Excellent Adjunct In Bringing Catholicism Home

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	• Catholic Customs and Traditions: A Popular Guide (More Resources to Enrich Your Lenten Journey) Greg Dues Twenty-Third Publications, 1993 - 210 pages average customer review:based on 13 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Excellent Adjunct In Bringing Catholicism Home

I, for one, appreciate that this book is not Catechismal in nature - if I want the Catechism, I read that.

Instead, this book helps one understand the traditions of the Church through time - what was practiced, how traditions came into (and possibly fell out of) favor, and why. It's a look at the history of the Church and how it has evolved though the influence of the people, Saints, Popes, Bishops, etc.

As a mother, I love that this book gave me concrete ways to introduce day-to-day Catholicism in my family. Going to Mass on Sundays is a great start, but "Catholic Customs and Traditions" can help you bring your faith home throughout the year.

My husband, a non-Catholic and one who is, for the most part, against "organized religion" even appreciated a look at how the Church grew to it's current state - and, I think, softened him to the Church as a whole.

The tone isn't preachy or snide, and the language makes it a fast read.

To note: I'm not certain why the title here at Amazon includes "More Resources to Enrich Your Lenten Journey" as that subtitle is not included anywhere in my edition (the same one pictured here). This book, as another reviewer pointed out, covers the entire year, not just Lent.

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Surprise

This book should be of interest to long time Catholics as well as converts and people wanting to learn more about the religion. Only "Bishop Blacky" is likely to already know everything in the book.

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Book

This is a softcover book; I ordered it used and it arrived like new. It very is helpful in knowing more about the reasons behind the traditions of the Church.

Maybe not perfect, but still a good guide

I picked this book up as a guide for myself and my family. While it may have some minor flaws, the book still gives some good insights into why and how many Catholic customs and tradtions came to be. However, the subtitle is misleading, because the book covers all seasons in the Church year, not just Lent, as well as daily customs and traditions.

Other reviewers have criticized this book for not providing a strong catechism, which is true. However, this book is not meant to be a catechism, but rather a "guidebook". For true catechesis, Catholics should of course use The Catechism of the Catholic Church, which tends to explain the Church as theologians do. Instead, this book is intended for the laypeople, with a more "down-to-earth" writing style. It is a good guide for day-to-day living as Catholics, but should not be considered a source of doctrine or dogma.

This seems like a good source for explaining Church customs and traditions, particularly for parents trying to answer the questions of their children. Like any resource, it should not be used independently; Catholics should use it as a supplement to their practice of the Faith and study of the Bible and the Catechism.

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This newly revised, expanded edition answers the questions most commonly asked by both Catholics and non-Catholics. Dues outlines traditional Catholic religious history, gives an engaging overview of the rich variety of customs associated with Advent, Christmas, Holy Week, and Lent, and provides a thorough understanding of why Catholics practice their faith the way they do.

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