"Ours is a time of polarization, suspicion, and conflict. Enter Owen Cummings with his latest work, Visiting the Visitation. With his usual penchant for explaining profound mysteries in ways at once inviting and comprehensible, Deacon Cummings walks the reader down a path of biblical exegesis and spiritual growth as he reflects on God's love for humankind. Take your time with this book, savor it, and join Mary and Elizabeth in magnifying God our Savior who has done great things for us--and holy is his name."
--John C. Wester, archbishop of Santa Fe

"Owen Cummings, ever the gifted teacher, expertly facilitates engagement with the Lukan infancy narrative and its main characters. He draws upon a variety of interpretive perspectives, and he demonstrates the relevance of historical investigation (including of the Jewish roots of Christianity) and appreciation of the evangelist's literary-midrashic artistry for Christian life. For those seeking intellectually serious and spiritually nourishing reflections on rich biblical texts and their significance for devotion to Mary/Miriam of Nazareth, this book should not be missed!"
--Mark Nussberger, associate professor of sacred Scripture, Mount Angel Seminary

"The Rosary is a venerable Catholic devotion, but one that is often rushed through. This book focuses on the second joyful mystery of the Rosary, the Visitation. Owen Cummings is renowned for his ability for combining systematic theology and biblical studies. This book is no exception. It is a book that will serve well the theologian and the ordinary reader, as well as those who recite the Rosary regularly."
--M. Francis Mannion, diocesan theologian, Diocese of Salt Lake City