The World of Marian Apparitions: Mary's Appearances and Messages from Fatima to Today

The world-changing appearance of Our Lady at Fatima ushered in a continuing series of remarkable apparitions worldwide that the Church has either officially approved or marked as likely-authentic. Author and Mariologist Wincenty Laszewski summarizes the powerful and urgent messages of these apparitions in this unparalleled, encyclopedic work-instantly the new standard on the subject. Most of these riveting chapters include portentous warnings - some are ominous, others more hopeful. This stunning book serves as a wake-up call to the faithful and is a worldwide clarion call to deeper prayer and conversion. It includes: Over 400 pages describing the fully documented miracles and visionsFascinating accounts by eyewitnesses, including non-believers50+ maps of locations and pilgrimage sitesPhotos and illustrations: documents, events, and faces of the visionariesThe finest works of art and reproductions of Our LadyEach message and appearance is analyzed and quoted precisely. Their sheer abundance is enough to absorb believing Catholics-and many a skeptic-from all walks of life and reading habits. A partial listing of those described includes: Fatima, Portugal, 1917: The Message of FatimaBasel, Switzerland, 1917: Mystical WoundsFatima, Portugal, 1921: Mother of ObediencePontevedra, Spain, 1925: Contemplative Mother of GodBanneux, Belgium, 1933: Virgin of the PoorHeede, Germany, 1937: Queen of the Poor Souls in PurgatorySiekierki, Poland, 1943: Holy Mother Teacher of YouthTre Fontane, Italy, 1947: Virgin of RevelationWarsaw, Poland, 1948: Dispenser of Divine OmnipotenceNgome, Africa, 1955: Mary, Tabernacle of the Most HighRome City, USA, 1956-9: Most Holy Mary, Lady of AmericaZeitoun, Egypt, 1968: Silent LadyAkita, Japan, 1973: Apocalyptic MadonnaDeir el-Ahmar, Lebanon, 1976: Virgin Mary of the MaronitesAsdee, Ireland, 1985: Madonnas in MotionHruszew, Ukraine, 1987: Madonna of Kiev Read more