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100 1 _aBurke, John J.
_q(John James),
_d1857-1945
245 1 0 _aReasonableness of Catholic Ceremonies and Practices
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-09-09
508 _aProduced by Michael Gray, Diocese of San Jose
520 _a"Reasonableness of Catholic Ceremonies and Practices" by Rev. John J. Burke is a religious exploration of Catholic rituals and traditions written in the early 20th century. The work delves into various Catholic ceremonies, including the Mass and sacraments, seeking to explain their significance and reasonableness within the faith. It aims to address and counter criticisms of these practices by providing a deeper understanding of their roots in Scripture and tradition. The opening of this text lays a foundation for understanding the role and importance of ceremonies in the Catholic faith. It emphasizes that these practices are not arbitrary but rather deeply rooted in historical context, scriptural directives, and a desire to elevate the spirituality of the faithful. Burke discusses how these ceremonies appeal to both the intellect and the heart, illustrating their integral role in worship, and concludes that the rituals—such as the vestments worn by priests and the conduct of the Mass—are reasonable expressions of faith that bring the community closer to God. The narrative portrays an intention to defend Catholic rituals against common misconceptions and to affirm their significance as meaningful acts of worship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCatholic Church -- Customs and practices
653 _aSacraments -- Catholic Church
653 _aSacramentals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33678
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