A thorough explanation of the parts of the Mass-its historical, theological, and liturgical aspects-iand how it derives from and relates to daily life, now in a revised, updated edition.
A thorough explanation of the parts of the Mass-its historical, theological, and liturgical aspects, and how it derives from and relates to daily life, now in a revised, updated edition.
From one of today's most respected Church scholars comes an essential commentary on Pope Francis' highly influential encyclical letter (Laudato Si')-On Care for Our Common Home. This book complements the encyclical and shows its timeliness and the way it reflects Pope Francis' vision for the world and how he understands his teaching role in a truly global church in multicultural world.
An essential commentary on one of Pope Francis's most important contributions to church teaching, this book complements the encyclical and shows its timeliness and the way it reflects Pope Francis' vision for the world.
This book is based on the principle that the liturgy is the enactment of "the work of our redemption" through the raising up, acknowledging and revering elements of the cosmos, the earth, and our "fellow creatures" in our common home. It is inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato Si' (On Care for Our Common Home).The author argues that concern for the environment is a traditional Catholic premise based on the goodness of creation and that God is creator of "heaven and earth." He also arg...
This book is based on the principle that the liturgy is the enactment of "the work of our redemption" through the raising up, acknowledging and revering elements of the cosmos, the earth, and our "fellow creatures" in our common home. It is inspired by Pope Francis's encyclical Laudato Si' (On Care for Our Common Home).The author argues that concern for the environment is a traditional Catholic premise based on the goodness of creation and that God is creator of "heaven and earth." He also arg...
In this book, updated with the texts of the third edition of the Roman Missal, Kevin Irwin reflects on the jewel in the crown of Catholicism—the celebration of the Eucharist. His book—theological, pastoral, and contemporary—is essentially concerned with issues about the Eucharist that face us today, decades after the truly historic and unprecedented revisions that took place after the Second Vatican Council. Some of these concerns are the result of unforeseen developments about the Eucharist res...
In this book, updated with the texts of the third edition of the Roman Missal, Kevin Irwin reflects on the jewel in the crown of Catholicism—the celebration of the Eucharist. His book—theological, pastoral, and contemporary—is essentially concerned with issues about the Eucharist that face us today, decades after the truly historic and unprecedented revisions that took place after the Second Vatican Council. Some of these concerns are the result of unforeseen developments about the Eucharist res...
Explores in a clear manner how the liturgy of the Eucharist contains a wealth of theology and spirituality about the Eucharist itself and the way it shapes our view of the Christian life.
Explores in a clear manner how the liturgy of the Eucharist contains a wealth of theology and spirituality about the Eucharist itself and the way it shapes our view of the Christian life.
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Pope Francis and the Liturgy summarizes, analyzes, and assesses the ways Pope Francis understands the liturgy both in relation to the initiatives and teachings of his predecessors, and in particular through his specific contributions, both in word and in deed, about the liturgy and about the mission dimension of living what we celebrate.
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Pope Francis and the Liturgy summarizes, analyzes, and assesses the ways Pope Francis understands the liturgy both in relation to the initiatives and teachings of his predecessors, and in particular through his specific contributions, both in word and in deed, about the liturgy and about the mission dimension of living what we celebrate.
In Serving the Body of Christ noted liturgical and sacramental theologian Kevin W. Irwin expertly analyzes and summarizes the salient teachings of the Catholic magisterium on the sacraments of the eucharist and orders and offers ideas on ways to apply these teachings for the future. Alternating highly technical summaries with reflective essays based on them, Irwin maintains an awareness that not all magisterial documents carry the same theological weight, and his insightful commentary consistent...
In Serving the Body of Christ noted liturgical and sacramental theologian Kevin W. Irwin expertly analyzes and summarizes the salient teachings of the Catholic magisterium on the sacraments of the eucharist and orders and offers ideas on ways to apply these teachings for the future. Alternating highly technical summaries with reflective essays based on them, Irwin maintains an awareness that not all magisterial documents carry the same theological weight, and his insightful commentary consistent...
"The heart of this book is about the ways in which the liturgy of the sacraments has been celebrated and understood in history and the ways in which the liturgy can (and should) influence how we understand the sacraments today." In the first text of its kind, renowned liturgical scholar Kevin W. Irwin offers a thorough explanation of the sacraments in their intimate relationship to liturgy. In Part 1 he traces the historical evolution of sacraments and sacramental practice from their biblical fo...
