{"product_id":"a-heart-like-marys-31-daily-meditations-to-help-you-live-and-love-as-she-does-paperback","title":"A Heart Like Mary's: 31 Daily Meditations to Help You Live and Love as She Does - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward Looney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Heart Like Mary's \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect book for all Catholics wishing to begin or deepen their devotion to Mary. Author and Marian theologian Rev. Edward Looney guides us through thirty-one daily meditations on the unique characteristics of Mary's heart. This easy-to-read and engaging monthly devotional is full of practical lessons that address the personal challenges we all face as Mary's fellow pilgrims walking the path of faith. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the midst of feeling lost in his prayer life and relationship with God, Fr. Looney found himself reflecting on who Mary is and how he could be more like her. He learned that by daily meditating on Mary's attributes and praying for the grace to have a heart like hers he could turn his pessimistic and critical thoughts into optimistic and charitable ones. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Heart Like Mary's \u003c\/i\u003eoffers readers a simple yet reflective introduction to Marian spirituality by way of a month-long daily devotional. Readers come away with a clear sense of who Mary was, how she cares for and looks after the faithful, and how we can honor her in our daily lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Based heavily on scripture, Church teaching, and Looney's personal experience, A Heart Like Mary's gently teaches us how to imitate Mary's love for others and devotion to God. Each day's meditation offers simple yet reflective insight into a unique characteristic of Mary's heart. You'll discover twenty-one attributes and ten separate desires of her heart, including: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Heart That Says Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Heart That Rejoices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Heart Filled with Generous Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Heart Attentive to the Needs of Others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Heart of Compassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Heart Desiring to Alleviate Suffering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Heart Desiring Us to Pray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Heart Desiring Peace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAs we're guided through each of these meditations, we'll find inspiration for changing our own behavior and heart's disposition so that we, too, can respond to God, our loved ones, and life's obstacles with the same tenderness that Mary does. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each day provides a scriptural quote or message from one of Mary's apparitions, followed by a reflection leading us into the depths of Mary's heart and showing us how to mirror her heart. We also will be invited to call upon Mary's intercession, asking her to give us a heart like hers. Each meditation concludes with a challenge to incorporate a love for Mary into our prayer life and action toward others.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRev. Edward Looney\u003c\/b\u003e is a Marian theologian and Catholic author and speaker who serves as a priest in the Diocese of Green Bay. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Looney earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy in 2011 from Conception Seminary College. He also received a bachelor's degree in sacred theology and a master's degree in divinity from the University of St. Mary of the Lake\/Mundelein Seminary. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 2007, Looney received the Sharon Schumer Pro-Life Award. He is a member of the Thomas Merton Society and the Mariological Society of America, where he was elected to be a councilor in 2015. He is the author of seven books. He has contributed to numerous publications, including \u003ci\u003eCatholic Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCatholic Exchange\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIgnitum Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCatholic Lane\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHomiletic and Pastoral Review\u003c\/i\u003e. He also has appeared on EWTN TV and Radio, Relevant Radio, the Catholic Channel on SiriusXM Radio, Spirit Radio, Mater Dei Radio, and Radio Maria.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 6.8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770954744096,"sku":"9781594717833","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5d5e5263b59d1ed3038d2c4b8a30a991.webp?v=1780381327","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-heart-like-marys-31-daily-meditations-to-help-you-live-and-love-as-she-does-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}