Sacramentals
Liturgical Symbols That Surround Us
$83.49
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
29 January 2026
Summary
God uses visible signs to illuminate mysteries of the divine because that which is tangible is most accessible to humans. We readily connect with the symbolic nature of elements like water, fire, and light because we encounter them in daily life. In Sacramentals: Liturgical Symbols That Surround Us, author Johan van Parys takes us through the symbolism of various elements used in Catholic liturgies, bringing us greater understanding of the sacredness associated with objects when they…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780764828850 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0764828851 |
| Author: | Johan Van Parys |
| Publisher: | Queen's Work |
| Imprint: | Queen's Work |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 476g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 204mm x 12mm |
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The aim of Sacramentals: Liturgical Symbols That Surround Us is twofold. The book offers insight into our daily use of symbols and the symbolic acts that uniquely equip humans for the use of symbols in a religious context.
Dr. van Parys then talks about our daily use of symbols and our experiences of sacramental symbols on a human level… He offers opportunities to reflect on the meaning of these symbols and make further connections to our experiences of them…The groundwork the book lays encourages all of us to become more aware of and appreciate symbols on a deeper level.
–Giovanni Cardinal Lajolo, President Emeritus of the Governorship of Vatican City State “The Governorship of Vatican City State” (1/9/2026 12:00:00 AM)About The Author
Johan Van Parys
Johan van Parys, PhD, is the managing director of ministries and director of liturgy and sacred arts at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis. He teaches liturgy in the School of Theology of St. John’s University and is the co-founder and president of the Minnesota/North Dakota Chapter of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums. Dr. van Parys received his doctorate in theology in liturgical studies from the University of Notre Dame and has graduate degrees from the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, in archeology, art history, architecture, and religious studies.
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