Called to Communion: Understanding the Church Today

Ratzinger, Joseph Cardinal/ Walker, Adrian (Translator)

ISBN 10: 0898705789 / ISBN 13: 9780898705782

Published by Ignatius Pr, 1996

3revised ed edition. 165 pages. 7.50x5.00x0.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # zk0898705789

Synopsis:

This is a book of wisdom and insight that explains how providential are the trials through which the Catholic Church is now passing. The need of the Papal Primacy to ensure Christian unity; the true meaning of the Priesthood as a sacrament and not a mere ministry; the necessity of the Eucharist as the Sacrifice of the Savior now offering Himself on our altars; the role of the Bishops as successors of the Apostles, united with the successor of St. Peter, the Bishop of Rome; the value of suffering in union with Christ crucified; the indispensable service of the laity in the apostolate - all these themes receive from Cardinal Ratzinger new clarity and depth.

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

Bibliographic Details

Title: Called to Communion: Understanding the ...
Publisher: Ignatius Pr
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New
Edition: 3rd Edition