Solemnities: Celebrating a Tapestry of Divine Beauty

Celebrate the greatest feasts of the Catholic Church with art, history, and family activities!

A timeless Catholic heirloom that calls believers to rejoice in the sacred feasts of the liturgical calendar, Solemnities: Celebrating a Tapestry of Divine Beauty helps Catholics understand the most important celebrations of the Catholic Faith and why they are important.

Solemnities have a rich tradition and profound meaning in the Bible and our lives. For each of the 17 Solemnities found on the Universal Calendar of the Roman Catholic Church, discover:

• When the feast is celebrated within the liturgical calendar
• References to Holy Scripture and Catholic Tradition
  
• Inspiring background on the holy person or event honored
  
• Complete explanations of the reason for the feast day
  
• Beautiful, full-page illustrations of Catholic sacred art
  
• Reflections and explanations on each piece of art
  
• Images depicting ways that Catholics celebrate the Solemnity around the world
  
• How to bring the Solemnities to life in your heart and home

Written by three experts from the Liturgical Institute, this rich resource will help you learn how to live according to the liturgical calendar, celebrate each feast as a family, and establish traditions that can be passed on for generations to come.

Sanctify your year with this hardcover, heirloom-quality book that brings truth and beauty together to demonstrate the glory of these sublime days.

Dimensions: 9” x 10.5”
Hardcover

Only available for purchase in the USA.

“Think you don't have the time or understanding to celebrate Catholic feast days in your home? What if you had a handy guide to just the most important ones? Theology, Church history, sacred art, and practical suggestions for prayer and music come together in this lovely resource to help us understand and observe the solemnities, the seventeen most important feast days of the Church year. You've got to start somewhere. Here's where!”

–Kendra Tierney
Author of The Catholic All Year Compendium: Liturgical Living for Real Life