The Origin of our Rituals: A Question and Answer Guide to Rediscovering our Catholic Heritage

THE AUTHOR'S INTERWOVEN DESCRIPTIONS OF HISTORIC DATA PROVIDE A SENSE OF THE IMPORTANT ROLE THAT RITUALS HAVE PLAYED IN THE EVERYDAY LIFE OF CHRISTIANS FOR THE PAST TWO MILLENNIA. THROUGH CONCISE AND CANDID ACCOUNTS ACCOMPANIED WITH A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE FAITH, SANDSTAD INVITES US ALL TO BECOME PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT WE BELIEVE AND PRACTICE IN ORDER TO CHERISH, TRANSMIT AND RADIATE THE BEAUTY OF THE CATHOLIC HERITAGE. "What earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too, and it cannot be all of a sudden entirely forbidden or even considered harmful. It behooves all of us to preserve the riches which have developed in the Church's faith and prayer, and to give them their proper place" -Pope Benedict XVI- Vatican City

ERICK SANDSTAD also known by many as former Brother Erick, studied in Rome at the Pontifical University Regina Apostolorum where he acquired a Licentiate Degree in Philosophy. He was a Religious Brother for 14 years residing in Salamanca Spain, Hamden, Connecticut and Rome Italy. He holds a Masters Degree in Psychology from Northeastern University in Boston. Erick when not writing, or speaking at events he is raising capital for church property acquisitions or supporting a Diocese with their vocation efforts. He resides in Lexington, Kentucky.