Signs of Life : : 40 Catholic Customs and Their Biblical Roots

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Call Number: 282 Ha
On Shelf At: Downtown Library

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[Pt.] 1: Life begins. Holy water ; The sign of the Cross ; Baptism ; The Mass ; Guardian angels -- [Pt.] 2: Life times. The Church's calendar ; Lent and Easter ; Advent and Christmas ; Novenas -- [Pt.] 3: A day in the life. Posture ; Morning offering ; Prayers of aspiration ; The Angelus ; Grace at meals ; Examination of conscience -- [Pt.] 4: Life lessons. Bible study ; Spiritual reading ; Retreat -- [Pt.] 5: Stages of life. Confirmation ; Marriage ; Priesthood ; Anointing of the sick -- [Pt.] 6: Spice of life. Incense ; Candles ; Sacred images ; Relics ; Fasting and mortification -- [Pt.] 7: Abundant life. Confession ; Indulgences ; Intercession of the saints ; Pilgrimage ; The presence of God ; Almsgiving -- [Pt.] 8: Love of my life. Devotion to the Trinity ; The rosary ; Scapulars and medals ; Mental prayer ; Reverence for the tabernacle -- [Pt.] 9: Life goes on. 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.

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