<b>“What I propose to do in this book is to take you on a guided exploration of the Catholic world, but not in the manner of a docent, for I am not interested in showing you the artifacts of Catholicism as though they were dusty <i>objets d’art</i> in a museum of culture. I want to function rather as a mystagogue, conducting you ever deeper into the mystery of the incarnation in the hopes that you might be transformed by its power.”</b> –<b>Father Robert Barron</b><br><b> </b><br>What is Catholicism? A 2,000 living tradition? A worldview? A way of life? A relationship? A mystery? In <i>Catholicism </i>Father Robert Barron examines all these questions and more, seeking to capture the body, heart and mind of the Catholic faith.<br><br>Starting from the essential foundation of Jesus Christ’s incarnation, life, and teaching, Father Barron moves through the defining elements of Catholicism – from sacraments, worship, and prayer, to Mary, the Apostles, and Saints, to grace, salvation, heaven, and hell – using his distinct and dynamic grasp of art, literature, architecture, personal stories, Scripture, theology, philosophy, and history to present the Church to the world. <br><br>Paired with his documentary film series of the same title, <i>Catholicism </i>is an intimate journey, capturing “The Catholic Thing” in all its depth and beauty. Eclectic, unique, and inspiring, Father Barron brings the faith to life for a new generation, in a style that is both faithful to timeless truths, while simultaneously speaking in the language of contemporary life.<br><br>Includes over 100 black and white and color photos.