A Handbook on Guadalupe / Br Francis Mary

This is the most authoritative, complete and up-to-date book on all the facts, history and devotion of the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It includes the latest research and contributions from numerous Guadalupe experts including Fr. Christopher Rengers, Dr. Charles Wahlig, Janet Barber, Fr. Martinus Cawley and many others. Articles on over 35 topics, both scholarly and popular, include the historical roots of Guadalupe, scientific studies of the tilma, miracles and conversions, and much more. It offers the most in-depth treatment available of the biblical, liturgical, sociological, historical and scientific evidence on the Image and Our Lady's message for today. Includes many color photos.

Bro. Francis Mary was a member of the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, a religious community which follows the footsteps of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe. He was the editor of Marytown''s Marian review, the IMMACULATA magazine for several years. It had been a source of inspiration to many Catholic readers especially his special issues on different mysteries of the faith, saints of the Church and Marian Shrines. One that has drawn great attention was his special issue on the Holy Eucharist. When he was with the Franciscans of the Immaculate, he put out several titles under the auspices of the Academy of the Immaculate with his series of Marian Saints and Shrines. After a prolonged illness due to several strokes, Bro. Francis left this world on the morning of August 17, 2007