{"product_id":"150-people-places-and-things-jay-copp-9781681927541","title":"150 People, Places, and Things You Never Knew Were Catholic","description":"\u003cp\u003eGood luck getting through an entire day without experiencing the impact of Catholicism. Woken up by an alarm or checked the time? The mechanical clock was invented in the tenth century by a monk who became pope. A bowl of cereal for breakfast? Your milk is safe thanks to Louis Pasteur, a devout Catholic whose research was driven by a love of God and humanity. Knock on wood? It's actually an ancient Catholic practice invoking the power of the Cross when facing trouble or danger.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach entry in \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e150 People, Places, and Things You Never Knew Were Catholic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is rich with detail and nuance. Here are Catholic stories full of drama, decisions, and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fruits of our Catholic Faith are all around us, and the ways in which the Church has shaped history and the secular world can be found in science, art, pop culture, sports, and more. Our most enduring (and endearing) customs, pastimes, practices, and institutions often can be traced back to an inventive, resourceful Catholic. You'll discover things you never knew -- and come away with inspiration for how you, too, can impact the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jay Copp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1681927543\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781681927541\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Our Sunday Visitor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/29\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.91lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.05w x 0.65d","brand":"Jay Copp","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44133380620543,"sku":"9781681927541","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_455e91c5-c6ad-4ece-b08b-eb4a3a9c19bb.jpg?v=1687485770","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/150-people-places-and-things-jay-copp-9781681927541","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}