The Sacraments: The Word of God at the Mercy of the Body

by Louis Marie Chauvet and Thomas S.J. Shanahan

Why, from its very beginnings, has the Church celebrated the sacraments, in particular baptism and Eucharist? Why, from its origin, has faith in Christ, which is expressed in a human, free, just, loving way of living, ruled by the gospel, also been expressed in the language of rites?

The Sacraments by Louis-Marie Chauvet offers reflections on the theology, celebration, and pastoral usage of the sacraments. It is a textbook version...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814661432
• ISBN13: 9780814661437
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"