A Handbook of Catholic Sacramentals

Explores the history of many popular sacraments and their role in contemporary Catholic Spirituality. This easy-to-read book focuses on the origins of the more popular as well as less know sacraments. Some of the sacramentals reviewed by the author are the seasonal Stations of the Cross and Nativity scenes pl;us perennially popular pratices such as the recitation of the Rosary, the making of novenas, and the wearing of scapulars. Ann Ball also details the stories behind many relics, medals, and images.