Title: The Greatest Marian Titles: Their History, Meaning and Usage  Author: Anthony M. Buono  ISBN: 0-8189-1247-2  Paperback: xxvi + 301 pp.  Price: $16.95 + shipping  To Order call:  1 800-343-ALBA (2522)  Please have your Master  or Visa card ready To order online click here.

Titles immediately impart an essential fact about the person to whom they refer. From the beginning the Church has used titles to designate aspects of the Lord - some of which are: "Messiah," "Lamb of God," "Son of Man," "Son of God," and "Sun of Justice." Titles for Mary in the Liturgy and in piety are likewise numerous. They refer to some dignity, honor, distinction, or preeminence attached to her by reason of her rank, office, precedent, pirvilege, or attainment. In short, each of Mary's titles ultimately emphasizes some aspect of her relationship to God or to us. No matter what the titles, every one of them recalls the person to whom it is applied, and we give our veneration to her. The present work details in some depth twenty-four official titles which provide a veritable encyclopedia of Mariology enabling the reader to encounter the unique and loving countenance of our heavenly Mother in diverse situations and under a wide variety of aspects.

 

Anthony M. Buono is the author of four other Alba House titles: Our School of Faith (1982), Praying with the Church (1990), Active Participation at Mass (1994), and The Greatest Marian Prayers (1999). Involved with the Liturgy for most of his life, he has writtren widely on Mary, the Liturgy, and prayer, and his other books include Spotlight on Liturgy (1981), Favorite Prayers to Our Lady (1991), the best-selling book Dictionary of Mary (1997; editor; revised edition), and Favorite Indulgenced Prayers (2006). For many years, he penned monthly magazine columns on "Mary" for Queen of All Hearts and "Liturgy" for Pastoral Life, as well as contributed articles to Catholic Digest, Emmanuel, Our Family, and St. Anthony Messenger. He received his doctorate in theology from Fordham University. Reviews Over the centuries, Catholic tradition has elaborated numerous titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Each one provides a particular insight into her relationship with her Son and her unique role in God's plan. Author Anthony Buono looks at 24 of these titles, exploring their history, meaning and usage. The book's introduction discusses the importance of such names in understanding Mary's present mission, noting their biblical, conciliar and traditional sources. Each of the succeeding chapters focuses on one particular title. The names examined range from the best known -- Mother of God, Immaculate Conception, Queen of Peace -- to some that may be less familiar -- New Eve, Daughter of Zion, Seat of Wisdom. An Index of more than 200 "selected" Marian titles bears further witness to the richness of the Marian devotional tradition. --TCA Reviews in The Catholic Answer, August 2008 Greatest Titles: The Greatest Marian Titles: Their History, Meaning and Usage is a wonderful explanation of some of the powerful words the Church and her members have used to describe the Mother of God. From the beginning the Church has used titles to designate aspects of our Lord, like Messiah, Lamb of God, Son of Man, Son of God, etc. Titles for Mary in the Liturgy and in piety are likewise numerous. This book deals with 26 titles which provide a veritable encyclopedia of Mariology. --Crux of the News, June 9, 2008 Top of Page