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Celebrate the greatest feasts of the Catholic Church with art, history, and family activities!
A timeless Catholic heirloom that calls believers to rejoice in the sacred feasts of the liturgical calendar, Solemnities: Celebrating a Tapestry of Divine Beauty helps Catholics understand the most important celebrations of the Catholic Faith and why they are important.
Solemnities have a rich tradition and profound meaning in the Bible and our lives.
For each of the 17 Solemnities found on the Universal Calendar of the Roman Catholic Church, discover:
When the feast is celebrated within the liturgical calendar
References to Holy Scripture and Catholic Tradition
Inspiring background on the holy person or event honored
Complete explanations of the reason for the feast day
Beautiful, full-page illustrations of Catholic sacred art
Reflections and explanations on each piece of art
Images depicting ways that Catholics celebrate the Solemnity around the world
How to bring the Solemnities to life in your heart and home
Written by three experts from the Liturgical Institute, this rich resource will help you learn how to live according to the liturgical calendar, celebrate each feast as a family, and establish traditions that can be passed on for generations to come.
Sanctify your year with this hardcover, heirloom-quality book that brings truth and beauty together to demonstrate the glory of these sublime days.
Publisher : Ascension (November 3, 2022)
Language : English
Hardcover : 107 pages
ISBN-10 : 1954881606
ISBN-13 : 978-1954881600
Item Weight : 1.5 pounds
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5/5 on Amazon
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Small enough to fit in a pocket yet serious enough to provide real answers, this primer is a must-have for architecture and history buffs, tourists, and churchgoers interested in decoding the styles and symbols of religious buildings. Every building contains clues embedded in its design that identify not only its architectural style but also who designed it, what kind of congregation it was built for, and why. This practical yet charming handbook is the key to decoding the style, history, evolution, and social significance of religious buildings. Not strictly limited to churches, it also covers abbeys, chapels, and monasteries, among other structures. Organized according to architectural element (windows, domes, arches, etc.), each element is presented in chronological order. Additional chapters explore the architectural influence of geography, history, and various creeds, along with an illustrated timeline showing how, where, and in many cases why certain church features evolved through the centuries. There is also a useful introduction to naming each component of a church, from vaults to buttresses and transepts to apses. All entries are illustrated with period engravings and line drawings. This book will be invaluable for architecture buffs and anyone who has ever wondered why classic New England churches are white with little ornament, why Quaker meetinghouses have no altars, or why Episcopalians traditionally favored the Gothic style.
Publisher : Rizzoli; 36780th edition (April 12, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0847835987
ISBN-13 : 978-0847835980
Item Weight : 14.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.3 x 0.7 x 6.5 inches
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4.6/5 on Amazon
3.9/5 on Goodreads
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This unique book delves into the deep meanings of liturgical art and architecture, and by association, the Sacred Liturgy itself. It is meant to help pastors, architects, artists, members of building committees, seminarians, and everyone interested in liturgical art and architecture come to grips with the many competing themes which are at work in church buildings today. The object of Catholic Church Architecture and the Spirit of the Liturgy is help the reader to drink deeply from the wells of the tradition, to look with fresh eyes at things thought to be outdated or meaningless, and glean the principles which underlie the richness of the Catholic faith.
Publisher : Hillenbrand Books; Studies Series edition (November 8, 2009)
Language : English
Hardcover : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 1595250271
ISBN-13 : 978-1595250278
Item Weight : 2.04 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.75 x 11 inches
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4.7/5 on Amazon
4.6/5 on Goodreads
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This visually stunning and carefully researched book encompasses many of the most significant churches of the Archdiocese of Chicago, addressing both their architectural and theological significance. The insightful and readable text is lavishly illustrated throughout with full-color photographs, creating a book suitable for those interested in local history, architectural achievement, theological insight, or who simply desire to glory in the visual beauty of Chicago’s churches.
Features 68 churches and chapels, in many of Chicago’s principal city neighborhoods and suburbs Over 250 striking color photographs The scholarly yet accessible text addresses church buildings as both examples of architectural movements and sacramental images of the heavenly city of Jerusalem (Revelation 21:1) Broad appeal for pilgrims, architects, and historians, both casual visitors and serious scholars
Publisher : Liturgy Training Publications; First Edition (October 5, 2005)
Language : English
Hardcover : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 1568545037
ISBN-13 : 978-1568545035
Item Weight : 2.5 pounds
Dimensions : 9.5 x 0.25 x 13 inches
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4.8/5 on Amazong
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