Come to the Light: An Invitation to Baptism and Confirmation [Hardcover]

Richard Fragomeni (Author)

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Publication Date: November 1, 1999

Christians must pass through essential passages in their progressive understanding of the divine and this text meditates on the meaning of the elements that make up baptism and confirmation: water, fire and oil.

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• Hardcover: 102 pages
• Publisher: Continuum; Gift edition (November 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826411088
• ISBN-13: 978-0826411082
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,229,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Long Drink from the Fountain of Hope-reading Fragomeni, July 10, 2003

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This review is from: Come to the Light: An Invitation to Baptism and Confirmation (Hardcover)

Fr. Fragomeni's book on the initiation sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation is, like his previous book on the Eucharist (Come to the Feast) a conversation in joy grounded with the seriousness of life and all its trials. Baptized into Christ's death, we rise to live out our baptismal promises in hope and in the light of Christ.

What is most compelling about Fragomeni's book is his extraordinary skill at communicating some rather deep theology in everyday language along with stories from his own life and from our culture to make his points. Fragomeni is a preacher par-excellance. What we find in his book is that same style put to paper. In fact, at least some of these chapters have a homiletic ring - he's probably preached these same words, told these stories in many ways.
Fragomeni is a superb teacher, whether on paper or into a mike. Jump in and join the conversation with this extraordinarily gifted theologian - a man for our times with a message that enlivens the church. It's hard not to come away excited about one's baptism and faith after reading this!