No one was closer to Jesus for the first thirty years of his life than Mary, his mother. She also stood at the foot of the cross and received his crucified body. It is right and proper therefore that we remember and honor her. She does not seek glory for herself, but rather she shows the way to Jesus. For many centuries Christians in both the East and the West have called upon Mary to lead them to her Son. This CD with 18 songs honors her for her important place in salvation history. The melodies, for the most part, come from many countries, Mexico, Lebanon, Poland, Germany, Italy, etc. The tunes are easy to sing and to remember. The texts try to avoid sentimentality and the dated theology of former times, staying close to the Bible and the facts of Mary's life. May they be an aid for our prayer and true Christian devotion.