Forgotten Catholic traditions to aid your spiritual life

Why pray to St. Anthony to find something lost? Why keep a St. Christopher medal in your car? Why bury a statue of St. Joseph (upside down!) in your yard when selling your house? 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. How can we understand these many practices and devotions? In these pages, Dr. Helen Hoffner explains how the treasures and traditions of our Faith remind us of our roots and also lead us toward our heavenly destination. With lovingly-illustrated, encyclopedic pages you’ll find succinct, and sometimes amusing, answers to hundreds of questions relating to Catholic practices. Author Helen Hoffner 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. Among the many traditions and treasures explained are . . . Advent Calendars     The Angelus     Bathtub Madonnas     Crucifixes     Divine Mercy     The Divine Office     First Fridays     Genuflecting     Holy Cards     Holy Days     Holy Oils    The Holy See     House Blessings     Icons     Jesse Trees     Litanies     The Liturgical Year   Marian Apparitions     Novenas     Patron Saints   Penance     Prayer Corners     Prayers for the Dead     Relics     Religious Medals     Religious Orders     The Roman Curia     The Sacraments   The Sacred Heart   St. Francis Statues     Stations of the Cross     Vestments     Votive Candles   And more! Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia Written by Helen Hoffner Illustrated by Deirdre Folley Hardback — 144 pages List price: $19.95  Today's Sale Price: $15.99! BUY NOW One of the greatest treasures of our Catholic Faith is the Communion of Saints. Their lives and writings are powerful sources of inspiration and support on our journey to Heaven. How often do you find time to read the saints' writings? My Daily Visit with the Saints makes it easy to stay close to the holy men and women who have gone before you. Meditations from over 65 saints cover 139 vital topics ranging from anger to mortal sin to death and much more. In strong, clear voices the saints left us these prayerful meditations, sure protection against sudden temptations, and lucid answers to sharp questions about the Faith. This rich volume will serve you as a deep catechism, a spur to conscience, and a call to prayer. Let your daily visit with God’s faithful servants breathe into you a strong new spirit of piety and devotion, and bring you the everlasting consolation known only to those who stay close to Jesus in all that they do.   Get BOTH books for only $19.99! BUY NOW Order online above, or call 1-800-888-9344 www.SophiaInstitute.com   Invite friends to receive our newsletters and get these books for FREE! LEARN MORE Get one discounted book per month—and never pay shipping! Learn more: