About the book: 1904 / For from now on all generations will please Me; that the Mighty One has done great things for Me (Luke 1:48,49), answered the Most Holy Theotokos to the greeting of righteous Elizabeth; and the long series of centuries that have passed since these words were uttered serves as confirmation of their immutability. The name of the Mother of God is honored and glorified by all Christians. Her pre-election for the great mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God, purity and high holiness of life, service to God's economy for the salvation of people, intercession before the throne of God for the whole world and a continuous series of benefits to those who require Her help: these are the rays of incomparable glory belonging to the Most Honest Cherub and the Most Glorious Seraphim. All , which relates to the glory of the Most Holy Theotokos, as the common Mother of all Christians, should be dear to the heart of every Christian. That is why, in sincere reverence for the Blessed Virgin, “Tales of Her Earthly Life” are offered to the pious reader, based on the narrative of the Holy Scriptures, the testimonies of the Holy Fathers and church traditions. In this eighth edition, some things are abbreviated, others added, in forms of greater simplicity and edification. May the Lord bless that this book be accepted and read with sincere feelings of love and reverence for the Most Holy Theotokos, our Intercessor. Most Holy Theotokos, help us! Holy Mother of God, save us!