{"product_id":"marian-veneration-firm-foundations-paperback","title":"Marian Veneration: Firm Foundations - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrancis Cardinal Arinze\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blessed Virgin Mary is venerated by many followers of Jesus Christ as an important part of their practice of the faith. Believing that she is the Mother of God because her Son is the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, who for our salvation took on human nature, Christians of both East and West honor Mary in various ways. They strive to imitate her as a great model of Christian discipleship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCardinal Arinze wrote this book for both those devoted to the Blessed Mother and those who do not yet know or understand her. Based on the Scriptures, the teachings of the Church, and the sacred liturgy, the cardinal provides a solid foundation for Marian veneration--one that can benefit all Christians, regardless of their church affiliation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancis Cardinal Arinze\u003c\/b\u003e is the former Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. The Nigerian prelate has written many books and articles on theology, spirituality, and pastoral practice, including \u003ci\u003eMeeting Jesus and Following Him\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Radical Discipleship: The Layperson's Distinctive Role\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Marian Veneration\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e God's Invisible Hand\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by Ignatius Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.9 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 21, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42166313582727,"sku":"9781621641605","price":16.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/7a9a9935c4f87357951b75eb325d8d21.webp?v=1733319973","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/marian-veneration-firm-foundations-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}