Encyclopedia of Catholic Devotions and Practices

Ann Ball The only comprehensive encyclopedia of Catholic devotions and practices. More Than a Thousand Entries - packed with information and insights on hundreds of Catholic prayers, activities, rituals, and customs. Sweeping in Scope; Timeless in Dimension - No other reference contains so many Catholic devotions or practices from the time of Christ to the present. A comprehensive collection of things Catholics think, say, do, and pray. Worldwide Overview - Covers the entire Catholic world! Detailed entries span the entire globe and represent the universality of the Catholic Faith. Explores devotions and practices ranging from the well-known to the obscure, the ancient to the modern, and everything in between. Guide to Catholic Life - An indispensable guide to the Catholic customs and devotions from Aachen to Zucchetto. Local celebrations to Church-wide practices - you'll find them all listed here. Expansive, Detailed, Insightful - An exhaustive compendium packed with explanations and particulars on Catholic life not available in any other single source. Exceptional Resource - Alphabetically arranged for quick and easy reference. Thorough in coverage. Faithful in treatment. Respectful in presentation. Imprimatur: John M. D'Arcy, Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend, March 27, 2003.