The Mystery of the Cross [Paperback]

Basil Hume (Author)

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"This is an excellent book for personal reflection during the Easter season. Hume explores the mystery of suffering and relates it to Jesus and the cross. His style is simple and profound, and his meditations are always centered in faith and hope . . . The first two parts of the book discuss learning to embrace mystery and developing a sense of inner peace. The third part, "Celebrating Mystery," takes us through the seasons of Christmas, Lent, and Easter, and reveals their depth and profundity in powerful new ways. The final chapter on the liturgy of the Eucharist (a companion to the prologue on the liturgy of the Word) is a masterpiece of thoughtful, faith-filled writing. This book can and probably will change the way you experience Mass forever." -- Religion Teachers Journal

Product Details

• Paperback: 127 pages
• Publisher: Paraclete Press (MA) (February 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557252459
• ISBN-13: 978-1557252456
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,092,932 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pathway to God, July 21, 2000

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This review is from: The Mystery of the Cross (Paperback)

Basil Hume (d.1999)lived as a Cardinal of the Church, but lived at the grassroots. His real humility is very evident in this book and in his words. He has an extraordinary capacity to communicate the Gospel message in simple and evocative ways that touched ordinary hearts -- like mine. This book is an essential companion for anyone on the journey that leads to God, and for me, it has been the "good news" about God's love for us, the heart of the Christian message and mission.

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, March 29, 2001

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George Basil Hume,O.S.B., of blessed memory, was a prince among men long before he was mad a "prince" of the Roman Church. These refelctions, given as mostly homilies{sermons] during,but not exclusively, Holy Week,are broken into 3 sections 1:Embracing mystery 2:Inner Peace 3:Celebrating mystery. Hume was singular among churchmen of his elevation in his common touch{owing somewhat to his benedictine training},and had a gift of speaking plainly. As he was also slwoly dying of cancer, these meditations are therefor more poingnant.He is especially good on the centrality of the cross, which,then makes this all the more appropriate during lent. A good book from a great man.