The Mystical City of God: A Popular Abridgment
By Venerable Mary of Agreda · Published by TAN Books
Overview
The Mystical City of God: A Popular Abridgment presents an accessible introduction to one of the most celebrated works of Catholic mystical literature. Drawn from the monumental four-volume masterpiece of Venerable Mary of Agreda, this single-volume edition offers readers the most captivating portions of her mystical visions concerning the Blessed Virgin Mary, the hidden life of Jesus Christ, and the unfolding drama of salvation history.
Filled with vivid contemplative detail, this abridgment explores the creation of the world, the rebellion of Lucifer, the ministry of the holy angels, the hidden years of Christ and His Blessed Mother, and the mysteries surrounding the Apocalypse. While the Church regards private revelations as aids to devotion rather than additions to Divine Revelation, generations of Catholics have turned to this classic to deepen their meditation on Scripture, grow in love for Our Lady, and contemplate God's providential plan with renewed wonder.
What This Book Offers:
- A Classic Made Accessible: An abridged edition of the renowned four-volume masterpiece in a single readable volume.
- Marian Contemplation: Rich meditations on the life, virtues, and mission of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Hidden Life of Christ: Spiritual reflections on the earthly life of Jesus beyond the Gospel narratives.
- Heavenly Mysteries: Insightful devotional accounts of creation, angels, demons, the Apocalypse, and God's providential plan.
- Deepen Marian Devotion: Grow in love for the Mother of God through prayerful contemplation of her life.
- Enter Salvation History: Reflect more deeply on God's work from creation through redemption.
- Strengthen Your Prayer Life: Use the author's mystical reflections as an aid to meditation and devotion.
- Encounter Catholic Mysticism: Discover one of the Church's most influential devotional classics in an approachable format.
- Contemplate Eternal Realities: Reflect on heaven, angels, spiritual warfare, and God's divine providence.
From the Tradition
This beloved spiritual classic invites readers to contemplate the mysteries of Christ and His Blessed Mother with greater reverence, wonder, and love, always in harmony with the Church's understanding that private revelation serves devotion rather than adding to the deposit of faith.
Intended Audience
This volume is ideal for Catholics devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, readers interested in Catholic mystical spirituality, and anyone seeking a more contemplative understanding of salvation history. It is especially well suited for those who have wanted to experience The Mystical City of God but prefer a more approachable single-volume edition.
FAQs
Is this the complete four-volume work?
No. This edition is a carefully prepared abridgment that gathers the most significant and spiritually enriching portions of the original into a single volume.
Should this be read as history?
No. The Church regards Venerable Mary of Agreda's visions as private revelation intended to foster devotion and meditation rather than to supplement Sacred Scripture or provide definitive historical accounts.
Is this book suitable for prayer and meditation?
Yes. Many readers use this work as a devotional companion to deepen their contemplation of Christ, Our Lady, and the mysteries of salvation.
Key Themes
- The Blessed Virgin Mary: Her life, virtues, and unique role in salvation history.
- The Hidden Life of Christ: Prayerful contemplation of Our Lord's earthly life.
- Heavenly Mysteries: Creation, angels, demons, and the unseen spiritual world.
- Contemplative Devotion: Growing closer to Christ through meditation rooted in Catholic mystical tradition.
- SKU:
- 126
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Pages:
- 624
- Publication Date:
- 1/1/2012
- Product Format:
- Paperbound
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/0126_Preview.pdf
- Height:
- 8.50
- Width:
- 5.50
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This book
Is my absolute favorite reading of all time.
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Mystical City of God
This book will change forever how you think of Our Holy and Blessed Mother. It will radically improve your meditation in the Holy Rosary! It is not a 'page flipper', but a steady study that takes time to soak in. Read from cover to cover! Give it away to seminarians and priests!
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Mary’s Life in detail
First bought & read the paperback abridged book in 1985 aged 25 and it spiritually informed and inspired me, …almost into joining the priesthood but I was interested in in girls and studying to be an Architect. I qualified in 1988. I highly recommend this book and Sister now Saint Faustian and her diary for Divine Mercy In 20218 I bought the full hardback version, all 4 volumes and its content is breathtaking! Both the abridged and full version can he hard working for a slow reader like me and maybe not for everyone. But if you want to know in detail about the life of Mary this book has it all Enjoy and follow ???
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Mystical city of God
I would like to purchase the origal version in Spanish. Thank you, Jane Baize janebaize1@gmail.com
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City of God
I've read the four books of The Mystical City of God a few times but for someone who wants the condensed version, this is the best! I bought 6 copies to give to some of my church friends and the priest. Everyone was happy to receive the book.
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Mystical City of God
This book changed my prayer life: it magnified my imagination for meditating the Rosary... it prompted me to acquire the FULL set of books so I could go as much in depth as the Divine Author and publishers would allow me to go into the mysticism and wisdom of Ven Mary of Agreda... Who speaks FOR the Blessed Mother! AMAZING!
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Looking forward to enriching my relationship with our blessed mother ♥️??
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This book got me through the pandemic and I still read it every day
I am so grateful to have been lead to reading lt
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The Mystical City of God
Book is fine, just started it. My only complaint was how looooong it took to get here
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Marian Inspiration
This book is thick. I just started reading it about a week ago, so I definitely have much more to read. I am so happy I purchased this book.
