Handbook for Today's Catholic: Fully Indexed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication) [Paperback]

Redemptorist Pastoral Publication (Author), Francis George (Foreword)

Book Description

Series: A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication | Publication Date: July 12, 2004

Handbook for Today's Catholic, popular for decades, is now even more valuable. This revised and updated edition includes a new introduction, the current list of the Holy Days of Obligation observed in the United States, the prayer for vocations favored by Pope John Paul II, a new section on how to prepare for a sick call, and much more.
Handbook for Today's Catholic, Revised Edition, retains all the features of the previous edition presented in easy-to-understand language, with content divided into the following four sections: Beliefs, Practices, Prayers, and Living the Faith.

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About the Author

A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication is often written by more than one author. These publications approach sometimes-difficult topics using a down-to-earth style consistent with the pastoral understanding and care Redemptorists are known for in their ministry to individuals.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Liguori Publications; Revised edition (July 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764812203
• ISBN-13: 978-0764812200
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #247,372 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Book, April 12, 2006

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Steven R. McEvoy "MCWPP" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook for Today's Catholic: Fully Indexed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication) (Paperback)

This little volume has sold over 5 Million copies in four different editions since 1978. It is indexed to the Catechism written in easy to read language. This book is clear, concise and coherent. It looks at major doctrine's of the Catholic faith, traditions and practices as well as a section on traditional prayers. It has easy to implement ideas for how to integrate your faith into day-to-day life.

The book is composed of 4 sections:

1. Beliefs

2. Practices

3. Prayers

4. Living the Faith


This is one of those little books you will reference again and again.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lite Reading- Basic Overview- Good, November 12, 2005

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Laurence A. Gonzaga (Colton, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Handbook for Today's Catholic: Fully Indexed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication) (Paperback)

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Liguori Publications; Revised edition (June, 2004)
ISBN: 0764812203

11/12/05
I think this book was a very helpful and concise overview of the Catholic faith. It presents the traditional faith in modern language heavily citing and referencing the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It's lite reading for the initiated Catholic and might be superfluous. It is good for a refresher on the core tenets of the faith. Good for the inquiring Protestant.

It contains a useful resource on the go. It has the basic prayers, as well as useful lists such as the Beattitudes, the Precepts of the Church, The Corporal Works of Mercy, or the Spiritual Works. It contains a very useful method of meditation. It also gives a concise guideline to a proper confession.

I found it to be an easy read, but not very challenging. All in all, pretty good booklet.

God Bless,
Laurence

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Handbook for Today's Catholic, July 18, 2009

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Roman Edwards (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Handbook for Today's Catholic: Fully Indexed to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (A Redemptorist Pastoral Publication) (Paperback)

Would you like an easy reference for someone who would like to see the beliefs of the Catholic Church in summary form, read the texts of the prayers Catholics frequently use, and get a brief introduction to some of the spiritual practices Catholics employ? I've given this to RCIA candidates interested in joining, Catholic parents with children now wanting to revitalize their religious roots, and individuals totally unfamiliar with Catholic ways who would like a first glimpse.