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First Published In 1944 And Now A Spiritual Classic For Catholics Across The Globe, The Reed Of God Contains Meditations On The Humanity Of Mary, Mother Of God. British Catholic Writer And Artist Caryll Houselander Lovingly Explores Marys Intimately Human Side, Depicting Our Lady As A Musical Instrument Who Makes Divine Love Known To The World. This Refreshed Edition Is Rich And Rewarding Reading For All Christians Who Wonder What Mary Was Really Like.While The Second Vatican Council Led To A Renewed Interest In The Theology And Person Of Mary, Caryll Houselander Offered A Simple Yet Profound Reflection On The Mother Of God Almost Fifteen Years Before The Council Began.Confronting The Static, Surreal Madonna Of The Christmas Card, Houselander Provides Instead An Intuitive, Warmly Human, And Approachable Image Of The Mother Of God. Through The Central Image Of A Reed That Is Played For Music, Houselander Demonstrates How Mary Chose To Make Herself An Instrument For The Divine Plan, Giving Her Inmost Being To The Proclamation Of Gods Greatness. In Sharing Her Distinctive Vision Of Mary, Houselander Offers The Mother Of God As A Model For All People Seeking To Be Instruments Of The Divine.The Essays And Poems In The Reed Of God Also Reflect On The Mysteries Of Marys Life And Her Impact On Salvation History. In The Books Four Parts, Houselander Explores Key Events Of Marys Life, Including Her Fiat, Finding Jesus In The Temple, And The Assumption, As Well As The Themes Of Fruitful Emptiness And The Eternal Search For Union With God.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Reed of God'? A: 'The Reed of God' primarily explores the humanity of Mary, Mother of God, presenting her as an approachable figure and an instrument of divine love.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Reed of God'? A: The author of 'The Reed of God' is Caryll Houselander, a British Catholic writer and artist.
- Q: When was 'The Reed of God' first published? A: 'The Reed of God' was first published in 1944.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition of 'The Reed of God' have? A: This edition of 'The Reed of God' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Reed of God'? A: 'The Reed of God' contains a total of 192 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the revised edition of 'The Reed of God'? A: The revised edition of 'The Reed of God' was published on May 29, 2020.
- Q: What are some key events in Mary's life discussed in the book? A: The book discusses key events in Mary's life such as her fiat, finding Jesus in the Temple, and the Assumption.
- Q: Is 'The Reed of God' suitable for non-Catholic readers? A: 'The Reed of God' offers reflections on Mary that can be appreciated by all Christians, not just Catholics.
- Q: What unique perspective does Caryll Houselander offer about Mary? A: Houselander presents Mary as a warm, human figure, contrasting with traditional depictions, and emphasizes her role as an instrument for divine purposes.
- Q: Are there any poems included in 'The Reed of God'? A: Yes, 'The Reed of God' includes essays and poems that reflect on the mysteries of Mary's life.