The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander – Hallow’s Advent Challenge Book | Classic Catholic Devotional on Mary

The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander — Hallow’s Pray25 Advent Challenge Pick

Prepare your heart for Christ this Advent. First published in 1944, The Reed of God is Caryll Houselander’s much-loved meditation on Mary as the model disciple—humble, receptive, and wholly open to God—inviting us to become instruments of divine love.

Why You’ll Love This Book

• Featured by Hallow’s Pray25 Advent Challenge—perfect for personal or group prayer.
• Deep Marian spirituality that’s warm, accessible, and profoundly scriptural.
• Transforms Advent into a season of openness, surrender, and joy in Christ.

What’s Inside

Four sections of essays and poems on Mary’s life and virtues (fiat, fruitfulness, finding Jesus, union with God).

The memorable image of Mary as a reed—hollow and open—through whom God’s song is played.

Practical invitations to carry Christ into the world, every day.

“The one thing that she did and does is the one thing that we all have to do—to bear Christ into the world.”

Perfect For

• Advent reading and Marian devotion
• RCIA candidates, small groups, and parish ministries
• Seekers, converts, and cradle Catholics renewing their faith

Book Details

• Author:  Caryll Houselander
• Format:  Paperback (print)
• Length:  ~200 pages (varies by edition)
• Publisher:  Ave Maria Press / Christian Classics (edition dependent)