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Signs of Life: 40 Catholic Customs and Their Biblical Roots Audiobook
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In the appealing conversational tone that has won him millions of devoted readers, Hahn presents the basic tenets of Church teachings, clears up common misconceptions about specific rituals and traditions, and responds thoughtfully to the objections raised about them. Each chapter concludes with loving, good-natured, inspiring advice on applying the Church's wisdom to everyday life.
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"Scott Hahn always does a good job of explaining the Catholic truths from a deep Biblical and historical basis. The traditions and customs outlined in the book show the richness of the Catholic faith and help us to live out a faith that has many dimensions."
— Paul (4 out of 5 stars)
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“There is genius in Catholicism and once again Scott Hahn unveils it like the masterpiece that it is. Every chapter of Signs of Life is filled with insights and practices that will change the way you live your life and celebrate your faith.”
— Matthew Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Rediscovering Catholicism and The Rhythm of Life -
“In this long-awaited treasure of a book, Scott Hahn reveals the historical and biblical roots of so many Catholic practices. Finally Catholics will not only know what to do but why they do it.”
— Raymond Arroyo, New York Times bestselling author of Of Thee I Zing -
“Lifelong Catholics realize that it usually takes a convert to help us appreciate and better understand the customs and practices we too often take for granted. Scott Hahn does just that in this immensely readable yet substantive loving look at Catholic prayer, devotions, and beliefs.”
— Timothy M. Dolan, archbishop of New York -
“In showing how Catholic popular piety is scripturally grounded, [Hahn] explains practices that shape Catholic life and help us grow in grace. This is a book that will be helpful to individuals and to the church as a whole.”
— Francis Cardinal George, archbishop of Chicago -
“This handbook should prove very useful to both individuals and faith-sharing groups seeking a deeper understanding of Catholic devotion.”
— Donald W. Wuerl, archbishop of Washington -
“In Signs of Life, Scott Hahn has provided a wonderful resource of Catholic belief and practice, as well as an excellent reference for Catholics who want to understand their Faith and its traditions more deeply. Once again, Dr. Hahn has masterfully used his great teaching skills to invite his readers to a richer understanding of Catholic faith, tradition, and practice.”
— David A. Zubik, bishop of Pittsburgh -
“For decades non-Catholics and even some perplexed Catholics have questioned a number of the beliefs and especially the devotional acts of the Catholic Church. Scott Hahn addresses these questions in Signs of Life, producing crystal-clear explanations of the church’s traditional practices.”
— Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel -
“Scott Hahn has given us a great contribution in connecting the scriptural and traditional foundations of Catholic devotions and practices. This book will enrich both the spiritual life and theological understanding of every reader.”
— Fr. Michael Scanlan, chancellor of Franciscan University of Steubenville and author of What Does God Want? -
“Scott Hahn gets me excited about my faith. He shares the biblical truth of our deep tradition in a simple way.”
— Justin Fatica, author of Hard as Nails
Signs of Life Listener Reviews
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" God is predictable. The Old is in the New, and the New is in the Old. "
— Bill, 12/4/2013 -
" This was a great read. Dr. Hahn has a gift for explaining theologically complex topics in an easy and understandable way. I enjoyed this book a ton. It was great. "
— Shelby, 11/24/2013 -
" I found this dry and also aimed towards those who have more general knowledge of Catholicism that I do. (I was raised Protestant, but have questions about Catholicism and my somewhat Catholic husband usually gives me an answer of "I dunno" to my questions). "
— Megan, 10/31/2013 -
" I'm up to indulgences which I am eager to read as I never understood them! I am enjoying the book immensely. And easy and informative read. I'm reading it on my Kindle! "
— Faith, 7/25/2013 -
" I really got a lot of great information out of this book. I wish some of the sections had been a little longer and some could have been a little shorter. "
— Tori, 3/7/2013 -
" This is a book I will reference and return to often. I enjoyed this author and will look for more by him in the future. "
— Emily, 2/17/2013 -
" Very interesting, but a slow read. It is really meant to be read slowly over a period of time. Interesting... "
— Becky, 12/24/2012 -
" This book was okay but didn't get as deep into various Catholic customs as I was hoping for. That said, I did learn a thing or two. "
— Karen, 9/9/2012 -
" Just an OK book for me. The chapters are short and leave you wanting to know more. "
— Beverly, 6/17/2012 -
" Reading for Lent. 40 chapters. One a day. Perfect. But actually, kinda disappointing. The author's approach was to provide a quote or two to prove his thesis instead of exploring the catholic customs. There didn't seem to be much critical thought-- which is what I was seeking. I was disappointed. "
— AJ, 11/21/2011 -
" A lot of amazing stuff in here, some of it so simple and some confusing but all fascinating (and useful? to me now at least...) and very inspiring as well. I'm looking forward to reading more Scott Hahn... "
— hirtho, 11/12/2011 -
" This book provides a quick overview of Catholic customs. It was a little dry, but had good info. I've heard good things about Hahn, I'll likely try another of his books. "
— She-Rah, 8/23/2011 -
" I thougt this book was okay, not as insightful as I thought I would be, but no hard to read. "
— casey, 6/29/2011 -
" This was a great read. Dr. Hahn has a gift for explaining theologically complex topics in an easy and understandable way. I enjoyed this book a ton. It was great. "
— Shelby, 3/30/2011 -
" This book was okay but didn't get as deep into various Catholic customs as I was hoping for. That said, I did learn a thing or two. "
— Karen, 12/28/2010 -
" This book provides a quick overview of Catholic customs. It was a little dry, but had good info. I've heard good things about Hahn, I'll likely try another of his books. "
— She-Rah, 11/30/2010 -
" I really got a lot of great information out of this book. I wish some of the sections had been a little longer and some could have been a little shorter. "
— Tori, 10/21/2010 -
" I'm up to indulgences which I am eager to read as I never understood them! I am enjoying the book immensely. And easy and informative read. I'm reading it on my Kindle! "
— Faith, 8/27/2010 -
" I thougt this book was okay, not as insightful as I thought I would be, but no hard to read. "
— casey, 1/3/2010
About Scott Hahn
Scott Hahn, an internationally renowned Catholic lecturer and theologian, is professor of Biblical theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is the director of the Institute of Applied Biblical Studies and president of the St. Paul Center for Applied Biblical Theology. His books include A Father Who Keeps His Promises; Rome Sweet Home, coauthored with his wife, Kimberly; The Lamb’s Supper; and Hail, Holy Queen, among others. He lives in Steubenville, Ohio, with his wife and children.