Catholicism : a journey to the heart of the faith / Robert Barron.
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TextPublication details: New York : Doubleday Religion, c2011.Edition: 1st edDescription: 291 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 0307720519
- 9780307720511
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
"What I propose to do in this book is to take you on a guided exploration of the Catholic world, but not in the manner of a docent, for I am not interested in showing you the artifacts of Catholicism as though they were dusty objets d'art in a museum of culture. I want to function rather as a mystagogue, conducting you ever deeper into the mystery of the incarnation in the hopes that you might be transformed by its power." - Father Robert Barron
What is Catholicism? A 2,000-year-old living tradition? A worldview? A way of life? A relationship? A mystery? In Catholicism Father Robert Barron examines all these questions and more, seeking to capture the body, heart and mind of the Catholic faith.
Starting from the essential foundation of Jesus Christ's incarnation, life, and teaching, Father Barron moves through the defining elements of Catholicism - from sacraments, worship, and prayer, to Mary, the Apostles, and Saints, to grace, salvation, heaven, and hell - using his distinct and dynamic grasp of art, literature, architecture, personal stories, Scripture, theology, philosophy, and history to present the Church to the world.
Paired with his documentary film series of the same title, Catholicism is an intimate journey, capturing "The Catholic Thing" in all its depth and beauty. Eclectic, unique, and inspiring, Father Barron brings the faith to life for a new generation, in a style that is both faithful to timeless truths, while simultaneously speaking in the language of contemporary life.
Includes over 100 black and white and color photos.
Includes index.
Amazed and afraid: the revelation of God become man -- Happy are we: the teachings of Jesus -- That than which nothing greater can be thought: the ineffable mystery of God -- Our tainted nature's solitary boast: Mary, the mother of God -- The indispensable men: Peter, Paul, and the missionary adventure -- A body both suffering and glorious: the mystical union of Christ and the church -- Word made flesh, true bread of heaven: the mystery of the church's sacrament and worship -- A vast company of witnesses: the communion of saints -- The fire of His love: prayer and the life of the Spirit -- World without end: the last things.