Our One Great Act of Fidelity Waiting for Christ in the Eucharist

Name: Our One Great Act of Fidelity Waiting for Christ in the Eucharist
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ISBN: 9780307887030

ISBN-10: 0307887030

ISBN-13: 9780307887030

Edition: 2011

Authors: Ronald Rolheiser

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From the author of the bestselling, The Holy Longing, comes a book about the central expression of faith for hundreds of millions of Christians, the Eucharist. More so than anything else, the Eucharist is what anchors many peoples' life, prayer, and ultimately the way they live their lives. In this deeply personal book, Father Ronald Rolheiser delves into the history and meaning of this sacred tradition, drawing upon the insights of various scripture scholars, theologians, and church teachings. With personal warmth and great insight, he reflects on his own particular Roman Catholic upbringing and the centrality that the Eucharist has within that tradition. At the same time, he looks at…

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List price: $20.00
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: The Crown Publishing Group
Publication date: 6/14/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.594
Language: English



Preface



The Eucharist and the Incarnation



The Incarnation and the Body of Christ



The Centrality of the Eucharist to the Christian Faith



The Radical, Shocking, Raw, Physical Character of the Eucharist



The Many Dimensions of the Eucharist



The Eucharist as God's Physical Embrace



The Eucharist as an Intensification of Our Unity Within the Body of Christ: Totus Christus



The Eucharist as the New Manna: God's Daily Bread for Us



The Eucharist as a Meal, as a Celebration of Our Health and Joy, and as a Celebration of Our Pain and Sorrow



The Eucharist as a Sacrifice



The Eucharist as a Memorial of the Paschal Mystery



The Eucharist as Reconciliationï¿½as the New Wine



The Eucharist as the Ultimate Invitation to Mature Discipleshipï¿½to Wash Each Other's Feet



The Eucharist as an Invitation to Justice



The Eucharist as a Ritual to Sustain Our Health



The Eucharist as a Vigil, as a Communal Rite of Waiting



The Eucharist as the Priestly Prayer of Christ



A Spirituality of the Eucharist: receive, give thanks, break, share



Our One Great Fidelity



Three Famous Sermons on the Eucharist


Notes and References