General Instruction of the Roman Missal
| Author | : Catholic Church |
| Publisher | : USCCB Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 172 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9781574555431 |
From USCCB Publishing, this revision of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) seeks to promote more conscious, active, and full participation of the faithful in the mystery of the Eucharist. While the Missale Romanum contains the rite and prayers for Mass, the GIRM provides specific detail about each element of the Order of Mass as well as other information related to the Mass.
Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America
| Author | : Catholic Church. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops |
| Publisher | : USCCB Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 40 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9781574554328 |
In this volume in the Liturgy Documentary Series, the bishops reaffirm the distribution of the Holy Communion to the faithful under both kinds.
The Law of the Eucharist
| Author | : George J. Gatgounis |
| Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 82 |
| Release | : 2021-12-21 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1725261227 |
Christians have been debating for centuries what Jesus meant at the Last Supper when he held out a piece of bread to his disciples and said, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Christians regularly celebrate the Eucharist, or Holy Communion, based on those words of Jesus, with some form of bread and wine. Most Christians believe that Christ is somehow present but disagree on what that actually means. The Law of the Eucharist: Radbertus vs. Ratramnus—Their Controversy as to the Nature of the Eucharist by the Rev. Dr. George Gatgounis, Esq., examines the issue from the writings of two ninth-century monks. Their arguments can be illuminating to modern exegetes who have to answer the same questions.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
| Author | : U.S. Catholic Church |
| Publisher | : Image |
| Total Pages | : 849 |
| Release | : 2012-11-28 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 030795370X |
Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.
Celebraciones Dominicales en Ausencia de Presbítero
| Author | : Catholic Church |
| Publisher | : USCCB Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 438 |
| Release | : 2006-09 |
| Genre | : Liturgical adaptation |
| ISBN | : 9781574557114 |
As the number of available priests has declined, the Sunday Mass is becoming less and less available in some parishes and dioceses. Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest addresses this growing reality by providing the appropriate ritual to be used in the celebrating community. This revised ritual edition of Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest is fully bilingual, with Spanish and English printed side by side. It includes Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and two appendices, Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest and Gathered in Steadfast Faith. This beautifully bound ritual book includes three ribbons and is printed in two colors. It will be a welcome addition to the sacristy or library of every parish, school, convent, and religious house.
An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church
| Author | : Robert Boak Slocum |
| Publisher | : Church Publishing, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 591 |
| Release | : 2000-01-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0898697018 |
A comprehensive, quick reference for all Episcopalians, both lay and ordained. This thoroughly researched, highly readable resource contains more than 3,000 clearly entries about the history, structure, liturgy, and theology of the Episcopal Church—and the larger Christian church worldwide. The editors have also provided a helpful bibliography of key reference works and additional background materials. “This tool belongs on the shelf of just about anyone who cares for, works in or with, or even wonders about the Episcopal Church.”—The Episcopal New Yorker
The Eucharist in Medieval Canon Law
| Author | : Thomas M. Izbicki |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2015-10-14 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1316425479 |
Thomas Izbicki presents a new examination of the relationship between the adoration of the sacrament and canon law from the twelfth to fifteenth centuries. The medieval Church believed Christ's glorified body was present in the Eucharist, the most central of the seven sacraments, and the Real Presence became explained as transubstantiation by university-trained theologians. Expressions of this belief included the drama of the elevated host and chalice, as well as processions with a host in an elaborate monstrance on the Feast of Corpus Christi. These affirmations of doctrine were governed by canon law, promulgated by popes and councils; and liturgical regulations were enforced by popes, bishops, archdeacons and inquisitors. Drawing on canon law collections and commentaries, synodal enactments, legal manuals and books about ecclesiastical offices, Izbicki presents the first systematic analysis of the Church's teaching about the regulation of the practice of the Eucharist.
Paul's 'Works of the Law' in the Perspective of Second Century Reception
| Author | : Matthew J. Thomas |
| Publisher | : Mohr Siebeck |
| Total Pages | : 285 |
| Release | : 2018-07-24 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 3161562755 |
Paul writes that we are justified by faith apart from 'works of the law', a disputed term that represents a fault line between 'old' and 'new' perspectives on Paul. Was the Apostle reacting against the Jews' good works done to earn salvation, or the Mosaic Law's practices that identified the Jewish people? Matthew J. Thomas examines how Paul's second century readers understood these points in conflict, how they relate to 'old' and 'new' perspectives, and what their collective witness suggests about the Apostle's own meaning. Surprisingly, these early witnesses align closely with the 'new' perspective, though their reasoning often differs from both viewpoints. They suggest that Paul opposes these works neither due to moralism, nor primarily for experiential or social reasons, but because the promised new law and covenant, which are transformative and universal in scope, have come in Christ.
