Glories of Mary

One of the most beloved and comprehensive treatments of Marian devotion in Catholic literature, Glories of Mary has sustained centuries of believers in their love for the Mother of God. Saint Alphonsus Liguori, a Doctor of the Church and master of spiritual theology, wrote this work in eighteenth-century Naples as a passionate defense of Marian veneration against heretical criticisms from Jansenist circles. He gathered citations from the Church Fathers and the great theological doctors across the centuries, weaving their wisdom with his own spiritual insights into a tapestry of doctrine and devotion. The result is not merely a theological treatise but a heart laid bare before Mary, offering believers prayers, practices, and profound meditations on her role in salvation history. Though written in a specific historical moment, the book speaks across the ages to anyone seeking to understand why Catholics turn to Mary as their spiritual mother and the easiest path to her Son. It remains essential reading for anyone wishing to grasp the depth and beauty of Catholic Marian spirituality.