Mirror of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Discover one of the great Marian classics of the Middle Ages through the luminous writings of St. Bonaventure, the Seraphic Doctor of the Church. In Mirror of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Bonaventure invites readers to contemplate the incomparable dignity, purity, and holiness of the Mother of God, revealing how every privilege bestowed upon Mary reflects the wisdom and mercy of God in His plan of salvation.

Beginning with the Angel Gabriel's greeting at the Annunciation, St. Bonaventure unfolds profound meditations on Mary's virtues, her unique participation in the mystery of redemption, and her intimate union with the Holy Trinity. Drawing richly from Sacred Scripture and the wisdom of the Church Fathers, this timeless work leads readers beyond admiration into imitation, inspiring greater confidence in Mary's maternal intercession and a deeper love for Jesus Christ through His Blessed Mother.