Mariam’s Memoirs: A Sword Through My Soul

She was chosen to bear the Son of God — but what did it cost her?

In a world ruled by men and empires, Mary of Nazareth is a quiet force of faith and courage.

From her humble beginnings to the harrowing flight to Egypt, the return to Nazareth and the agony of watching her son’s crucifixion, this is her story — told not just as a mother, but as a woman of unshakable strength.

Blending Biblical and historical details with spiritual insight, Mariam’s Memoirs invites you into the heart of Mary’s journey: her doubts, her devotion, and the divine mystery she carried.

Traditionally identified as Mariam in scripture and translated simply as Mary, she is known by many other names by her devotees, such as the Virgin Mary, the Blessed Mother, Madonna, Mother of Mercy, God-bearer (Theotokos), The Holy Virgin and many others.

Mariam’s Memoirs takes you on a journey through the account of her holy position where the stories can be passed down to future generations.

The prophecy of Simeon in the temple “and a sword will pierce your very soul” was a declaration of pain that would accompany her throughout her life. Mariam’s Memoir reveals how the sword affected her life and calling in ways that we would not have known.

Step into the sandals of the most revered woman in history — and see her as you’ve never seen her before.

The Advent, The Birth of Jesus is a 24-day devotional that walks us through a Biblical calendar of prophecies and events in the lead up to Christmas Day. Use each chapter of The Advent to enter into a time of reflection and spiritual growth in preparation for the most widely recognised day in the Christian calendar: the birth of Jesus Christ. Brother Brad Smith brings together Biblical research, historical facts and other stories to present the promises given by God about the coming of Christ the Messiah to the nation of Israel. Follow the ‘reason for the season’ through the pages of the Old and New Testaments and uncover the prophetic promises that were spoken about Christ.Challenge your spiritual growth in the chapters of The Advent in the 24 days leading up to Christmas Day. Reflect on the daily readings to participate in the reason why Jesus came to earth, as promised to Eve in the garden of Eden, to Abraham, the prophets and to those surrounding His birth. Step into the promises of history and become part of the storyline to experience the love of God in Christ Jesus.

Via Crucis Via Lucis is a 28-day devotional that walks us through the 14 Stations of the Cross and the 14 Stations of the Light during the Easter period. Use each chapter of the Via Crucis to enter into a time of reflection, repentance and spiritual growth during the season of Lent.

Applying countless hours of research, Brother Brad Smith has brought together Biblical and historical facts, legends and opinions to recreate the last days of Christ on earth for the week leading up to His crucifixion and the 50 days after His resurrection.

Challenge your spiritual growth in the chapters of the Via Lucis through purification and renewal during the 40 days after the Resurrection and the 10 days after the Ascension. Reflect on the readings to participate in discussions between Jesus and the disciples of the first century events during the birth of the Church.

Step into the most powerful moments of history and become part of the storyline.