Miraculous Image of Our Lady

by Joan Carroll Cruz

Book Overview

100 true stories of approved miraculous statues, paintings and images of Our Lady, spanning 2,000 years! These images have spoken, brought cures, given off fragrance, wept blood or tears, etc. Includes Our Lady of Guadalupe, Akita, Pompeii, Prompt Succor, Czestochowa, Perpetual Help, Montserrat, etc. Gives renewed confidence in Mary's care for us her children. Great for the entire family!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895554844
• ISBN13: 9780895554840
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Tan Books
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Great For Doubters Of Mary's Power on Earth

This is a fabulous book for getting an idea of what Mary does, how she behaves, what causes merit her dramatic intervention, and how devotion to her - fervent devotion in numbers - makes a huge difference. It is SO clear after reading this book that she is here, she is listening. In addition to fortifying faith, this book provides extremely entertaining reading! The stories are better than most novels. For example, in Italy she stopped 35,000 violent ruffians and soldiers by telling them to "Get back! This land is mine!" because the women and children of that town had mobbed to the churches to pray for her protection. Truly spellbinding stories, some scary ones! Mary has been busier than we know. These are thoroughly witnessed and well-documented miracles that occurred at various Images. If you have ever had your doubts, or know anyone else who has, about Mary's power to intercede with God on our behalf, this book will settle them. Highly recommended!

A lovely, fascinating book

This is a truly lovely book. The stories associated with dozens of statues, icons and paintings of the Blessed Virgin Mary are told in a clear, interesting manner. There are quite a few pictures, but I'd love to have seen more color photos. Some of the images such as Our Lady of Perpetual Help are famous, others such as the Madonna Tal-Ghar and Notre Dame de Foy (a copy of which is enshrined in a three at the Shrine of the North American Martyrs at Auriesville, New York) are not so well known. This is the third book I have read by this author and I look forward to reading more!

Review from the Publisher

This is the companion book to Miraculous Images of Our Lady. Forty-two remarkable true accounts of miraculous manifestations of Our Lord from various parts of the globe; richly illustrated by actual photos - some in full color - of miraculous statues, crucifixes and other holy images, along with descriptions of the person whose lives they touched. Includes the Church's two most treasured images of Our Lord - the Holy Shroud and the Veil of Veronica - as well as the beloved Infant Jesus of Prague and the famous San Damiano Crucifix (pictured on the cover), from which Our Lord told St. Francis of Assisi to rebuild His Church. Also described are the Crucifix of Limpias, which "reenacted" the Passion of Christ; the crucifix that spoke to St. Thomas Aquinas, the crucifix of St. Bridget of Sweden, which resulted in the beautiful and famous 15 prayers and promises, plus many other images of comparable interest and inspiration. 138 illustrations (16 in color). 235pp. PB. Imprimatur.

Review from the Publisher

Another wonderful "collection" book by this popular best-selling author. Here are 100 true stories of approved miraculous statues, paintings and other images of Our Lady from all parts of the globe and spanning almost 2,000 years. Included are images that have spoken, that have brought miraculous cures and other special favors, that have helped in construction of Catholic churches, that have shed luminous rays leading to their discovery in hidden places, that have given off a celestial fragrance, been suspended in mid-air for over 5 centuries, or that have suddenly and unexplainable become extremely heavy so as to resist being moved from a favored place. Also described are images of Our Lady weeping blood and tears, of Our Lady lovingly holding the Infant Jesus, as well as the ornate and costly garments the faithful have created for these dear figures plus the special feast-days in their honor. Ranging across Italy, France, the U.S., Japan, Mexico, etc., the stories shared by Mrs. Cruz tell of the images of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Akita, Pompeii, Prompt Succor (New Orleans), Our Lady of the Smile (through which St. Therese the Little Flower was cured at age 10), Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, The Comforter of the Afflicted, The Comforter of the Afflicted, The Madonna of Consolation, Mother of Divine Love, Our Lady of Zapopan (Mexico) and many, many more! Scores of pictures, 33 in full color, make this terrific book come alive. 125 illustrations in all. A great Catholic treasure for every home library! 441pp. PB. Imprimatur.

It would be nice to see them all in person....

This is a very interesting and informative collection of historical stories about varying pictures and statues of our Blessed Mother that have exhibited miraculous actions and effects. The history alone is fascinating, and the miracles associated with each icon underscore the beauty and power of our Blessed Mother. Each item is roughly four to five pages in length, which provides plenty of detail without being overly verbose.