Pages: 242. Paperback.
About the author:
Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra is a priest of the Diocese of Paterson,
New Jersey. He was the co-founder and president of “Hands of Mary for
Haiti,” an Association of the Christian Faithful aimed at helping the
people of Notre Dame du Perpetuel Secours parish in Fragneau-Ville,
Haiti materially and spiritually as they recover from the devastating
earthquake there in 2010. He served as the parochial vicar for the
Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Morristown, New
Jersey, where he also served on the Board of Directors for the
Neighborhood House in Morristown. He recently rebuilt and created an
award-winning Catholic Campus Ministry at William Paterson University
serving as its chaplain. He has also served as the Assistant Coordinator
for Evangelization for the Diocese of Paterson. Fr. Tangorra is
currently studying Canon Law at Catholic University of America in
Washington, DC.
Endorsements:
“Holiness and Living the Sacramental Life by Fr.
Philip-Michael Tangorra helps Catholics who are eager to be edified and
encouraged as they strive to grow in holiness and follow Jesus Christ
along the Way of discipleship in the twenty-first century. The crisp
style of Father Tangorra’s book enables the reader to reflect on the
beauty of the Church’s sacraments and the central place that they should
enjoy in the life of every Catholic. I plan to distribute it to our
RCIA team, Catechumens and Candidates for the Sacraments of Initiation,
and will recommend it to our parishioners.”
—Msgr. John E. Hart
Pastor, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Morristown, NJ
“Holiness and Living the Sacramental Life by Fr.
Philip-Michael Tangorra provides a meaningful and approachable
explanation of the sacramental rites and rituals of the Catholic faith.
Free of complex theological jargon, and through simple and clear
language, the reader is able to deepen their understanding of the beauty
and significance of various gestures, symbols, and prayers used in the
sacraments. Reflection on text leads the reader to a renewed commitment
to living a sacramental life. Holiness and Living the Sacramental Life will
be a useful resource for those involved in facilitating RCIA,
catechesis, high school-level theology classes, and other forms of faith
formation.”
—Sr. Brittany Harrison, FMA
Theology Department Chair
Mary Help of Christians Academy
North Haledon, NJ
“Holiness and Living the Sacramental Life was easy to
understand and our sisters loved it. They loved that they could better
understand why the Mass has different parts and what is happening.”
—Mother Therese Katulska
Prioress, Monastery of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel
Carmelite Monastery
Morristown, NJ