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"In the face of our 'spiritual but not religious' and institution-wary culture, Timothy Radcliffe, the English Dominican, explains why going to church is so much more than participating in an archaic tradition. In this book, Radcliffe explores how the Eucharist recreates the drama of human existence, which unfolds slowly throughout our life....he is careful to separate our faith from our society's emphasis on individualism and consumerism...Radcliffe uses popular culture and spiritual writings to try to reconnect us with our core, our intimate relationship with God through the Eucharist and through the community of believers. This is why we go to church." - U.S. Catholic--, "Us Catholic "
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Written by a spiritual master this is an important Lent title that examines what it means to celebrate the Eucharist, and in turn reminds us of our capability for love, hope and faith.The Eucharist writes Timothy Radcliffe is a three part drama, forming us in faith, hope and love. In this book he examines what it means to celebrate the Eucharist. Whilst other people experience it as boring and pointless, listening to the readings, the homily and the creed all take us through the crises and challenges of faith. From the offertory through to the end of the Eucharistic prayer we are caught up in the hope that was Christ's, faced with Good Friday. From the Our Father until we are sent on our way, especially in receiving communion, we are formed as people who are capable of love.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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This us such a helpful guide to the Eucharist, written with great humour and sensitive insight. I have read the present Pope's "Introduction to Christianity", which follows the creed in its careful explanation, and Timothy Radcliffe is as careful and thorough but with just that bit of British humour to keep one reading - and chuckling - beyond the end of the chapter. Most Lent books take all of Lent to read, but this one is going down at a rate of knots! There is also a great bibliography, and I have ordered books he mentions, feeling that anything he uses to make a point must be worth my reading, too.
My title comes from a comment he makes about salvation history, how we grow through the crises of our lives, and which he shows are parallel in many ways with the life of Christ shown in the Eucharist. Those who have never suffered a crisis of any kind need not read this book. Everyone else should!
My title comes from a comment he makes about salvation history, how we grow through the crises of our lives, and which he shows are parallel in many ways with the life of Christ shown in the Eucharist. Those who have never suffered a crisis of any kind need not read this book. Everyone else should!
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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I have read other Lent books, and whilst this does not specifically deal with the last days of Jesus (although the Eucharist draws upon it) it certainly takes you deeper in, and is one of the best I have read. I would especially recommend this book to any who have asked the title's question and concluded it is not for them.
There is plenty of illustration, and even if 'spiritual' reading if not something you've engaged in before, this would be a good place to start.
There is plenty of illustration, and even if 'spiritual' reading if not something you've engaged in before, this would be a good place to start.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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What an inspired and challenging Lent book this is. Timothy Radcliffe takes us on from his previous book 'What is the Point of being a Christian' into a breathtaking analysis of what it means to 'be Church' and to live liturgically. But this is no mere text-book, this is the challenge of Christian discipleship itself. On every page Radcliffe uses compelling examples from literature, contemporary culture, and the tradition of the Church itself to bring to life 'the drama of the Eucharist'. Radcliffe presents to us a liturgy that is not alien and inert, dull and remote, but one that gives meaning to human life itself; the key to understanding what real love is and what it means to create an authentic community of love. Here the drama of the Eucharist becomes the drama of living. Highly recommended.
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This book needs to be read alongisde Radcliffe's other book "whats the point of being a christian". Together these books shed important light on the meaning and relevance of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sam Erlandson
A superb meditation on the meaning of communion- great Lent book
I read this book with great interest. It is a super book that brings out clearly the meaning of the parts of the communion service. Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by Dr. Nicholas P. G. Davies
Really good Easter book
The book is wonderfully written and in many ways a real breath of fresh air.
Published on 24 April 2009 by Mr. D. Caprotti
Readable, informative and offering fresh insights
This is an excellent book. Radcliffe explores the Eucharist as a drama in three acts, with chapters reflecting the scenes in the 'play'. Read more
Published on 16 April 2009 by N. Adolphus
Radcliffe: Why go to Church?
Radcliffe was the former Master of the Dominican Order and although a Roman Catholic was invited by Dr Williams to write this year's Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent book choice. Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2009 by John Edwards
Why Not Give This A Go?
This book has prompted thoughtful challenging meditation. It is an un clichéd accessible work, peppered with insight and humour and written by a spiritual master. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2009 by A. P. Nixon
The Appeal of Church
An excellent treatise on the subject based on the three acts within the Roman Catholic Eucharist and, at the same time, fully applicable to other Christian denominations. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2009 by Cdr M. G. Hawke
Excellent
This book is very down to earth and uplifting (?!). Timothy Radcliffe is
bursting with enthusiasm and draws you in to the reason for it. Read more
bursting with enthusiasm and draws you in to the reason for it. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2009 by Mrs. RM KLEPPMANN
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