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The Weird Catholic Handbook

Dive into "The Weird Catholic Handbook" by Michael Lichens, exploring the unusual and fascinating aspects of Catholic history with humor and insight. Discover extraordinary stories like saints battling mythical creatures, the eerie beauty of bone chapels, and intriguing miracles. This captivating read blends scholarly research with engaging storytelling, offering spiritual lessons and inspiration to enrich your faith. Perfect for history and trivia lovers.

Fascinating & overlooked aspects of our Faith
Peculiar & intriguing elements of our history
Humor, curiosity, profound insights
Collected stories, spiritual lessons, & inspiration
Great gifts for Catholics who love history, trivia, & more

Dive into the fascinating and overlooked aspects of the Catholic faith with Weird Catholic Handbook by Michael Lichens. This book takes you on a Chestertonian romp through the peculiar and intriguing elements of Catholic history, offering a refreshing perspective on the faith that combines humor, curiosity, and profound insights.

Lichens invites you to discover the bizarre and extraordinary stories that have shaped Catholicism. From saints who faced mythical monsters to the eerie beauty of bone chapels, this book uncovers the spiritual and historical significance behind these oddities. With a blend of scholarly research and engaging storytelling, Lichens brings to life the unique relics, ghostly encounters, and unusual miracles that have been part of the Church’s rich tapestry.

In this book, you will discover:

Saints and Monsters: Learn how saints like St. Michael and St. Columba battled dragons and sea monsters, challenging our modern perceptions of sanctity and heroism.
Memento Mori: Explore the spiritual insights behind ossuaries and bone churches, and understand the history and purpose of unique relics such as the Incorruptibles and bejeweled skeletons.
Spiritual Warfare: Delve into the ghost stories and exorcisms that have marked Catholic history, and discover how saints like St. Gregory and St. Thomas Aquinas dealt with purgatorial souls.
Unusual Miracles: Uncover the strange and miraculous events that have occurred throughout Church history, from stigmata and levitation to bilocation and prophetic visions.

Weird Catholic Handbook is not just a collection of odd stories; it is an invitation to see the profound truths and spiritual lessons embedded in the peculiar. Each chapter sheds light on how these unusual elements of faith have inspired devotion, art, and a deeper understanding of the divine.

Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious skeptic, or someone who loves a good story, this book offers something for everyone. Discover how the oddities of the past can inspire and enrich your faith today.

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Supplier:: Sophia Institute Press
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Created Date:: 2024-11-22
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Author: Michael J. Lichens
256 Pages
Hardcover
ISBN: 9798889113508

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The Weird Catholic Handbook

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