| Amazon.com Why Do Catholics Do That? by Kevin Orlin Johnson assumes nothing and tells all. As such， it's not only an ideal catechism companion but also a source of infinite wisdom for students of art history， politics， literature， philosophy， and pretty much any other subject connected with Catholic history. In a voice refreshingly free of condescension (and full of humor， witnessed in chapter titles such as "Saints: How You Get To Be One")， Johnson defines and expatiates upon hundreds of topics， including the Mass， the rosary， the cross， the eucharist， and the pope. Why Do Catholics Do That? is destined for the all-time top 20 list of indispensable desk references. Whether your interest in Catholicism is devoutly religious or defiantly secular， you'll be glad Kevin Orlin Johnson has fulfilled his vocation so faithfully. --Michael Joseph Gross Book Description "Johnson offers lucid explanations of a dizzying array of customs and beliefs."--Publishers WeeklyIn Expressions of the Catholic Faith， renowned scholar and religion columnist Kevin Orlin Johnson answers the most frequently asked questions on Catholic faith， worship， culture， and customs， including: How the Church Makes Laws The Hard-Fought Genesis of the New Testament The Cycle of Redemption A Short Guide to the Meaning and Structure of the Mass Decoding Symbols of Scripture and the Sacraments The Calendar as the Image of Christ's Life The Rosary The Stations of the Cross Monks， Nuns， and the Rules That Guide Them The Pope The Laity in the Modern World Saints Fatima， Lourdes， and the Story of Apparitions The Vatican: A Holy City The Sign of the Cross， Christianity's Best-Known Symbol Candles in Prayer and Liturgy The Meaning of the Nativity SceneBlending religious history， a deep appreciation for art and culture， and an enlightened reverence for the traditions of the Church， Expressions of the Catholic Faith is the definitive resource for any one who wants to learn more about the rituals， symbols， and traditions that can strengthen our faith every day. See all Editorial Reviews |
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