God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (697 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0898709628 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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. His numerous books include God and the World, Salt of the Earth, and The Spirit of the Liturgy. From the Publisher Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, is one of the most renowned Catholic theological and spiritual writers of our times
The Second Vatican Council says, "We ought to try to discover a new reverence for the Eucharistic mystery. Something is happening that is greater than anything we can do. For Ratzinger, any transformation of the world on the social plane grows out of the celebration of the Eucharist. He compellingly shows us the biblical, historical, and theological dimensions of the Eucharist. The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; it is the font from which all her power flows." This profound statement about the Eucharist stands at the center of this book by Cardinal Ratzinger. The Cardinal draws far-reaching conclusions, focusing o
Mark D. Merlino said Clarity of a Brilliant Mind. "God is Near Us - The Eucharist the Heart of Life" is a collection of numerous homilies given by Pope Benedict XVI when he was Archbishop of Freising and Munich. The separate entries contained within this remarkable book address various questions, problems and issues related to the origin, meaning and practice of the Eucharist in the life of Christians. The issues covered include, the birth of Christ, Easter, the Mass, Eucharistic adoration, the feast of Corpus Christi, communion, the liturgy, and eternal life.The und. "The Heart is in good hands" according to Amazon Customer. For those among the faithful, this book has no equal. Don't just read it. Reread it. But not just once. The good Cardinal has a way of clarity in matters for which I once thought there were no words. Each page is captivating. Each page brings more light.For those unconvinced, read it once. You might be surprised.. Arthem said Inspired and Insightful. I was unprepared for the breadth and beauty of Cardinal Ratzinger's sermons (homilies?) and essays concerning the Eucharist. This book wonderfully summarizes Catholic teaching and tradition, particularly by tackling modernist and traditionalist approaches to the sacrament.The first article, "God with Us and God among Us" serves as a nice introduction to the other "chapters" in this collection, meditating upon one line in the profession of faith, and speaking directly to the Incarnation."God's Yes and His Love" approac
. Beginning in 1981 he spent over 20 years as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, a role often depicted as the "defender of the faith." Cardinal Ratzinger was also President of the Pontifical Biblical Commission and of the Preparatory Commission that codified the new "Catechism of the Catholic Church," published in 1994. On April 19, 2005, CARDINAL JOSEPH RATZINGER was elected POPE BENEDICT XVI and b