"Behold your mother" (John 19:27). With these words from the Cross, Our Lord entrusted Mary to us-not only as His Mother, but as our own. In this moving volume of The Sheen Mission Series, Al Smith invites readers to journey with the Blessed Virgin Mary at the foot of Calvary. Through Scripture, tradition, and the timeless wisdom of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Behold Your Mother reveals how Mary's presence at the Cross continues to transform souls, families, and the Church.
This book is more than just devotional reflections-it is a mission of reparation. Within these pages, you will discover:
Mary's role as Cooperator with Christ in the work of salvation, standing as Mother of Sorrows and Queen of Reparation. The Seven Sorrows of Mary, a powerful devotion for uniting your sufferings with hers. Practical guidance for making reparation in your daily life, following the example of saints and martyrs. Meditations from Fulton J. Sheen that illuminate Mary's unique relationship with the Cross, the Church, and every Christian soul. The Mission of Reparation - How to console the Hearts of Jesus and Mary in our time Prayers, devotions, and appendices that give you concrete ways to deepen your Marian devotion and unite yourself more closely to Christ through His Mother.
Whether you are searching for peace in suffering, guidance in prayer, or a deeper love for Our Lady, this book will help you enter into the mystery of Mary's maternal love and her call to bring souls to her Son.
If you have ever felt drawn to Mary at the Cross or sensed her call to stand with her in prayer and reparation, this book is for you. Allow her to lead you more deeply into the mystery of Christ's Passion and Resurrection.
Why This Book Matters
In an age of confusion, where the Cross is often rejected and suffering avoided, Mary gently shows us how pain, when united to Christ, becomes redemptive. Her maternal intercession leads us back to the foot of the Cross, where true healing and conversion begin.
A Perfect Resource For:
Catholics longing to grow in devotion to Our Lady Families seeking to strengthen their spiritual foundation Parishes or prayer groups dedicated to reparation and renewal Anyone yearning to understand the Cross more deeply
Let Behold Your Mother be your companion in prayer, your guide in reparation, and your doorway to a more intimate union with Christ through Mary. "Never do we stand so close to the Cross of Christ as when we share it with His Mother." - Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Allan Smith is an author, Catholic radio host, and retreat leader dedicated to promoting the life and legacy of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. He has edited and published numerous Sheen titles in multiple languages and continues to lead retreats and parish missions across North America.
