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.
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The Definitive Reference on Catholic Devotions and Practices,
By Daniel P. Kneeland (U.S) - See all my reviews
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Dear Reader:Ann Ball's book the "Encyclopedia of Catholic Devotions and Practices" is the definitive reference on the subject in 1 volume. Like Joan Carroll Cruz, Ann Ball has given Catholics a single volume reference on Devotions and Practices that the average Catholic is not even remotely aware of. I'll give it a 9.5 out of 10 because she probably, inadvertantly, missed the famous Eastern Catholic, or Byzantine Rite Devotion called the "Paraklesis to the Most Holy Mother of God" practiced by Melkite Eastern Catholics and Orthodox, from August 1-14 of each year. They consider the "Paraklesis" equal to or second only to the Holy Rosary. Ofcourse, the proper celebration of the Holy Mass and reception of the transubstantiated "Body and Blood of Christ" at Holy Communion is the most perfect form of prayer. On the Internet, one can find the Catholic "Paraklesis to the Most Holy Mother of God" from the "Pittsburgh Metropolitan Cantor Institute". Except for this sacred devotion, this one volume Encyclopedia of Catholic Devotions, Prayers and Practices is complete and a must for all Catholic book collections. Daniel P. Kneeland, Grafton, Ma.
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Ann Ball always does an excellent job of presenting Catholic faith and practice. This book is no exception.For the many Catholic's who have no real experience of the varied traditions of the Church, this is a place to begin PRACTICING your faith.
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This book is easy to read & understand; great explainations;a wonderful source of information.
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- The Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines--A Commentary by Peter C. Phan in Back Matter
- The Big Book of Catholic Customs and Traditions: For Children's Faith Formation by Anne E. Neuberger in Back Matter
- Catholic Traditions in the Home and Classroom: 365 Days to Celebrate a Catholic Year by Ann Ball in Back Matter
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