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In the book’s four parts, Houselander explores key events of Mary’s life, including her fiat, finding Jesus in the Temple, and the Assumption, as well as the themes of fruitful emptiness and the eternal search for union with God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"pb-sm-s pb-md-s\"\u003eEditorial Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best book I've ever read about Mary. It is life-changing.” —\u003cb\u003eHaley Stewart\u003c\/b\u003e, Catholic blogger, podcaster, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Grace of Enough\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There may be no better entrée into Marian faith and devotion than Caryll Houselander’s \u003ci\u003eThe Reed of God\u003c\/i\u003e.” —\u003cb\u003eMsgr. Michael Heintz\u003c\/b\u003e, Mount St Mary’s Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Such a work can only come from a deep and abiding love for Mary. Take these words to heart, and there Jesus will be conceived in you.” —\u003cb\u003eCurtis A. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e, Founder and CEO of FOCUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Caryll Houselander has profoundly influenced my spirituality. Although written decades ago, her message continues to offer resonance and inspiration for those seeking a closer relationship to Christ in daily life.” —\u003cb\u003eJoyce Rupp\u003c\/b\u003e, Author of \u003ci\u003eOpen the Door\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This gem of a book shows why Mary’s vocation is ours as well: each of us must bear Christ into the world. In words as fresh and relevant today as the day she wrote them, Houselander explains why the emptiness we all feel is a space made especially for Jesus. Whether that space presents as a chalice made to carry wine, a hollow reed formed to play a song, or a nest lined and ready to receive life, we can find its purpose in contemplating the Blessed Mother.” —\u003cb\u003eSarah Christmyer, \u003c\/b\u003eCodeveloper of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e Catholic Bible study program, Author of \u003ci\u003eBecoming Women of the Word\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The first time I read \u003ci\u003eThe Reed of God,\u003c\/i\u003e Mary’s emptiness—compared to the emptiness of the world—resonated with my own desire to be emptied of everything that gets in the way of a close relationship with Jesus. The image of a hollow chalice ready to be filled with the fullness of God has remained with me for years. Through her timeless and prolific writing, Caryll Houselander gifts us with insights into Mary’s beautiful human heart that remained united to God through her real and relatable joys and sorrows, hopes and disappointments. \u003ci\u003eThe Reed of God\u003c\/i\u003e offers us a constant companion on our journey of faith, with Mary guiding us always closer to her Son, Jesus.” —\u003cb\u003eSarah Damm\u003c\/b\u003e, Writer for WINE: Women in the New Evangelization\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003eI keep a stack of \u003ci\u003eReed of God \u003c\/i\u003ebooks in my office, so often do I give it to spiritual directees in need of a renewed relationship with the Blessed Mother. Caryll Houselander is a genius at holding in perfect, holy, dynamic tension the extraordinary paradoxes that mark the life of Mary and her Son. 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Let yourself break away from the hustle and bustle of crafts, cookies, and Christmas parties, and receive your invitation to dive deeper into the heart of the season. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harvest House Publishers Gift \u0026 Specialty Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42800393748573,"sku":"6980609","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/7959\/6893\/files\/FullSizeRender_fcec4721-1824-4637-83ea-60c9d8b4d1fc.heic?v=1729531579"},{"product_id":"fontanini-three-wise-men-on-horse-camel-elephant-5-scale-nativity","title":"Fontanini | Three Wise Men on Horse, Camel, Elephant | 5\" Scale Nativity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd to your nativity set, by bringing the Three Wise Men on Animals into your collection. Designed for a 5\" Scale Nativity, these Three Wise Men are exceptionally crafted and have so much detail! Made in Italy, these magnificent sculptures beautifully capture the joy and majesty of this sacred time of year. Made of a durable polymer, these pieces will withstand years of enjoyment and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFontanini makes my favorite nativities of all time, for their exquisite attention to detail, as well as their durability. I just love that my children can pick them up and play with them year after year, recreating the Nativity story in their own imaginations. The Fontanini collection is huge, we love adding a special piece to the collection every year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eFontanini\u003c\/em\u003e Heirloom Nativities are the world standard. Each figurine is hand painted with great detail from a Tuscan Village in Italy. For over 110 years, Fontanini Nativities and figures have been hand-made in Italy. The company is still family run. 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Grab a couple while you can! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: 9.75\" •MADE IN ITALY • Shiny, high-polished brass\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Goldscheider of Vienna","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42879170248797,"sku":"589-L","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/7959\/6893\/files\/IMG_9678_a145f6bd-9664-4a5e-80da-39fbd8c8c5a5.jpg?v=1789744622"},{"product_id":"gorgeous-lighted-fontanini-nativity-6-piece-set-5-scale","title":"Fontanini | Gorgeous Lighted Stable Nativity 6 Piece Set | 5\" Scale Nativity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFontanini makes my favorite nativities of all time, for their exquisite attention to detail, as well as their durability. I just love that my children can pick them up and play with them year after year, recreating the Nativity story in their own imaginations. The Fontanini collection is huge, we love adding a special piece to the collection every year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eFontanini\u003c\/em\u003e Heirloom Nativities are the world standard. Each figurine is hand painted with great detail from a Tuscan Village in Italy. For over 110 years, Fontanini Nativities and figures have been hand-made in Italy. The company is still family run. If your family had an heirloom nativity when you were growing up, chances are high it was a Fontanini Nativity! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set includes all of the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Piece Lighted Nativity Set with stable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis set has an electric cord - No USB adapter needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigures include: Holy Family, Seated Ox, Seated Donkey, and Gloria Angel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable: 10 inches High x 14 inches wide x 6.5 inches deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFigures made with Polymer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable made with Resin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to your collection with the Shepherd Gabriel, sold separately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theinspiredliving.net\/collections\/advent-christmas\/products\/fontanini-shepherd-gabriel-5-scale-nativity\" title=\"Shepherd Gabriel\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, or the Kneeling Angel, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theinspiredliving.net\/collections\/advent-christmas\/products\/fontanini-kneeling-angel-5-scale-nativity\" title=\"Kneeling Angel\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, or the Three Wise Men on Animals, sold separately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theinspiredliving.net\/collections\/advent-christmas\/products\/fontanini-three-wise-men-on-horse-camel-elephant-5-scale-nativity\" title=\"Fontanini Three Wise Men on Animals\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThis item will ship in early October.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42897242980445,"sku":"","price":279.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/7959\/6893\/files\/IMG_9779_146c9abc-60a3-440a-879b-b0f5d12acfdc.jpg?v=1789744386"},{"product_id":"fontanini-kneeling-angel-5-scale-nativity","title":"Fontanini | Kneeling Angel | 5\" Scale Nativity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhance your nativity scene with the Fontanini Kneeling Angel figure. 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