THE LIFE OF MARY AS SEEN BY THE MYSTICS

The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics provides a detailed look at the life of the Virgin Mother from the Immaculate Conception until her Assumption. Compiled by reference librarian and Franciscan, Raphael Brown, in 1951.  This work brings together the visions and revelations of four devout women separated by centuries but united in their Catholic faith and piety.

The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics provides greater context to the life of Jesus Christ by bringing the reader closer to His earthly mother. It explains the trials she suffered in order to bring about the salvation of mankind.

This work is unique in that not only is it focused entirely on the Virgin Mary, but its sources were all women as well. The four “mystics” whose writings make up the basis of this work lived in different times and different nations. But they were all devout Catholics who dedicated their lives to their faith.

These mystics are St. Elizabeth of Schönau, St. Bridget of Sweden, Ven. Mother Mary of Jesus of Agreda, Sister Anna Catherine Emmerich.

The visions and revelations of these four remarkable women were compiled and condensed by Mr. Brown into a coherent narrative. Beginning with the history of her parents, St. Ann and St. Joachim, it follows Mary from her Immaculate Conception through her life to the Assumption. It describes her many conversations with God and his angels throughout her life, the revelation that she would be the mother of the Messiah, and the trials that she had to undergo to prove herself worthy of serving God’s only son.