Crown of the Virgin
St. Ildephonsus of Toledo
In this book, St. Ildephonsus of Toledo provides a powerful, imaginative, and lyrical set of meditations on the Immaculate Mother of God, reflecting on her splendor, beauty, and sanctity.
This publication is the first translation into English of a Latin work, entitled Libellus de Corona Virginis, or “The Little Book on the Crown of the Virgin.” Traditionally, it has been ascribed to St. Ildephonsus of Toledo, a great monk, abbot, and bishop of the 7th century. St. Ildephonsus contributed powerfully to the dissemination of the doctrine of the Perpetual Virginity of Our Lady in Western Europe, and to the popularization of fervent Marian devotion in Spain. In this beautiful, moving and ornate literary portrait, the author imaginatively and lyrically fashions a magnificent crown for the Blessed Virgin Mary, decorated with twelve radiant jewels, six brilliant stars, and six fragrant flower blossoms. Each of these is interpreted as representing a particular aspect of the beauty, beneficence, virtue, or sanctity of the Blessed Virgin.
A perfect companion for guiding daily devotion to the Mother of Mercy and the Queen of Heaven, each chapter reveals a new and scintillating glimpse into the glories of Mary, sure to inspire the heart of the reader with ever more ardent devotion to the Mother of God, the vessel of all graces and the paradigm and perfection of every virtue. As a guide to meditation and a catalyst for prayer, the Crown of the Virgin is an illuminating mirror of the beauty and splendor of the one who is herself the refulgent and immaculate image of her Divine Son.
Duration - 18h 56m.
Author - St. Ildephonsus of Toledo.
Narrator - Kevin O'Brien.
Published Date - Thursday, 18 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2020 TAN Books ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In this book, St. Ildephonsus of Toledo provides a powerful, imaginative, and lyrical set of meditations on the Immaculate Mother of God, reflecting on her splendor, beauty, and sanctity. This publication is the first translation into English of a Latin work, entitled Libellus de Corona Virginis, or “The Little Book on the Crown of the Virgin.” Traditionally, it has been ascribed to St. Ildephonsus of Toledo, a great monk, abbot, and bishop of the 7th century. St. Ildephonsus contributed powerfully to the dissemination of the doctrine of the Perpetual Virginity of Our Lady in Western Europe, and to the popularization of fervent Marian devotion in Spain. In this beautiful, moving and ornate literary portrait, the author imaginatively and lyrically fashions a magnificent crown for the Blessed Virgin Mary, decorated with twelve radiant jewels, six brilliant stars, and six fragrant flower blossoms. Each of these is interpreted as representing a particular aspect of the beauty, beneficence, virtue, or sanctity of the Blessed Virgin. A perfect companion for guiding daily devotion to the Mother of Mercy and the Queen of Heaven, each chapter reveals a new and scintillating glimpse into the glories of Mary, sure to inspire the heart of the reader with ever more ardent devotion to the Mother of God, the vessel of all graces and the paradigm and perfection of every virtue. As a guide to meditation and a catalyst for prayer, the Crown of the Virgin is an illuminating mirror of the beauty and splendor of the one who is herself the refulgent and immaculate image of her Divine Son. Duration - 18h 56m. Author - St. Ildephonsus of Toledo. Narrator - Kevin O'Brien. Published Date - Thursday, 18 January 2024. Copyright - © 2020 TAN Books ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:24
Opening Quotations
Duration:00:00:53
Translator's Note
Duration:00:09:34
Prologue
Duration:00:05:33
Chapter 1: On Why a Crown Is Fitting for Our Lady
Duration:00:04:49
Chapter 2: The Precious Topaz
Duration:00:07:18
Chapter 3: The Morning Star, Sirius
Duration:00:08:45
Chapter 4: The Carnelian Stone
Duration:00:07:57
Chapter 5: The Radiant Lily Flower
Duration:00:07:05
Chapter 6: The Precious Chalcedony
Duration:00:05:51
Chapter 7: The Star Arcturus
Duration:00:06:35
Chapter 8: The Precious Sapphire
Duration:00:04:05
Chapter 9: The Aromatic Crocus Flower
Duration:00:06:29
Chapter 10: The Iridescent Agate Stone
Duration:00:06:02
Chapter 11: The Star of the Sea
Duration:00:03:45
Chapter 12: The Jasper Stone
Duration:00:05:39
Chapter 13: The Rose of Spring
Duration:00:05:56
Chapter 14: The Precious Ruby
Duration:00:04:02
Chapter 15: The Sun
Duration:00:06:33
Chapter 16: The Emerald
Duration:00:05:40
Chapter 17: The Violet
Duration:00:04:33
Chapter 18: The Amethyst
Duration:00:05:38
Chapter 19: The Bright and Refulgent Moon
Duration:00:04:33
Chapter 20: The Peridot Gemstone
Duration:00:05:06
Chapter 21: A Sunflower
Duration:00:04:50
Chapter 22: The Precious Gold-Green Jade
Duration:00:06:34
Chapter 23: The Star Orion
Duration:00:04:04
Chapter 24: The Gemstone Beryl
Duration:00:03:52
Chapter 25: The Daisy Flower
Duration:00:06:42
About the Narrator
Duration:00:01:49
About TAN Books
Duration:00:01:29
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:34