Apologia Pro Sancta Maria–Mater Pulchrae Dilectionis (Mother of Fair Love): Mater Viventium Sacramentorum Caritatis (Mother of the Living Sacraments of Charity), Book 2

by Joseph P. Michael, Th.D., with a foreword by Fr. Edward Looney

This work tackles another Marian topic that was left unresolved at the conclusion of Second Vatican Council, namely, Mary’s mediation of the grace of the sacraments. This work is partly apologetic, partly catechetical but mostly theological. The inquiry also identifies departures from Catholic teaching by non-Catholic Christian denominations which may serve the interests of the Church’s efforts directed to Christian unity and Catholic evangelization. In a slight departure from accepted scholarly approaches to systematic theology, this investigation introduces the mystical revelations of the Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich and the Venerable Sister Mary of Agreda in support of the argument that Mary mediates the grace of the sacraments ex opere operantis, helping to make a person more disposed to the worthy reception of the sacraments of charity so they become living sacraments of love.

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TESTIMONIALS

“This work offers the Church not only a theological explanation for an unresolved question that posed a conundrum for theologians at the Council but also a powerful reminder of the importance of Marian devotion, of the power of Mary’s mediation and of loving one another as a remedy to the difficult challenges facing the Church, a remedy which I heartedly endorse.” – from the foreword by Fr. Edward Looney, President Emeritus of the Mariological Society of America
“Joseph P. Michael’s text offers the reader a rich opportunity to reflect on the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary as Mediator of All Grace, especially in the sacraments. He does so in a manner consistent with the rich Tradition of the Church, Thomistic theology, and the Magisterium. It is a rich treasure of wisdom.” – Rev. John P. Cush, STD, Professor of Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology, Saint Joseph’s Seminary and College (Dunwoodie), Yonkers, New York

Having evaluated a draft of this work, Fr. Soto said simply, “’Insisto (I insist)’ that this work continue.” – Rev. Randy Soto, STL, STD, Sacred Scripture scholar

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Joseph P. Michael holds two degrees in the applied sciences, two post-graduate degrees in Catholic theology and a doctorate (Th.D.) in Mariology, this following a long career as a business consultant serving the needs of the sick and elderly. In addition to his scholarly work, he is currently the Director of two Eucharistic Apostolates that serve the liturgical needs of Catholic parishes across the US and Canada.

He may be contacted at joseph.p.michael.publications@gmail.com

 

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