Devotions & Popular Piety
What is Devotion & Popular Piety Prayer?
In addition to the Liturgy, the Christian life is nourished by various forms of Devotions and Popular Piety, rooted in the rich traditions of the Catholic Church, in different cultures and experiences. The Church believes that these forms of popular prayer express an evangelical instinct and a human wisdom that enrich the Christian life (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1679). These prayers and devotions can also be an expression of our faith when they help us embrace, appreciate, and affirm the mystery of Christ. These expressions of piety support the liturgical life of the Church, but do not replace it. They should harmonize with the liturgical seasons and be in accord with the sacred liturgy. They are derived from the liturgy and lead people to it (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1675).
