Compendium of Sacramentals: Encyclopedia of the Church's Blessings, Signs, and Devotions

By Shaun McAfee

Product Code: 9781505128178

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The Catholic Faith offers a treasure trove of devotions, prayers, and rites to help us grow spiritually. Sacramentals, among these gifts, have a special and crucial role in the lives of everyone who seek God's mercy. From rosaries and crucifixes to medals and relics, bells and candles to salts and scapulars, these apparently little indications cleanse us and better prepare us to "receive the fruit of the sacraments" (CCC 1677). Compendium of Sacramentals delves into this wide and intriguing realm, providing us with sharp insights and a greater grasp of the power of sacramentals.

Readers will learn:

The distinctions between the Church's three sacramental groups: blessings, exorcisms, and religious observances
Each sacramental's history, growth, and spiritual actuality
How sacramentals might become the primary tool for preparing us for the Church's seven sacraments
Extensive descriptions of devotions, both known and new
Theological grounds for the concept that sacramentals are sources of grace that assist Christians attain holiness and strengthen them on their road to heaven Practical advice for defending each sacramental against both traditional and current objections
In-depth advice and education on the use and use of sacramentals
A thorough comprehension of the biblical foundations of different sacramentals
Moving wisdom from the saints, popes, Church Fathers, and theologians on incorporating sacramentals into every aspect of daily life

Compendium of Sacramentals is an invaluable resource on the journey to heaven for converts seeking to immerse themselves in their newfound faith, as well as lifelong Catholics seeking to deepen their faith.

Hardcover. 384 pages.

Size: 10" H x 8" W