How can we save civilization? is the question many people worryabout today.

As the world descends into chaos, Christians are thinking deeply about how to stemthe tide. Many options and suggestions have been presented to deal with Christianpersecution and cultural decadence, but none can hold a candle to The MarianOption.

Dr. Carrie Gress provides a thoroughly researched birds eye view of the significantcultural and military events mediated through Mary on behalf of her spiritualchildren. From miraculous victories to the soaring heights of culture, you have neverseen Mary like this before.

Until now, books on the Virgin Mary have generally focused upon one apparition or various theological elements of this mysterious woman. But the scope ofThe Marian Optionis far greater. Drawing from a vast array of dogmas, Vatican approved apparitions, and writings of the saints, Dr. Gress has pulled together the remarkable story of Marys overwhelming influence and intercession.

Using history, sound theology, and a detectives eye, Gress brings to light thefascinating details of Marys role in major geopolitical shifts. The reader will seehow instrumental the Mother of God was in:

• Freeing Spain from Islamic occupation
• Igniting the largest mass conversion to Catholicism in history
• Leading an unassuming priest to bring down the worlds most powerful empire without firing a shot
• Stomping out heresies and false teachings from the Church

Beyond the battlefield, The Marian Option also highlights the link between Mariandevotion and high culture, showing how creativity and the artspainting, sculpture,architecture, music, and literatureall flourish when devotion to her is strong.

This enthralling chronicle of Marys intercession makes clear that Christs mother isindeed the most powerful woman in the world, and the answer for how we can savethe world and bring us back into her Sons heart. Not only is she keenly interested inassisting Christians, she has the ability to do so, even in the face of the gravest odds.We just have to ask.

The Marian Option will leave you with a new perspective on the Blessed Mother anda renewed hope in the future of the Church and the world.

240 pages. Hardcover.