Joseph Turner

The Communion of Saints: A Spiritual Family Across Time (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book explores the profound theological, historical, and devotional significance of the Communion of Saints within the Catholic Church. This book delves into the rich tradition of the Communion of Saints, examining its biblical foundations, its development through the writings of early Church Fathers, theologians, and saints, and its central place in the life of the Church today. Through an in-depth analysis of concepts such as intercession, the role of the saints in salvation history, and the universal call to holiness, the book highlights how the living and the deceased are united in Christ to form the mystical Body of the Church.

It reflects on the journey of the faithfulboth the Church Militant on earth and the Church Triumphant in heaventoward the final fulfillment of God's Kingdom. By engaging with key figures like St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Vatican II, as well as examining the ongoing practices of Marian devotion, the role of the Eucharist, and the lived experience of sainthood, this book provides a comprehensive study of the Communion of Saints as an active, dynamic force that sustains the Church's mission and strengthens the universal call to holiness.

Drawing on both ancient and modern theological perspectives, the book offers a holistic understanding of how the Communion of Saints contributes to the Church's spiritual unity, missionary efforts, and eschatological hope. It invites readers to see themselves as part of a larger, eternal story of salvation, guided and supported by the saints across time, and it calls all Christians to embrace their vocation to holiness as a central aspect of their participation in the Kingdom of God.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Historia Magna
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798230896098
• Artikelnr.: 73498527