An Essay on Beatification, Canonization, and the Processes of the Congregation of Rites (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Frederick William Faber

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026767502X ISBN 13: 9780267675029

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

What makes a saint? A clear guide to beatification, canonization, and the church’s careful processes.

This nonfiction work explains what beatification and canonization mean, how the Holy See and other authorities evaluate lives of the saints, and why these acts matter for Catholics and curious readers alike. It places the church’s procedures in context, discusses safeguards against error, and shows how saints’ biographies can be read with discernment and reverence.

• Clarifies the difference between beatification and canonization and the authority behind each act.
• Explains how the church examines virtue, miracles, and evidence in each case.
• Offers guidance on reading saints’ lives with balance, avoiding sensationalism.
• Highlights the role of hagiography in forming faith and practice for Catholics.

Ideal for readers of Catholic history, church law, and devotional studies seeking a steady, informed overview of saints and their recognition.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026767502X
• ISBN 13: 9780267675029
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 152