The City of God [The Mystical City of God] (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798898780043)

This is a 1949 abridgment of the monumental 2,676 page, 4 volume life of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as seen in mystic vision by Venerable Mary of Agreda (1602-1665). This book overflows with enthralling information about Our Lord and Our Lady, about the creation of the world, the meaning of the Apocalypse, Lucifer's rebellion, the location of hell, the hidden life of Jesus, etc. Reveals that St. Joseph ate meat, but Our Lord and Our Lady seldom did. Makes Christ's hidden life come alive. Acclaimed by the popes, cardinals and theologians-one of the greatest Catholic books ever. First published in Spain in the seventeenth century, The City of God also referred to as The Mystical City of God, is the visionary masterpiece of María de Jesús de Agreda (1602-1665), the Franciscan abbess and spiritual advisor to King Philip IV. Written under obedience and drawn from her reported revelations, the work presents a sweeping account of the life of the Virgin Mary, her role in salvation history, and the mysteries of divine providence.

This abridged edition of the 1940s offers modern readers an accessible pathway into Agreda's monumental vision. Preserving the essence of her inspired narrative, it unfolds Mary's hidden life-her purity, humility, and cooperation with God's plan-while also illuminating profound theological and spiritual themes that guided centuries of devotion.

Rich in symbolism and fervent in its devotion, The Mystical City of God remains one of the most influential works of Marian mysticism. This edition distills its vast scope into a volume suited for prayer, study, or inspiration, carrying forward the message that shaped countless readers across generations: that the City of God is not only celestial, but present in the soul willing to be guided by grace.