This Is The Faith

Description for THIS IS THE FAITH: A COMPLETE EXPLANATION OF THE CATHOLIC FAITH by Canon Francis Ripley:

A priest friend brought us a copy of THIS IS THE FAITH with the endorsement that this is the best book he had ever seen for instructing people in the Faith---whether converts or those whose education int he Faith has not been complete, or who just want a good review. Once we read it, we had to agree! This book is at once complete and thorough, but also easy to read and very intelligible. Here is a book you can confidently give to friends and relatives inquiring about what the Church teaches and know it is excellent and will not be dry, long-winded or over their heads.

Originally published in 1951 (with minor updates in 2002), the book covers the nature of God, the nature of man, the meaning of life, the nature of religion, the sources of Faith, the necessity of prayer, the duty of belief, the consequences of sin, the Commandments of God, the Holy Trinity, belief in Christ, the Redemption, the supremacy of the Pope, the Mystical Body of Christ, the Sacraments, the Mass, the priesthood, devotion to Mary and the Saints, what happens after death, the devotional life of a Catholic.

THIS IS THE FAITH covers everything the convert or inquirer needs to know about the Catholic Faith, and does so with a thoroughness that is at once completely satisfying, but never trying. Moreover, its approach is always dignified, reverent and commanding of respect. The result is the reader will garner a true picture of the reasonableness, thoroughness, and beauty of the Catholic religion that---with grace---will all but guarantee the assent of his will if he approaches the book with honesty and integrity. This book belongs in every Catholic home. It is unparalleled as a review, as a catch-up course for the poorly informed, or as an introduction to the truth of the Catholic Faith for converts. It is also excellent as a thorough textbook for high school seniors or college freshmen. It is great, sadly needed and destined to do tremendous good in our time!