Blasphemous Book?

[Kaizmom]

I just started reading a book called, Our Lady of the Lost and Found. It is a novel written as if the writer was visited by Our Lady and physically lived with the writer for a week. So, I am trying to figure out if it is ok to keep reading this book or if is is blasphemous/countrary to the faith. Our Lady is written as a real physical entity, wear pants and wants a “vacation” before her month in May.

Does anyone know anything about this book?

Samantha

 

[Alexander_Smith]

Our Lady wearing pants? Living with a man? Wanting vacations?

I would absolutely say don’t read that. I don’t want to sound too harsh, but it is not good for the Mother of God to be brought down to that level.

 

[GerardMajella]

If you want some good books on Our Lady, pick up the 4 volume series, The City of God, from TAN books. From what I have heard, this set of books was Fr. Solanus Casey’s favorite set of books.

 

[Phemie]

I haven’t read the book but having just read the subject on Amazon I’m now very interested in reading it. It doesn’t sound in any way, shape or form blasphemous to me.
From Amazon:
*tale of how the Mother of God invites herself to the tidy small-town home of a 40-ish Canadian writer. During a week or two of R&R, Mary spends her time washing dishes, making waffles, and shopping incognito at the mall. Not surprisingly, her presence inspires the narrator to do a little soul-searching in the form of a highly academic quest into the nature of truth and history and a study of historic Marian apparitions. One big question that isn’t asked is about the nature of faith. The anonymous and not particularly devout narrator never doubts. The result–credulous accounts of Mary’s most famous earthly appearances, from Guadalupe through Lourdes–cramps Schoemperlen’s glib narrative flow, but as a device to shock readers out of complacent expectations (even cynical consumers of postmodern irony can get soft when it’s spoon-fed), it’s brilliant. *

 

[colmcille1]

I haven’t read the book but having just read the subject on Amazon I’m now very interested in reading it. It doesn’t sound in any way, shape or form blasphemous to me.
From Amazon:
*tale of how the Mother of God invites herself to the tidy small-town home of a 40-ish Canadian writer. During a week or two of R&R, Mary spends her time washing dishes, making waffles, and shopping incognito at the mall. Not surprisingly, her presence inspires the narrator to do a little soul-searching in the form of a highly academic quest into the nature of truth and history and a study of historic Marian apparitions. One big question that isn’t asked is about the nature of faith. The anonymous and not particularly devout narrator never doubts. The result–credulous accounts of Mary’s most famous earthly appearances, from Guadalupe through Lourdes–cramps Schoemperlen’s glib narrative flow, but as a device to shock readers out of complacent expectations (even cynical consumers of postmodern irony can get soft when it’s spoon-fed), it’s brilliant. *

I suppose there would be no harm in reading this book but I would add an important codicil if I may: please do not use it as a substitute teaching for Our Lady.
There is so much beautiful work by and about Our Mother.
God Bless,
Colmcille1.

 

[Phemie]

I suppose there would be no harm in reading this book but I would add an important codicil if I may: please do not use it as a substitute teaching for Our Lady.
There is so much beautiful work by and about Our Mother.
God Bless,
Colmcille1.

This book is not about Our Lady per se but rather about the narrator and her reaction to the situation.

 

[DexUK]

I once read a book of the New Testament written in novel form. My parish priest at the time advised me (when I asked if I ought to read it) not to think of it as any form of teaching aid but simply to enjoy it as one would any other novel. I read it, enjoyed the style of it, and soon after I finished it I trashed it since it wasn’t the sort of book one needed to return to.

I’d say that from the limited information about this book, it doesn’t sound especially dangerous, but treat it purely as one would treat fiction. Enjoy it for the story it tells and then discard it when you’re done. It should only be taken at surface level - don’t go looking for any deep meaning in it.

 

[colmcille1]

This book is not about Our Lady per se but rather about the narrator and her reaction to the situation.

Fair enough.
Interestingly, you may have touched on perhaps a topic for another thread viz the depiction of our Blessed Saints in popular culture?
There is an Irish movie, made some years back, which depicted Our Lady in a deeply offensive manner especially when one considers the “actress” who did the portrayal.
(I hope you don’t mind if I don’t mention the title. I don’t want to give such purveyors of trash any more thought than I already have!)
God Bless.

 

[baltobetsy]

I haven’t read the book but having just read the subject on Amazon I’m now very interested in reading it. It doesn’t sound in any way, shape or form blasphemous to me.
From Amazon:
*tale of how the Mother of God invites herself to the tidy small-town home of a 40-ish Canadian writer. During a week or two of R&R, Mary spends her time washing dishes, making waffles, and shopping incognito at the mall. Not surprisingly, her presence inspires the narrator to do a little soul-searching in the form of a highly academic quest into the nature of truth and history and a study of historic Marian apparitions. One big question that isn’t asked is about the nature of faith. The anonymous and not particularly devout narrator never doubts. The result–credulous accounts of Mary’s most famous earthly appearances, from Guadalupe through Lourdes–cramps Schoemperlen’s glib narrative flow, but as a device to shock readers out of complacent expectations (even cynical consumers of postmodern irony can get soft when it’s spoon-fed), it’s brilliant. *

It sounds charming. I think I’ll put it on my wishlist.

 

[Kaizmom]

Thank you everyone for your response! I will continue with the book, and will even let you know if it is a good book at the end. I know this is fiction and am not using it at all to help me understand Our Lady. I just wanted to make sure that it wasn’t a problem. Thanks again and peace be with you all!

Samantha †