The Face of the Heavenly Mother - Paperback
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In an age of confusion about womanhood, Venerable József Cardinal Mindszenty offers a radiant, hope-filled exploration of the beauty, strength, and sacred calling of mothers. Written in the cauldron of persecution and with the heart of a true shepherd, The Face of the Heavenly Mother is a stirring tribute to the women whose love shapes families, regenerates the Church, and reflects the tender mercies of God Himself.
At the center of this masterpiece stands Mary, Mother of the Lord -- the perfect image of all maternity. Mindszenty shows how every noble quality found in earthly mothers shines first in her, and how in Mary a new era dawned for women. From Scripture to the early Church, from heroic saints such as St. Monica to the maternal mystery of the Church herself, these pages produce a breathtaking portrait of motherhood's eternal dignity. With warmth and uncommon spiritual insight, Mindszenty guides readers to:- Rediscover the God-given nobility of women and mothers
- See how Mary serves as model and mirror of every maternal vocation
- Understand the maternal heart of the Church, which nurtures souls into eternal life
- Recognize the nobility and spiritual significance of women, whose love, fidelity, and sacrifice safeguard families and nations
Be inspired by the courage of mothers who sustained the Faith through suffering, persecution, and cultural upheaval
This book was written not only for mothers, but for all who desire to honor womanhood and see it restored to its rightful eminence. Mindszenty brilliantly shows that only Christianity lifts woman to her full value and that the renewal of the world begins with the renewal of the maternal heart.
Venerable József Mindszenty was born in Hungary on March 29, 1892. He was ordained to the priesthood on the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 12, 1915, and was consecrated bishop of Veszprém on March 25, 1944. From November 27, 1944, to April 20, 1945, he was imprisoned by the Nazis. Pope Pius XII appointed him archbishop of Esztergom and primate of Hungary on October 2, 1945. Just a few months later, on February 18, 1946, the Holy Father raised him to the cardinalate. As Pope Pius XII placed the cardinal's hat on his head, the pope said: "Among the thirty-two, you will be the first to suffer the martyrdom whose symbol this red color is."
When the communists arrested Cardinal Mindszenty in Budapest on December 26, 1948, his twenty-three long years of persecution, suffering, and enforced isolation began. Throughout his ordeals, he was unwavering in his faith, hope, and love of God. Upon the request of Pope Paul VI, Cardinal Mindszenty departed from hisContributor(s)
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