Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated EncyclopediaInformative, delightful compendium of the Catholic way of lifeElegant, scripted style framed print of the Hail MaryTeach your family a powerful prayerExclusive to The Catholic CompanyBring your understanding of the Catholic Faith and its rich history of traditions from your head to your heart. This pieces in this powerful set will encourage you to ask Why DO we do that? and then help you practice your faith with greater intentionality and reflection. Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia New converts and cradle Catholics alike are often perplexed by the myriad of devotions, traditions, practices, and beliefs that the Catholic Church has accumulated over the past twenty centuries. Why pray to St. Anthony to find something lost? Why keep a St. Christopher medal in your car? Or why bury a statue of St. Joseph (upside down! ) in your yard when selling your house? In Helen Hoffner's lovingly-illustrated, encyclopedic Catholic Traditions and Treasures, you ll find succinct and sometimes amusing answers to these and hundreds of other questions. This delightful book explains the origin and nature of most of the common traditions of the Catholic Faith, as well as the source and meaning of many of the quaint and obscure ones. From Forty Hours to First Fridays and from Holy Hours to Holy Days, you'll find in these pages an informative, delightful compendium of the Catholic way of life, including information about: Novenas * Penance * Prayers for the Dead * First Fridays * Votive Candles * Religious Medals * St. Francis Statues * Bathtub Madonnas * Holy Cards * Crucifixes * House Blessings * Prayer Corners * Advent Calendars * Jesse Trees * Marian Apparitions * Vestments * Icons * Divine Mercy * The Sacred Heart * The Liturgical Year * Holy Days * Religious Orders * The Holy See * The Roman Curia * The Divine Office * Holy Oils * Genuflecting * Relics * Stations of the Cross * The Sacraments * The Angelus * Litanies * Patron Saints and much more to acquaint you with the many wonderful treasures and traditions of the Catholic Faith! Calligraphy Hail Mary Print This breathtaking, calligraphy style print comes in an elegant yet rustic look golden frame. The classic prayer based on the Gospel of Luke, the Hail Mary, will serve as a constant prayer reminder, as well as invite you to contemplate and imitate Mary's virtues. Ready to hang or stand in any room. The Hail Mary: Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Dimensions & Specifications Catholic Traditions and Treasures: An Illustrated Encyclopedia ISBN: 9781622824847 Author: Helen Hoffner Format: Hardcover Pages: 160 Calligraphy Hail Mary Print 8" (W) x 10" (H) Golden linear non-matted frame Wall hangers Easel back Heavy ivory card stock Color: Gold | Catholic Traditions & Treasures and Calligraphy Hail Mary Print Set