This is a wonderful book. It's filled with hope, love and inspiration. As a daily guide, it is right up there with the Bible, only much easier to understand. The only problem I have is with the "good and evil" part -- that there is no evil. That doesn't make sense, because it contradicts the Bible big time. The other 99% is right on. If you're looking for help in your spiritual journey, you'll love this one.

"And whoever will not give heed to my words which he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him. But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name which I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.'And if you say in your heart, `How may we know the word which the LORD has not spoken?' -- when a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD, if the word does not come to pass or come true, that is a word which the LORD has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously, you need not be afraid of him."
Deuteronomy18:19-22

New age at its best. This woman is in need of a prayer for deliverance. She claims to be visited by Mary, the Mother of Jesus, yet her heretical views prove otherwise. Numerous "predictions" never came true. Yes, prayer changes them, but prayer does not change God's Commandments/Teachings(Proverbs 30:5-6). This woman claimed that Mary told her that the Church is not necessary, although Christ established one (Matt16:18) and died for Her(Church/Eph5:25). This Anne lady is nothing more than a delusional person that attempts to confuse the people by promoting her own agenda. Such as: no need in a Church, teaching reincarnation, Mary stating she had other kids even though she (Mary) had told the kids in Fatima she did NOT, claiming that whatever religion one belongs to is not important, thus nullifying Christ's purpose, claiming Mary returned as a medieval nun and Joseph ALSO returning as a nun, and then going as far as calling the Holy Spirit, the "Brotherhood"....huh?? Heresy...nothing more, nothing less.
Mrs. Kirkwood, you are not listening to Mary...you are listening to Satan.

"But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. For if some one comes and preaches another Jesus than the one we preached, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or if you accept a different gospel from the one you accepted, you submit to it readily enough."
2 Cor11:3-4

Yahweh help her.

From time to time many of us have had the fantasy that words, used in perfect combination, could somehow change the world. Or perhaps we dreamed that ordinary sentences in todays language could somehow make us willingly change ourselves. Many people would say that such a book has been written, or more exactly, dictated to Annie Kirkwood. In 1987, Annie began to feel the presence, and hear the messages of the Virgin Mary. Annie's disbelief, resistance, and acceptance is a story in itself, but what remains are Mary's messages of great importance to us all. The Kirkwoods, Annie and Byron, have received many letters about this book. Most of the writers relate of what has already been mentioned, lives have been changed, or that this is a most important book for our times. Others have told me that it is like the information of the Bible: concise, easy to read, and every bit as compelling. What I and others are trying to say is that an important book has been written, a book of great power and scope. Contained in the ten chapters are warnings, predictions, Mary's and Joseph's life on earth together, a message to every family and the world, sections on love, ourselves as spirit, prayer, the aftertime, and a message from Jesus. In the world today are many children and adults who are contacted by Mary and pass those messages along to us. The messages contain a consistancy, love, and urgency in what is relayed, and these thoughts continue in "Mary's Messages". Mary calls for a return to God, to prayer, and preparation for changes. Many serious predictions are spoken of and have occured, while other disturbing changes remain. In a recent newsletter mailed by the Kirkwoods, Mary has explained that predictions are given to capture our attention. In some cases, the events recorded in this book (published in 1991) have been pushed back or diminished because of our prayers and favorable actions. She has explained that these are days of grace, that the predictions in the book whose dates have passed have not lapsed, but that we have been given additional time before their occurence, a gift. This is a deeply spiritual book, without the limits of organized religions, ringing truthfully and clearly. Perhaps, as so many have said, this is the book we have been looking for

Dear potential readers:

A few thoughts.

If you don't like "channeled" material, I wouldn't recommend this book. Like most channelled literature, the average skeptic will beat themselves up over the method of delivery, and barely be able to stomach the message itself.

If you aren't open-minded, this book will most likely result in a headache. Perhaps that is good for some.

My father, who is a staunch Catholic, says that the Bible clearly indicates that "prayer changes prophecy", so please keep an open mind when the prophecies in dispute don't jive with our current timeline.

This book wasn't channeled like Seth, in that the continuity between chapters isn't as smooth. It doesn't read as "booklike". This is in part because certain chapters were included based on an editor's interest. Those readers of the "Michael Material" will understand what I mean.

A very good read. I have had a conversion of heart. I also love correlating this stuff with Emmanual, Micheal, Seth, and even the Bible and so far have found mostly unifying theory.

Good wishes on everyone's inevitable search for God within.

This woman is in need of a prayer for deliverance. She claims to be visited by Mary, the Mother of Jesus, yet her heretical views prove otherwise. Numerous "predictions" never came true, she claimed that Mary told her that Church is not necessary,although Christ established one (Matt16:18) and died for the Church/Kingdom. This Anne lady is nothing more than a delusional person that attempts to confuse the people by promoting her own agenda. No Church, teaching reincarnation, Mary stating she had other kids even though she (Mary) had told the kids in Fatima she did NOT, claiming that whatever religion one belongs to is not important, thus nullifying Christ's purpose, and then going as far as calling the Holy Spirit, the "Brotherhood"....huh??
Lady, you are not being visited by Mary...you are being visited by Satan.
Yahweh help you.

Although the Mary of this book is supposedly the Mother of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Saviour of the world, this Mary rarely mentions His name. Instead, she focuses on the god within you (supposedly God the Father) and tells you to pray to him alone. Ask yourself: Wouldn't the real Mary direct you to Jesus Christ?

Mary's Message of Hope is the second in a series of books compiled by Annie Kirkwood (Mary's Message to the World, Mary's Message of Hope, Messages to our Family, Mary's Message of Love). I say 'compiled' because Annie would tell you that Mary, Mother of Jesus, is the true author.

I have read the first three books above totaling nearly 1000 pages. In addition I have contemplated the messages of these works in relation to the Western philosophical and theological tradition. (Currently, I am a Ph.d. candidate in philosophy, with knowledge of metaphysics, medieval philosophy and theology, and ethics).

Having said this, let me say that I am very impressed by the message and its implied philosophical views about reality. The discussions of God, the nature of the soul, reincarnation, etc. are all very good and should interest any reader who yearns for more understanding about life and his or her destiny. Mary's Message of Hope is the smallest of the first three books (120 pages), and for this reason I recommend it for beginners because despite its small size it carries a profound message.

Of course, some of the material is controversial; or, rather, I should say non-traditional/non-orthodox. Apparently the previous reviewer has given the book a bad review solely for this reason. He/she seems to have missed the beautiful message about love and forgiveness and about God's everlasting gifts to us. Perhaps the reviewer should have paid more careful attention to page 34:

"Too much emphasis is placed on who is right and which religion is the correct. Religion is simply a way for you to understand the Glory of God. It is a method to bring you into the right frame of mind to worship He Who created it All, Who is All, and Who animates and loves without any biases."

It comes down to this: If you have a desire to know more, if you are seeking the truth, the message of Mary's Message of Hope is to turn to God in prayer and meditation. But reading the books will also provide you with some valuable information--and if that's what interests you, you will not regret purchasing these books. After reading them, praying about them, and intellectually contemplating them you will be in a good position to judge for yourself whether or not they are inauthentic or, rather, precious new Scripture.

Of all the "new age" books out there these books have impressed me the most. You should also check out the works of Paramahansa Yogananda and Edgar Cayce, who have very similar messages.

Remember, each person's journey back to God can only be made by that person. Are you going to blindly listen to Church leaders and authorities all of your life--like a child? Or are you going to seek God yourself and be nourished by His wisdom? The choice ultimately is yours alone.