The Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society
By Fr. Lawrence Daniel Carney III · Published by TAN Books
Overview
This work reveals the essence and history of the Holy Face devotion as a traditional practice of reparation and reverence toward Christ’s Face that has been championed by saints and the faithful, showing how this devotion sustains the soul amid the trials of modern culture. Grounded in the Church’s tradition and drawing on the testimony of figures such as Venerable Leo Dupont and Blessed Pope Pius IX, it invites believers to contemplate the Face of Jesus as a means of spiritual renewal and fidelity to Christ.
- Explains the spiritual and historical roots of the Holy Face devotion within the Catholic tradition.
- Shows how saints such as St. Thérèse and others practiced this devotion with profound reverence.
- Frames reparation to the Holy Face as a response to cultural and spiritual challenges facing the Church.
- Connects the devotion to the prayers and aspirations of the Archconfraternity of the Holy Face.
- Encourages readers to embrace reverence, prayer, and reversion in daily spiritual life.
Intended Audience
This book is suited for Catholics interested in deepening their devotional life through traditional practices of reparation and contemplation, for those drawn to the spirituality of the saints, and for readers seeking to respond to modern challenges with prayer rooted in the Church’s historic devotions.
Key Themes
- Holy Face devotion grounded in tradition
- Reparation and prayer in response to cultural trials
- Saintly witness to Christ’s Face as a spiritual focus
- Contemplation of Jesus and renewal of faith
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Format:
- Hardcover
- Publication Date:
- 06/21/2022
- Forward:
- Mary Jane Zuzolo
- Pdf:
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- Height:
- 7.00
- Width:
- 5.00
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The Holy Face of Jesus
Phenomenal book. This book introduces you to a devotion you didn't know you needed. Fr. Carney …
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