Bread of Life, Cup of Salvation is an invitation to a deeper appreciation for the celebration of the Mass and a greater conviction of its importance for our ordinary living-out of Christian faith in daily life. Taking into account the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the new edition of the General Instruction on the Roman Missal, Fr. John Baldovin, S.J., centers his lucid commentary on the Mass around the most recent official documents and provides an up-to-date survey of the historical development of the Mass from the New Testament to the present. Clear, concise, and accessible, Bread of Life, Cup of Salvation is an informative and powerful reflection on the meaning of the Eucharist for us today.
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Fr. Baldovin is well-known for his love of the liturgy and its history. In this volume he moves gently through the eucharistic liturgy and points out, almost at every step, why each part of the liturgy is of great spiritual value. This book is ideal for readers of all ages; for those who are directors of the RCIA; and for those who teach children, teens, and adults the meaning of the Eucharist. Bread of Life, Cup of Salvation is deeply theological and historical and is expressed in contemporary and clear language. -- Kenan Osborne, O.F.M., author of The Resurrection of Jesus Clear, concise, yet comprehensive, John Baldovin's Bread of Life, Cup of Salvation is a superb guide for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Mass. Rooted in the words and gestures of the liturgy itself, this book provides an indispensable resource for catechists and religious educators. -- Nathan D. Mitchell, University of Notre Dame In this timely contribution, John Baldovin secures his place as a trustworthy liturgical commentator. His lucid analysis of the Mass, grounded in the newly published General Instruction of the Roman Missal, reveals that rare combination of theological breadth and pastoral sensitivity, all rendered in accessible prose. A wide range of readers, from students of the liturgy to ordinary believers, will appreciate these wise and respectful reflections... -- Edward Foley, Capuchin, Catholic Theological Union In this timely contribution, John Baldovin secures his place as a trustworthy liturgical commentator. His lucid analysis of the Mass, grounded in the newly published General Instruction of the Roman Missal, reveals that rare combination of theological breadth and pastoral sensitivity, all rendered in accessible prose. A wide range of readers, from students of the liturgy to ordinary believers, will appreciate these wise and respectful reflections. -- Edward Foley, Capuchin, Catholic Theological Union