God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life - Softcover

Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger

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9780898709629: God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0898709628 ISBN 13: 9780898709629
Publisher: Ignatius Press, 2003

Synopsis

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. 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. He compellingly shows us the biblical, historical, and theological dimensions of the Eucharist. The Cardinal draws far-reaching conclusions, focusing on the importance of one's personal devotion to and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, for the personal reception of Communion by the individual Christian, as well as for the life of the Church. For Ratzinger, any transformation of the world on the social plane grows out of the celebration of the Eucharist. He beautifully illustrates how the omnipotent God comes intimately close to us in the Holy Eucharist, the Heart of Life.

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About the Author

Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) is widely recognized as one of the most brilliant theologians and spiritual leaders of our age. As pope he authored the best-selling Jesus of Nazareth; and prior to his pontificat

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Publisher
Ignatius Press
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0898709628
ISBN 13 
9780898709629
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
160
Editor
Stephan Otto Horn, Vinzenz Pfnur
Rating
  • 4.49 out of 5 stars
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