The Mystical City of God: A Popular Abridgement of the Divine History and Life of the Virgin Mother of God Kindle Edition

I'm been fascinated with the stories of "The Blue Lady" legends of the Southwestern United States for years. And although I had read about the Nun,who the legends talk about, I found myself skeptical about a book authored by her. That being said, I ordered this book and with my finest critical glasses on, started reading the book. What an awesome delight I found it to be. Not written like many writers of here time, her words flow smoothly and her subjects are most devote and life changing, when applied on one's own way of living! Definitely a five stars from this reader!

I am quoting from someone famous: “The more I learn, the more I realize I don’t know anything.” While the Bible has almost next to nothing about Mary, Venerable Mary of Jesus of Agreda knew almost everything about Her. This nun had the power of bilocation and is attributed to converting Native Americans in Arizona and New Mexico while remaining physically in Spain. I had no idea of this nun until after I read the book. All I can say is my faith makes sense in relation to what Mary’s role was and is. If the topic of Mary turns you off, this book will not. I won’t say anymore on this book with the hopes that everyone will read it. Everyone needs to read it.

I wish I was able to purchase this book for every one I know. I have read it 2 times and now have tested ablity to have it read to me from 1/2 the cost. I purchased the full Unabridged 4 book volume. This is a lot for me at the moment but I've promised myself the gift of taking the time to read it this year. I have given it to every Catholic Priest that has been a art of my life. I have even given as a gift to a Doctor I had to see quite often a few years ago. If there is any belief in you about the appearances of the Blessed Mother purchase this book. Your faith even if you are still on the border line will take a giant leap forward. GIVE YOURSELF THIS GIVE.

I am a cradle Catholic. I've always known about Mary as the Blessed Mother of Jesus.While I have had a deep sense of Faith and kinship with the Holy Trinity, I didn't give much thought to Mary. That was until a friend sent a Miraculous Medal to me a couple of months ago. What a miracle and search for knowledge was ignited by this gift.This was originally printed in 4 separate volumes. These have been joined into this one, very hefty, book. The paperback version has 608 pages. The table of contents is invaluable in that it helps one navigate the way through the life of Our Blessed Mother.I have spent time with tabs etc to organize the book. I don't imagine it would be one that a person would read from cover to cover. I am using it as a reference book, reading the section that pertains to the daily readings of the Catholic Church.Great book for every Catholic home.

I have always had a natural devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and have made the St. Louis de Montfort consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary. However, I much shamefully admit that prior to reading The Mystical City of God, I new very little about Our Lady. This book has literally changed my life. Each chapter is jaw dropping as it fills in all the details of Mary's early life.

This is not for anyone who is anti-Catholic because it is something that can be accepted only based on faith. Faith that God allows certain of His servants to receive visions, locutions, etc., and that they can be passed along to the faithful. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, there is no new revelation since the Canon of scripture was decided. These private revelations are special graces given to the recipient and so long as they do not go against the Faith, the local bishop can deem them acceptable for the faithful to read and to accept or reject as they choose.I believe that they are actual factual events and am grateful to God for giving such graces to His faithful. I especially enjoyed learning, through Mary of Agreda, about the life of Mary that is not recorded in the Gospels or other New Testament books. Another favorite of mine is The Dolorous Passion Of Jesus Christ" by Anne Catherine Emmerich. We used it in conjunction with a Lenten study on the Passion of Christ this past spring and it greatly enhanced our understanding of all the suffering endured by Jesus and his mother Mary.

This is a very deep tome on the Life of Mary, the mother of God. Took me a long, slow time to get through it. But well-worth it. I now have a whole new perspective on Mary the virgin Mother! This was the "abridged" version--can't imagine getting through the Unabridged version!!!

If you thought you knew your Christian faith, this book is the "outline" of the full 4 Volume set which explains the meaning and continuity between the Old and New Testaments. This is what Judeo-Christianity means in its true depth. Get an older dictionary, you're going to need it. Written in formal English as translated from the original Spanish text, it explains the lives of the Virgin Mary, her Son, Jesus Christ, St. Joseph, the nature of the battle between the influences of the Righteous Angels of God and the Demonic angels of Satan here on earth, the weaknesses of human nature and why the Disciplines and Sacraments of Judeo-Chrisianity (Roman Catholicism) are necessary to successfully defeat Evil in this world.This book clarifies and is the Doctrine of Roman Catholicism. It is excellent. This version is condensed from the unabridged version which is 4 full Volumes and also corresponds exactly with the verses of the Bible. It contains Imprimaturs.

Excellent

If any ones faith feels a bit dull, i'm sure that reading this will help to renew and make it feel real again

Mary's creation of soul and body was a carefully created being...deliberately to be gifted and in closenes with the Trinity as no other creature created beforehand...she was exalted in Her relationship higher than any angel and even over the original man creation of adam and eve. No sector of her existance was overlooked...from her parents or anything. She was ordained to be Gods' Holy and Perfect Spouse....His Queen from the moment of her creation and onto her Immaculate Conception as the covenant to give birth to Lord and Saviour Jesus. From all 9 choirs of angels was chosen 100 from each..plus additional seraphim giving Mary a life-long angelic protectorate of 1,000 [personally picked by God] angels with St Michael in charge. Her intimate visions and dialogue with the 3 Persons of the Trinity is unparralleled [sp?].She intimately saw and felt the entire Crucifixtion...blow by blow carried in strength by God lest she die from the anxiety alone. Her time of departure from earth was a most heavenly and joyous taking that was so exceptional but deserved according to God of this most holy and perfect being. She now sits at the right hand of the Lord being given 'ALL' OF HEAVEN AND EARTH....SHE IS THE MOST HOLY QUEEN whose petitions on our behalf will never be denied..says the Almighty.

The best kept secret of the Church- no spiritual reading can compare to this one- a must read for all Christians- revealing the hidden life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as revealed to this Catholic Blessed. Her body is incorrupt after 400 years and she bilocated over 500 times from her convent. If you are not ready, this book will not make sense to you- but if you are advanced in level of faith- it will change your life forever.

A must read for all Christians!