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by Fulton J. Sheen (Author) "Every person carries within his heart a blueprint of the one he loves..." (more)
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Fulton J. Sheen tells the story of Mary and examines Marian beliefs ranging from the Immaculate Conception to the miracle of Fatima, from the angel's announcement that Mary was to be the mother of Jesus to the time of her assumption into heaven.

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  • Paperback: 276 pages
  • Publisher: Ignatius Press (September 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0898705975
  • ISBN-13: 978-0898705973
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Our Lord, Blessed Mother, Divine Son, Son of God, Our Blessed Lord, Our Lady, Mother of God, John the Baptist, Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, Original Sin, New Testament, Holy Ghost, Divinity of Christ, Jesus Christ, Virgin Mary, God Himself, Madonna of the World, Hail Mary, Immaculate Heart, Light of the World, Sacred Scripture, Lady of Equity, Our Savior, Roman Empire
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The book that will infuse the reader with a love for Mary, July 5, 1999
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This book tells the story of Mary. It is not a biography, but a theological and devotional treatise on the Mother of God. Bishop Sheen adeptly considers the different phases of Mary's life from her Immaculate Conception to her Assumption. He examines Marian beliefs ranging from her position as Mother of God to her Apparitions at Fatima in 1917, and the importance of the Rosary. Sheen sets out to prove that devotion to Mary cannot be seperated from devotion to her Son, Jesus. Likewise, true love for Jesus should lead the disciple to a devotion to Mary. Sheen points out that without Mary, we could not have Jesus and we should love Mary simply because Jesus did! One cannot help but be moved by the authors portrayal of this Woman of Faith. It was Sheen's hope that his book would draw the reader to Mary as he was, "like a piece of iron to a magnet but never without her Son." It is this readers view that Sheen succeeded admirably.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Irish Wit, Humour & Our Lady, August 9, 2001
By Barry E. DeWalt (Redding, CA USA) - See all my reviews
Bishop Fulton Sheen has done a wonderful job explaining devotion to Mary. If you had the opportunity to create your mother, how would you make her? Wouldn't you want a perfect mother if you could make her so? And if so, why would God be any different in making Our Lady than you or I?

This is one example of the way Bishop Sheen reasons his way through Marian doctrine. Of course, the good Bishop's wit is present throughout.

Because of Bishop Sheens wit and ability to communicate, his reasoning is quite easily understandable. For non-Catholics, this work may give you pause to think about the woman whom the Holy Spirit inspired to say "All generations shall call me blessed."

I found most interesting Bishop Sheen's treatment of how Muslims have a devotion to Mary. She is most blessed above all women, even above Mohammed's own daughter, Fatima.

Although this book is in no way intended to be a scriptural defense of Marian doctrine, Bishop Sheen's refreshing insights and new ways of looking at this topic are sure to benefit any reader who is open to thinking about what the mother of Our Lord must have been like and what qualities she might have had.

I recommend this book highly. Don't pass the opportunity to put this one into your library.

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Marvelous book on Marian doctrine, January 17, 2001
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The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen pulls together common misconceptions various religions have about the Catholic Church's beliefs about Mary, and gives insights and Biblical reasons why Catholics honor her so greatly. There is also a chapter I found really informative on "Mary and the Moslems" which tells about the Islamic beliefs of Mary, i.e. that she is to be the most honored of women and that the Koran speaks of Mary and the Virgin Birth of Jesus. This book would be wonderful for those wishing for a greater love for Our Blessed Mother, as well as those Protestants who mistakingly think Mary should be less revered and those beginning their conversion to Catholicism.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A theological gem
Bishop Sheen's book on Mary touches on so many aspects of life that it is almost unfair to say that it is "about Mary" except that as the Mother of Christ, Mary's life IS all... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The World's First love
Inspirational writing guided by the Holy Spirit through Bishop Fulton Sheen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars No one does it better than Sheen!
I must say after reading this book that no one does it better than Venerable Fulton Sheen. His insight and knowledge of Mary from the Gospels and Church teachings is truly... Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Definitely not one of Sheen's best!
I am a great admirer of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and I adore many of the books he has written, but I believe that The World's First Love is not one of his best literary... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Magnificent Achievement
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