Stinissen, Wilfrid
Bread That Is Broken
- ISBN 13:
- 9781621643173
- author:
- Stinissen, Wilfrid
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Ignatius Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 120
- Dimensions:
- 19.1 x 12.1 centimetres
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Catholic,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Holy Eucharist is the Church's most precious treasure, the source and summit of her worship and life. It is the foundational norm for Christian behavior, and any Christian who wonders how he should act will find the answer in the Eucharist. According to the author, a renowned spiritual writer and Carmelite priest, receiving the Lord in the Eucharist has profound consequences. The Church must guard this precious gift, approaching it with great reverence and a clear conscience so as not to receive the Lord unworthily. Instead, Christians are called to become like Jesus - bread that is broken for the life of the world. This book explores the significance of the Eucharist in Christian life, offering guidance on how to approach this sacred sacrament with integrity and devotion.