The Spirit of Catholicism by Vivian Boland OP
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product Description
The Catholic Church seems to be in serious crisis disfigured by scandals divided by theological cultural and political differences retreating institutionally in many places judged irrelevant by a culture that believes it has outgrown this kind of religious faith. Yet the number of practising Catholics increases each year a growing membership that seeks to be well grounded spiritually intellectually and pastorally. Many younger people are curious to know and experience traditional and historical realities. Thus the need for an informed and reflective restatement of The Spirit of Catholicism has never been more urgent. In this clear and intelligible book Vivian Boland presents the substance of Catholic belief and life what the res catholica believes itself essentially to be. From its basis in the Bible learning from key figures of Christian history and in the full light of Pope Franciss missionary ethos this account of Catholicism casts new light on familiar teachings the treasure carried by this earthen vessel. Neither apologetic nor controversial it shows how embodiment is at the heart of Catholicism Christ Mary sacraments a historical institution. It shows how this body is structured and develops into a form of life marked by a special kind of fraternity and resulting in a particular presence in human history and society. Catholic teachings about Mary and the Eucharist about hierarchy and authority about spiritual life and pastoral care about holiness and love are presented in their deepest and fullest context Christ as the Son of God and head of humanity the Holy Spirit giving energy and new life and the Father the great love that awaits us. show more
Condition : New
Author : Vivian Boland OP
Weight : 612
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language : English
EAN : 9781441178022
ISBN10 : 1441178023
Format : Hardback
Date of Publication : 20140313
Place of Publication : United Kingdom
Pagination : 272 Pages
Dimensions : 161 X 242 X 28