Signs of life : 40 Catholic customs and their Biblical roots / Scott Hahn.
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- 0385519494
- 9780385519496
- 40 Catholic customs and their Biblical roots
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Scott Hahn, the bestselling author of The Lamb's Supper and Reasons to Believe, celebrates the touchstones of the Catholic life, guiding readers to a deeper faith through the Church's rites, customs, and traditional prayers.
Signs of Life is beloved author Scott Hahn's clear and comprehensive guide to the Biblical doctrines and historical traditions that underlie Catholic beliefs and practices. Devoting single chapters to each topic, the author takes the reader on a journey that illuminates the roots and significance of all things Catholic, including: the Sign of the Cross, the Mass, the Sacraments, praying with the saints, guardian angels, sacred images and relics, the celebration of Easter, Christmas, and other holidays, daily prayers, and much more.
In the appealing conversational tone that has won him millions of devoted readers, Hahn presents the basic tenets of Church teachings, clears up common misconceptions about specific rituals and traditions, and responds thoughtfully to the objections raised about them. Each chapter concludes with loving, good-natured, inspiring advice on applying the Church's wisdom to everyday life.
Includes bibliographical references ( p. [263]-276).
Holy water -- The sign of the cross -- Baptism -- The mass -- Guardian angels -- The Church's calendar -- Lent and Easter -- Advent and Christmas -- Novenas -- Posture -- Morning offering -- Prayers of aspiration -- The Angelus -- Grace at meals -- Examination of conscience -- Bible study -- Spiritual reading -- Retreat -- Confirmation -- Marriage -- Priesthood -- Anointing of the sick -- Incense -- Candles -- Sacred images -- Relics -- Fasting and mortification -- Confession -- Indulgences -- Intercession of the saints -- Pilgrimage -- The presence of God -- Almsgiving -- Devotion to the Trinity -- The rosary -- Scapulars and medals -- Mental prayer -- Reverence for the tabernacle -- Preparation for death -- Prayers for the dead.
Shares accessible explanations of the biblical doctrines and historical traditions that underlie Catholicism's beliefs and practices, introducing basic tenets while sharing reflections on how to apply Catholic wisdom to everyday life.