Project Gutenberg 2010-09-08 Public domain in the USA. 294 Hammer, Bonaventure 1842 1917 Hammer, Bonaventura Hammer, B. (Bonaventure) Mary, the Help of Christians Novenas in Preparation for the Principal Feasts of the Blessed Virgin Produced by Michael Gray, Diocese of San Jose "Mary, the Help of Christians" by Rev. Bonaventure Hammer is a religious publication in the form of a novena guide, compiled in the early 20th century. The book is intended for devotional purposes, specifically to assist the faithful in making novenas in preparation for the principal feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Its primary topic revolves around the intercessory role of Mary within the Catholic tradition, emphasizing her virtues and the importance of seeking her help in prayer. The opening of the work outlines the layout and purpose of the novenas, which are structured prayers spanning multiple days dedicated to various significant events in Mary's life and her intercession. Starting with rules for the proper observance of novenas, it sets the tone for readers, encouraging them to prepare spiritually for the divine graces that flow through Mary. The introduction elaborates on Mary's unique role as the Mother of God and highlights her unparalleled sanctity, calling readers to seek her intercession with faith and hope. As the guide progresses, it offers a rich tapestry of meditations and prayers to reflect upon, deepening the reader's understanding of Mary’s significance in Christian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Christian saints -- Cult Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint -- Prayers and devotions Catholic Church -- Prayers and devotions Christian saints -- Prayers and devotions BX Text Browsing: Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal Category: Religion/Spirituality 243227 2025-06-13T15:23:14.721948 text/html 219692 2021-01-06T23:40:37 text/html; charset=us-ascii 2312107 2021-01-06T23:40:37 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 2462424 2025-06-13T15:23:24.644924 application/epub+zip 2452250 2025-06-13T15:23:18.291970 application/epub+zip 131868 2025-06-13T15:23:16.709921 application/epub+zip 2597937 2025-06-13T15:23:29.737886 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2526303 2025-06-13T15:23:22.560911 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 234074 2022-09-15T11:08:13.946983 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152290 2025-06-13T15:23:13.877979 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 152168 2021-01-06T23:40:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51089 2021-01-06T23:40:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18798 2025-06-13T15:23:29.908860 application/rdf+xml 11485 2025-06-13T15:23:17.278971 image/jpeg 2773 2025-06-13T15:23:16.992920 image/jpeg 2419655 2025-06-13T15:23:14.826047 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog