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O'Grady, John F.

Catholic beliefs and traditions ancient and ever new / [electronic resource] : John F. O'Grady. - New York : Paulist Press, c2001. - 1 online resource (x, 356 p.)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 335-347) and index.

The problem of God -- Images of God -- Jesus--the revelation of God -- The Bible--record of God's revelation -- Images of the Early Church and the New Testament -- Pope, bishops and heirarchy -- The liturgy and the sacraments of the Church -- Mediation--Mary and the saints -- Prayer and devotion -- Original sin -- Grace in the Catholic tradition -- Death and eschatology -- Heaven, purgatory and hell -- Conscience in Catholic tradition -- Catholic morality -- Conclusion: American Catholics and Vatican II.

A Roman Catholic priest explores the origins of many revered Catholic beliefs and traditions in this comprehensive volume. Contains discussion and study questions which may be used for either group discussion or personal reflection.

ISBN: 9781616437503 (electronic bk.) 1616437502 (electronic bk.)

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Catholic Church--Doctrines.
Catholic Church--Customs and practices.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: BX1751.3 / .O36 2001eb

Dewey Class. No.: 282