Lent and Easter
Catholic Customs and Traditions
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Holidays, Easter
| Author: | Joanna Bogle | ISBN: | 9781784692148 |
| Publisher: | Catholic Truth Society | Publication: | September 18, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Catholic Truth Society | Language: | English |
| Author: | Joanna Bogle |
| ISBN: | 9781784692148 |
| Publisher: | Catholic Truth Society |
| Publication: | September 18, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Catholic Truth Society |
| Language: | English |
Spanning the seasons of Lent, Easter and to Pentecost, this Ebook describes the rich heritage of customs and traditions long practiced by Catholics down the ages, up to today. Shrovetide, ashes, pancakes, mardi gras, fasting, almsgiving, pilgrimage, special saints days, simnel cake, palms, Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, Holy week, hot cross buns, processions - these are just some of the many fascinating traditional practices associated with the religious festivals. The liturgy in turn enriches their meaning, as we rediscover how faith and everyday life are mutually supportive and instructive.
Spanning the seasons of Lent, Easter and to Pentecost, this Ebook describes the rich heritage of customs and traditions long practiced by Catholics down the ages, up to today. Shrovetide, ashes, pancakes, mardi gras, fasting, almsgiving, pilgrimage, special saints days, simnel cake, palms, Easter eggs, Easter bunnies, Holy week, hot cross buns, processions - these are just some of the many fascinating traditional practices associated with the religious festivals. The liturgy in turn enriches their meaning, as we rediscover how faith and everyday life are mutually supportive and instructive.
