Written in easy to read, easy to understand language, Handbook for Today's Catholic details the essential faith basics of Catholicism, suggests practical ways readers can integrate the Catholic faith in heir lives, and also discusses practical applications of post Vatican II Catholicism.t
The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Latin: Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris – C.Ss.R) is a Roman Catholic missionary congregation founded by Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori at Scala, near Amalfi, Italy, for the purpose of labouring among the neglected country people in the neighbourhood of Naples. Members of the Congregation, Catholic priests, and consecrated religious brothers, are known as Redemptorists, who are often associated with the image of Our Mother of Perpetual Help and globally minister in more than 77 countries around the world.
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: Beliefs Practices Prayers Living the Faith
This is one of those little book's you will reference again and again.
I just started my journey of discovery today. I read this book in one sitting. It is nice to have some direction and instruction into faith, what it means. Why the church does what it does, the methods and philosophy behind it. I will probably read it multiple times during my quest for knowledge, purpose, to find that missing piece inside of me.
A few sentences were missing when talking about Jesus and the Eucharist, which is unfortunate. I liked the condensed version of the Catechism, but I think it’s just better to read the full Catechism still.