Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Friday is a fascinating guide to the roots of all-things-Catholic. This smart and concise guide will introduce readers to the hidden heritage in many commonplace things that make up contemporary life. The reader-friendly format and the illuminating entries will make...
Kids always complained about the cafeteria food but I really wanted to buy it.When we finished lunch that day,she told me that she was a Catholic and Catholics don't eat red meat on Fridays---they eat fish on Fridays.From then on,every Friday Mrs.White bought ...
This is our recent history of the “War on Terror.” We suffered the horror and agony of 9/11 and then we lashed out with rage at “those people” thousands of miles away who “did it to us” because they “hate our freedom.” We were badly hurt and we craved revenge. Our desire...
Presents a guide to the roots of all things Catholic. This book introduces readers to the hidden heritage in many commonplace things that are a part of life. It is useful to those interested Catholics, general readers and historians of religion alike.Michael P. FoleyMacmillan...
It notes that Jesus suggests fasting once a person misses to realize the presence of God. The practice of eating fish in exchange of meat during Lent is an acknowledgment of the death of Jesus.Philippart, DavidU.S. Catholic
Christian quests and questions.(Pilgrim in Time; Why Do Catholics Eat Fish on Friday? The Catholic Origin to Just About Everything; What is the Point of Being a Christian?)(Book review)Ryan, Antonia