With all his characteristic brilliance and eloquence, Fulton J. Sheen tells the story of the Blessed Virgin Mary and examines Marian beliefs ranging from the Immaculate Conception to the miracle of Fatima. Her whole life, from the moment the Angel appeared to her announcing she was to be the Mother of the Son of God, through the boyhood of the Child Christ, the beginning of His public life at the marriage at Cana, the Passion and death at Calvary, up to the time of her assumption into heaven is lovingly and reverently portrayed.

While considering the different phases of the life of Mary, Archbishop Sheen discusses various problems common to mankind of all times and in his inimitable manner reveals clearly that every problem, however difficult, may be resolved. Mankind's need of the Mother of God and her burning love for all her children are repeatedly stressed by the Archbishop. The tremendous resurgence today of devotion to Mary is God's way of emphasizing the worth and dignity of mankind as against the false doctrines which have so confused the modern world.

Beneath the deep spirituality of the book there is a firm foundation of history, philosophy and theology, the truths of which are presented clearly and logically. As always, Archbishop Sheen presents the great, complicated theses of all times in a simple, lucid manner that all can understand.