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This book celebrates the spiritual mysteries and magnificence of Mary and her mission. She has inspired humanity for more than two thousand years and will continue to do so long into the future. Over several weeks, the author received a series of poems that focus on Mary and reflect each of the mysteries surrounding her life on earth. A few months later, the idea evolved to use these poems as introductions to each of the mysteries, illustrated by great works of art. The selected artworks portray turning points in Mary's life, from Immaculate Conception and Annunciation to more modern apparitions of her being. The artists' works represent epiphanies that invite us to behold and partake inwardly in each mystery.

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9781621484066

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""Beautiful. Breathtaking. Stunning. Earth-shaking. Gives direct evidence of things not seen. Opens a window through which to behold the spiritual world. Spirit is made manifest upon Earth. Behold."" --J. Bruce Murphy ""This beautiful collection of pictures that Neill Reilly has put together with his profound words provides individual paths for those searching to awaken and share in an existence beyond the confines of only the material world. All human beings are called to follow in Mary's footsteps by bringing to birth the awareness of God's presence in our hearts, souls and minds. Each one in his own way and time is called. Each is given the grace to carry out the task. Looking at these images that can guide us to ever new and extraordinary paths of blessing, paths of love and paths of living. They are powerful images and the Spirit of Truth runs through them."" --Roxanne Murphy ""This book is a work of art. It begs to be savored, pondered, and left accessible on a bedside or coffee table so that it can be revisited again and again. The thoughtful ordering of Neill Reilly's simple yet profound poetry as bridges to a collection of masterpieces depicting Mary's spiritual path on earth leads one on an inner journey that is both sublime and heart-wrenching. One cannot encounter this wonderful book and be left unchanged. Reilly has given us a powerful glimpse of the mystery and magnificence of Mary that invites us to behold her presence with all of our senses."" --Bill Kelly ""This book is stunning. The words take my breath away, as do the gorgeous works of art hand-picked from so many collections. I've been fortunate to have admired many of them in person. Congratulations on this inspired book. I cannot wait to have it my hands! "" --Raquel Martinez-Fonts ""This is a truly spectacular, instructive and powerful book. Neill has shown his inspiration through his fine poems that have led him to seek out apposite and clarifying works of art by the best artists which illustrate his faith and insights as recorded in his poems. The selection of pictures (and sculpture and etchings) bears constant review and examination. The key is Neill's statement that 'These great artists seem to have been present in the moment they are depicting.' As Einstein said, 'Time is a persistent illusion.' What we have here--assembled with great sensitivity and insight by Neill--is a breakthrough in time, a trembling of the curtain, revealing the ultimate fascination and power of the Virgin's story and the Gospels of Christ. Each picture is somehow unexpected and surprising in its insight, and its usefulness as a key to the Holy Spirit. I go back again and again to the Immaculate Conceptions of Tiepolo and Velasquez. Sublime beauty of character and form. The surprising Tanners, the Rembrandt entombment, the Caravaggios, The Madonna of the Book by Botticelli, the Blake watercolor of the sepulcher, The Durer etchings, at first not welcoming but rewarding close examination. Over and over the character and magic of Mary and Christ are revealed in unexpected gestures, scenes, and colors. Brilliant art. Beautiful poems introducing each section. And finally visual epiphany, each piece worthy of meditation and offering the reward of enlightenment. One could have no better gift than to receive this book and place it near at hand for constant education and pleasure. Art as its highest and most powerful."" -- Charles Wick

Author Information

Neill Reilly taught High School English for seven years before working in finance and financial technology.

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