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The Australian Book Tour 1-9 February 2010
Internationally-renowned author, speaker and social commentator Mark Shea is coming to Sydney! His writings are acclaimed by Fr Benedict Groeschel as ‘A joy to Catholics and a revelation to Protestants’. Mark Shea will be here on a book tour to promote his latest work, Mary, Mother of the Son, which has been described by Dr Scott Hahn as ‘The single most helpful book on Sacred Tradition written in our generation.’
Mark Shea is an editor for Catholic Exchange, a regular contributor to Inside Catholic and a speaker for Catholic Answers. He has written numerous books, including Making Senses Out of Scripture, By What Authority? and This is My Body. He has been published in a number of magazines, including First Things, National Catholic Register and New Oxford Review. His popular blog, Catholic and Enjoying It, has received seven awards. Shea converted to the Catholic faith in 1987.
‘Shea is an astoundingly gifted writer; communicating with ease, depth, humour, warmth and genuine love for readers.’
The Rev. Dr. Douglas E. Millham
President, Discover the World, Inc.
Mark Shea will be appearing in these locations;
1st Feb - Theology on Tap
Location: PJ Gallagher’s Irish Pub 74 Church St, Parramatta
Time: 7.00pm
Topic: 101 Reasons not to be Catholic
2nd Feb - Mustard Seed Bookshop
Location: 3 Keating St, Lidcombe
Time: 7.30pm
Event: Book Launch of Mary, Mother of the Son
3rd Feb - Guardians
Location: St Charbel’s Maronite Church 142 Highclere Ave, Punchbowl
Time: 7.30pm
Topic: Mary: Modern Myths and Ancient Truth
5th Feb - Lumen Verum Apologetics
Location: St Michael’s Catholic Church 26 Margaret St, Belfield
Time: 7.30pm
Topic: Mary: Hidden and Revealed
7th Feb - Our Lady of Lebanon
Location: 40 Alice St, Harris Park
Time: 8.00pm
Topic: Mary: Behold Your Mother - An Evangelical Discovers Mary
8th & 9th Feb - Catholic Adult Education Centre
Location: 3 Keating St, Lidcombe
Time: 9.00am-5.00pm
Topic: Mary in the Scriptures
Cost: $150 (Intensive Study Program - Registration Essential)
Author: Mark P. Shea
Publisher: Catholic Answers
ISBN: 9781933919270
Pages: 3 Volume Set - 585 PB
A tour de force of the Marian dimension of Catholic thought, life, prayer, and practice.
Vol. 1: Modern Myths & Ancient Truthreveals how Mary emerges from Scripture in light of apostolic teaching, how the gospel perfects the deepest insights of non-Christian philosophies and religions, and how to read the Bible like the earliest Christians.
Vol. 2:
First Guardian of the Faithexplains the biblical and apostolic roots of Mary’s title as Theotokos, her Perpetual Virginity, Immaculate Conception, and Assumption into heaven.
Vol. 3:
Miracles, Devotions & Motherhoodexplores the devotional life of the Church- worship of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the communion of saints, the rosary, private revelation and Mary’s God-given role as our mother.
About the Author
Mark P. Shea is author and co-author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller A Guide to the Passion: 100 Questions About The Passion of the Christ(Ascension). An award-winning columnist, he contributes numerous articles to many magazines. In addition, Mark is an internationally known speaker on the Catholic Faith.
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