{"product_id":"the-marian-option-gods-solution-to-a-civilization-in-crisis-hardcover","title":"The Marian Option: God's Solution to a Civilization in Crisis - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGress Carrie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"How can we save civilization?\"\u003c\/i\u003e It's becoming a common question. As the world descends into chaos, Christians are thinking deeply about how to stem the tide. Many options have been presented to overcome Christian persecution and cultural decadence, but the \u003ci\u003eThe Marian Option\u003c\/i\u003e is one that is already in motion...and has been for centuries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Dr. Carrie Gress provides a thoroughly researched account of the significant cultural and military events where Mary interceded on behalf us, her children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a detective's eye, Gress uncovers the fascinating details of Mary's role in major geopolitical shifts, showing how instrumental Our Mother was in: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeing Spain from Islamic occupation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgniting the largest mass conversion to Catholicism in history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeading an unassuming priest to bring down the world's most powerful empire without firing a shot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStomping out heresies and false teachings from the Church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBeyond the battlefield, \u003ci\u003eThe Marian Option\u003c\/i\u003e also highlights the link between Marian devotion and culture, showing how the arts flourish when devotion to her is strong. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e If we want to protect our children and our faith--if we want to restore civilization to Christ--Mary is the key. Not only is she keenly interested in assisting Christians, she has the ability to do so, even in the face of the gravest odds. We just have to ask. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Marian Option\u003c\/i\u003e will leave you with a new perspective on the Blessed Mother, a renewed hope in the future of the Church and the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e INCLUDES AN APPENDIX WITH A ROAD MAP OF PRACTICAL ADVICE AND EXAMPLES FOR EVERY CATHOLIC (INCLUDING CHILDREN) TO LIVE OUT THE MARIAN OPTION\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarrie Gress is a Fellow at The Ethics and Public Policy Center and a Scholar at The Institute for Human Ecology at Catholic University of America. She is a prolific writer and author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Marian Option, The Anti-Mary Exposed, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTheology of Home.\u003c\/i\u003e She and her husband, and five children, live in Virginia. She is also the editor of the online Catholic women's magazine, TheologyofHome.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.6 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 22, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771819557152,"sku":"9781505109108","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d901f260742971c1d87aa45a16aa6992.webp?v=1780394420","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-marian-option-gods-solution-to-a-civilization-in-crisis-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}