Church, we are given a unique view into Our Lady's loving participation in the saving mission of her Divine Son. Through the joys and sorrows of her earthly life, we come to know our heavenly Mother more intimately, and to love her more deeply.
As Dom Paul Séjourné writes in his preface:
“This, then, is the Gospel of Mary. But it is even more: it brings to life the fullness of the Christian faith. Using the plain words of sacred scripture, it weaves a jeweled tapestry. For though the Gospels tell us little of Christ’s mother, we need not deprive ourselves of this poetry simply because those teachings are here enriched by the many beautiful things that have been related by the Fathers of the Church, or by saintly souls to whom Our Lady has revealed her secrets.”
“In weaving together the accounts of Mary’s role in her son’s life as found in the gospels, I hope you will find here all the tenderness and love of Mary’s own heart speaking to you.”
Originally published in France in 1927, this delightful book is the first in the Our Friends in Heaven trilogy by Pierre and Germaine Noury. Its lively illustrations, carefully restored and color-corrected in shades of cobalt blue and seafoam green, accompany a lovingly adapted English text that preserves the poetic charm of the French original.
You can read more about the translation and restoration of this trilogy in our blog.
11" x 8.5" hardcover 40 pages
