The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich
By Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich · Published by TAN Books
Overview
This powerful meditation details the visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich on Our Lord’s suffering, death, and descent into Hell, offering vivid narrative and spiritual insight beyond the bare outline of the Gospel passion narrative. Rooted in the Catholic tradition of contemplation on Christ’s saving sacrifice, it invites the reader to deepen love for the Lord by entering more fully into His dolorous Passion and the sorrows of His Blessed Mother.
- Gives detailed narrative of Christ’s Passion from the visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich that enriches meditation on His suffering.
- Includes intimate depictions of insults, conversations, and events surrounding Our Lord’s Passion that foster deeper love for Christ.
- Presents the Blessed Mother’s role in redemption and her participation in the Passion.
- Serves as a year-round meditation on Christ’s suffering that deepens repentance and love for Jesus.
- Includes a biography of the author that explains her holy life and the promotion of her visions within the Church.
Intended Audience
This book is suited for Catholics seeking a rich, contemplative account of Our Lord’s Passion for Lent and beyond, for those desiring to meditate more deeply on Christ’s redeeming suffering, and for readers drawn to time-honored devotional reading rooted in the Church’s tradition.
Key Themes
- Meditation on Christ’s Passion with vivid narrative detail
- Devotional reflection rooted in Catholic tradition
- The Blessed Mother’s participation in redemption
- Spiritual growth through contemplation of suffering
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Pages:
- 406
- Publication Date:
- 7/1/2004
- Product Format:
- Paperbound
- Height:
- 8.50
- Width:
- 5.50
39 Reviews
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The Dolores Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Great to read during Lent and especially Holy Week to REALLY APPRECIATE the horrible suffering our L…
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very inspirational
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Jesus Christ suffered and died for me... and for all mankind. WOW ! How can I possibly thank Him?
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Experience Passion in a whole new way....
Something I will refer back to year after year, especially during Lent.
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