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Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia

Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia

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Discover the rich tapestry of Catholic traditions with "Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia" by Helen Hoffner. This engaging, illustrated guide answers intriguing questions about various devotions and practices, such as prayers to St. Anthony or burying a St. Joseph statue. It covers an array of topics from novenas to the liturgical year, offering insights into the Catholic way of life. See more...

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  • Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
  • Learn about everything from "Forty Hours" to "First Fridays" to unique devotions and more
  • Informative, delightful compendium of the Catholic way of life

New converts and cradle Catholics alike are often perplexed by the myriad of devotions, traditions, practices, and beliefs that the Catholic Church has accumulated over the past twenty centuries. Why pray to St. Anthony to find something lost? Why keep a St. Christopher medal in your car? Or why bury a statue of St. Joseph upside down! in your yard when selling your house?

In Helen Hoffner's lovingly-illustrated, encyclopedic Catholic Traditions and Treasures, you ll find succinct and sometimes amusing answers to these and hundreds of other questions. This delightful book explains the origin and nature of most of the common traditions of the Catholic Faith, as well as the source and meaning of many of the quaint and obscure ones.

From Forty Hours to First Fridays and from Holy Hours to Holy Days, you'll find in these pages an informative, delightful compendium of the Catholic way of life, including information about:

Novenas * Penance * Prayers for the Dead * First Fridays * Votive Candles * Religious Medals * St. Francis Statues * Bathtub Madonnas * Holy Cards * Crucifixes * House Blessings * Prayer Corners * Advent Calendars * Jesse Trees * Marian Apparitions * Vestments * Icons * Divine Mercy * The Sacred Heart * The Liturgical Year * Holy Days * Religious Orders * The Holy See * The Roman Curia * The Divine Office * Holy Oils * Genuflecting * Relics * Stations of the Cross * The Sacraments * The Angelus * Litanies * Patron Saints

and much more to acquaint you with the many wonderful treasures and traditions of the Catholic Faith!


SKU: 1021344

  • Author: Helen Hoffner
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Pages: 160

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Overall rating: 4.8139534 / 5 from 86 reviews.

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Catholic Traditions and Treasures is an illustrated encyclopedia that provides an informative and delightful exploration of the Catholic way of life. It offers succinct answers to common and obscure traditions, making it a valuable resource for both new converts and long-time Catholics.

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Review highlights

  • "This book is a great quick reference to detail those for me." — Suzanne M.
  • "This is a wonderful book full of useful info." — JULIE N.
  • "Such an interesting and beautiful book!" — Sheryl R.

Reviews

"Beautiful Catholic 101 book with illustrations!"

— Skye (5/5)

"This book has been a true blessing to me. Although I was baptized Catholic, I was not raised in the Church, and returning to my faith later in life came with many questions. Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia has helped me understand so much about the richness, meaning, and beauty of the Catholic faith. Dr. Helen Hoffner presents Catholic traditions, symbols, and teachings in a way that is clear, thoughtful, and deeply respectful. The explanations are accessible without feeling overwhelming, and the illustrations add depth and clarity, making the book both educational and inspiring. As I read, I often found myself saying, “Now I understand. ” This book has strengthened my connection to my faith and given me confidence as I continue my spiritual journey. I would highly recommend it to anyone returning to the Church, new to the faith, or simply wanting to deepen their understanding of Catholic traditions and treasures."

— Migdalia (5/5)

Catholic Traditions are Treasures

"Is a colorful review of our faith. Hope too share it with the grandchildren"

— MARGARET C. (5/5)

Traditions & Treasures

"Love the articles in this book. Also bought one for a friend to use."

— PAUL I. (5/5)

Beautifully done. Simple , clear

"Beautifully done. Simple , clear explanations. Hit the highlights of the most common questions Catholics may have"

— SUSAN G. (5/5)

Family

"This is a wonderful way to introduce the family to Catholic traditions of Faith."

— CAROL P. (5/5)

Good for RCIA

"A lot of information not covered in RCIA. Good basics but not much new for those who have been practicing Catholics for years. Nice pictures."

— Barb V. (2/5)

Pretty coffee table book

"I have mine on the fireplace hearth…and you or the grandkids can just pick it up and learn a fact or two about our Catholic Faith! Very interesting…very pretty!"

— BETSY A. (5/5)

Great reference for everyone

"I bought this book for my non-catholic wife because she wanted to learn more about the faith. It was great for that purpose, but it also taught me many things. I would recommend this book for everyone."

— MICHAEL B. (5/5)

A very interesting book, but

"A very interesting book, but I wish it had more customs from around the world. (It was implied in the promo)"

— SUZANNE U. (5/5)

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