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April 7, 2003 issue

Contemporary Catholics on Traditional Devotions

James Martin, S.J.April 07, 2003

This series focuses on the world of devotions in the life of contemporary believers. America asked a number of Catholics to speak about a favorite devotionits history, its place in the writer’s life and its possible role in the life of contemporary believers. In this sixth part of the series we look at two: novenas and relics.

 

James Martin, S.J.James Martin, S.J., is an associate editor of America.
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