02408cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324501060014926400510025530000470030633600260035333700260037933800360040550000310044150800500047252012660052253400450178865300290183365300570186265300450191965300460196485600430201099900170205333671UtSlPG20260610133752.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aHammer, Bonaventure,d1842-191710aMary, the Help of Christians :bNovenas in Preparation for the Principal Feasts of the Blessed Virgin 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-09-08  aProduced by Michael Gray, Diocese of San Jose  a"Mary, the Help of Christians" by Rev. Bonaventure Hammer is a religious publication in the form of a novena guide, compiled in the early 20th century. The book is intended for devotional purposes, specifically to assist the faithful in making novenas in preparation for the principal feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Its primary topic revolves around the intercessory role of Mary within the Catholic tradition, emphasizing her virtues and the importance of seeking her help in prayer.  The opening of the work outlines the layout and purpose of the novenas, which are structured prayers spanning multiple days dedicated to various significant events in Mary's life and her intercession. Starting with rules for the proper observance of novenas, it sets the tone for readers, encouraging them to prepare spiritually for the divine graces that flow through Mary. The introduction elaborates on Mary's unique role as the Mother of God and highlights her unparalleled sanctity, calling readers to seek her intercession with faith and hope. As the guide progresses, it offers a rich tapestry of meditations and prayers to reflect upon, deepening the reader's understanding of Mary’s significance in Christian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristian saints -- Cult  aMary, Blessed Virgin, Saint -- Prayers and devotions  aCatholic Church -- Prayers and devotions  aChristian saints -- Prayers and devotions40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33671  c74517d74517