Mary the Perfect Contemplative: Carmelite Insights on the Interior Life of Our Lady

• Fresh & insightful portrait of Our Lady's interior life
• How she serves as our model for contemplation
• For all who seek a deeper relationship with Mary & Jesus
• Drawn from Sacred Scripture, Tradition, writings of the saints
• Let Mary lead you closer to her Son

Mary the Perfect Contemplative offers a fresh and insightful portrait of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the model of faith and interior prayer. From her Immaculate Conception to her Assumption, Mary was uniquely set apart by God—daughter of the Father, mother of the Son, and spouse of the Holy Spirit. 

Though free from sin, she lived by faith, trusting in God's plan without seeing it fully unfold. In this, she becomes our perfect example of contemplative living.

Author Barbara Hughes, O.C.D.S., draws deeply from Sacred Scripture, enriched by 2,000 years of Church Tradition and the writings of saints, mystics, and theologians. She especially turns to the Carmelite tradition, guided by saints like Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross, who reveal the beauty of silent prayer and trust in God—even in darkness.

This book is for all who seek a deeper relationship with Mary and a richer understanding of contemplative prayer. With wisdom and warmth, it invites readers into the heart of the Mother of God, who pondered all things quietly and faithfully, and who now leads us closer to her Son.