Project Gutenberg 2010-08-31 Public domain in the USA. 562 Hammer, Bonaventure 1842 1917 Hammer, Bonaventura Hammer, B. (Bonaventure) Burke, John J. (John James) 1857 1945 Burke, J. J. (John James) 09017339 Mary, Help of Christians, and the Fourteen Saints Invoked as Holy Helpers Instructions, Novenas and Prayers with Thoughts of the Saints for Every Day in the Year; To Which is Added an Appendix on the Reasonableness of Catholic Ceremonies and Practices Produced by Michael Gray, the Diocese of San Jose "Mary, Help of Christians, and the Fourteen Saints Invoked as Holy Helpers" compiled by Rev. Bonaventure Hammer, O.F.M. is a religious text that draws upon Catholic doctrine and traditions, likely written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a guide for devotion, featuring a compilation of novenas, prayers, and legends related to the veneration of the Virgin Mary and the fourteen saints recognized in Catholic tradition as intercessors. It emphasizes the significance of invoking these saints for various needs and spiritual support. The opening portion introduces the theme of the veneration of saints, particularly focusing on the importance of Mary as "Help of Christians." It outlines the efficacy of prayer and the role of saints as intercessors who can bring believers closer to God. Specifically, the text begins by articulating the Catholic teaching on the invocation of saints and emphasizes the connection between the faithful on earth and saints in heaven, underscoring how believers can seek their intercession for support in overcoming life's challenges. The chapters provide reflections on individual saints and the practices of prayer that enable a deeper relationship with both Mary and other holy figures, each serving as a guide for personal devotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Christian saints -- Cult Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint -- Prayers and devotions Catholic Church -- Prayers and devotions Christian saints -- Prayers and devotions Catholic Church -- Customs and practices Sacraments -- Catholic Church Sacramentals BX Text Category: Religion/Spirituality 891403 2025-10-13T13:28:02.848484 text/html 833386 2021-01-06T23:36:49 text/html 4294946 2025-10-13T13:28:18.828474 application/epub+zip 4294349 2025-10-13T13:28:08.181498 application/epub+zip 316407 2025-10-13T13:28:05.787511 application/epub+zip 4803097 2025-10-13T13:28:28.254393 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4588655 2025-10-13T13:28:16.061444 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 454843 2022-09-15T10:45:13.020123 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 573574 2025-10-13T13:28:00.624532 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 573434 2021-01-06T23:36:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20269 2025-10-13T13:28:28.478371 application/rdf+xml 24847 2025-10-13T13:28:06.340495 image/jpeg 4831 2025-10-13T13:28:06.067506 image/jpeg 4249130 2021-01-06T23:36:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 194861 2021-01-06T23:36:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 4234888 2025-10-13T13:28:03.018520 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog