MARIA, GRATIA PLENA

Description

Here is another book from the gifted writer and teacher, Prof. A. S. Francis. Every page of this book is aglow with his fervent devotion to Our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary. He has succeeded in transforming the print medium into a pulpit for proclaiming the efficacy of Mother Mary’s intercession. His portrayal of Mother Mary is free from clichés that normally clutter such a portrayal. If there is any repetition, it is only for highlighting and focusing. But that too adds a poetic quality to the portrayal.
There is logical sequence and progress in the way the chapters are arranged and the ideas are presented. He begins the expatiation of the Grace, that fills Mary, with the attention-arresting assertion: “The Grace, that fills Mary, is beyond the boundaries of analytical possibilities.” Such assertions proclaim the necessity of humility for faith. Biblical teachings, literary passages and citations from other scriptures flow in profusion.
Tales, anecdotes, experiences and testimonies of the great and the good render a special spiritual charm to the book, a special spiritual charm that fortifies faith. This book gives food for thoughts, meditations, annual retreats and prayer sessions. Preachers can rake a lot from this book for their sermons.