Experience the profound teachings of the great Pope Saint John Paul II on the Blessed Virgin Mary through
Totus Tuus: Catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary
(2023).
This 260-page hardcover book collects the addresses given by Saint John Paul II during his weekly general audiences from September 1995 to November 1997, in which he delved into the life, mission, and role of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the Church and the world.
These 70 catecheses explore Church's doctrine concerning the Blessed Virgin Mary, providing a rich and comprehensive introduction to Catholic Mariology. Topics covered include:
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Annunciation of the Lord to the Blessed Virgin
The Perpetual Virginity of Mary
The Visitation to Saint Elizabeth
The Blessed Virgin Mary's Role in the Childhood, Hidden Years, and Public Ministry of Jesus
The Assumption
The Blessed Virgin Mary's Role as Mother of the Church
Marian Devotion
Appendix of Marian Prayers in Latin and English
Whether seeking insight or inspiration,
will enrich anyone's spiritual journey.
"
After pausing in the previous catecheses to reflect more deeply on the identity and mission of the Church, I now feel the need to turn our gaze to the Blessed Virgin, she who is the perfect realisation of the Church's holiness and its model...
" (Pope St John Paul II, General Audience, 6 September 1995).