Romano Guardini's book The Living God: The Rosary of Our Lady (originally titled The Rosary of Our Lady) is not the correct title. A more accurate title is The Rosary of Our Lady, and it is a guide to praying the Rosary that aims to help Catholics, both those already praying and those just beginning, understand and experience the mysteries of Christ's life through this devotion. It introduces Mary as the 'Mother of God' and the Rosary as a way to draw closer to Christ, not simply a string of beads or a devotional obligation.The book introduces Mary as 'Mother of God' and the Rosary as a way to draw closer to Christ, not simply a string of beads or a devotional obligation. The book is designed not to assume that readers already have a special affection for Mary; rather, it introduces Mary as the Mother of God worthy of love by all Christians who desire to grow closer to Christ.