Joyful Encounters with Mary: A Woman's Guide to Living the Mysteries of the Rosary - Paperback

by Maria V. Gallagher (Author)

Amid life's daily struggles, one can find true joy in encountering and loving the Blessed Mother and, in turn, encountering and loving her Son. We can relate to Mary as not only mother but friend, based on our mutual experiences with the mysteries of life. Joyful Encounters with Mary speaks of the power that can be unleashed when one surrenders to God's sometimes mystifying plan. While facing various challenges -- from birthing a baby to birthing a project -- we can experience a peace that surpasses all understanding and leads to incomparable joy.

Author Biography

Maria V. Gallagher is an accomplished journalist whose work has received awards from the Associated Press, the Cleveland Press Club, the Society of Professional Journalists, and United Press International. Her radio work has been heard on AP Radio, NPR, Holy Family Radio, and JMJ Radio. An advocate for pregnant women and their children, Maria writes regularly for National Right to Life News Today. Maria is also active in the lay apostolate known as the worldwide Cursillo movement. The mother of a beautiful ballerina, Maria makes her home in central Pennsylvania.