The Eucharist: The Source and Summit
A Theological Guide to the Eucharist for those preparing for Holy Order
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The Mystery to Be Entered
A Theological Guide to the Eucharist
for those preparing for Holy Orders
You are preparing to stand at the altar. There is no act more serious in the life of a Catholic priest — and none that demands a deeper understanding of what is actually happening.
This guide leads candidates for Holy Orders through the full landscape of Catholic Eucharistic theology: from the Old Testament roots in Melchizedek, the Passover, and the manna in the wilderness, through the patristic witness of Ignatius, Justin, and Augustine, to the definitions of Trent, the reforms of Vatican II, and the living devotional tradition of adoration. Written with particular care for those coming from an Anglican background, it treats the doctrine of the Real Presence, the sacrificial nature of the Mass, and the fruits of Holy Communion with clarity, precision, and warmth.
The Eucharist is not finally a subject to be mastered. It is a mystery to be entered. This book opens the door.
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