The Way of Mystery: The Eucharist and Moral Living [Paperback]

Dennis Joseph Billy (Author), James Keating (Author)

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Publication Date: March 1, 2006

The Vatican II documents remind us that the spiritual journey is not made in a vacuum, that God has chosen to save us, not individually, but as The People of God. The Eucharist must help Christians to make their choices by discerning out of Christ's paschal mystery. For this process to take place, however, Christians must first understand how the Eucharist puts them in touch with Christ's passion, death, and resurrection, and what concrete implications being in touch with this mystery has for their daily lives.

In THE WAY OF MYSTERY, James Keating and Dennis Billy examine the Eucharistic mystery to uncover its significance for Christian life today. They seek to discover what implications the simple act of breaking bread together has for the concrete decisions Christians make. And they point out how, if Christian worship is to enliven the believing community, it must help the faithful to integrate the spiritual and moral dimensions of their lives by leading them to embrace the attitudes and values embraced by Christ.

The book is intended for an educated lay audience. It is also idea for adult continuing education classes, as a text for undergraduate courses seeking to integrate faith and the moral life, or as supplementary reading for moral theology classes or in the area of Word and Worship.

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About the Author

Dennis J. Billy, CSsR is an American Redemptorist of the Baltimore Province and professor of the history of moral theology and Christian spirituality at the Alphonsian Academy of The Pontifical Lateran University in Rome. He also serves as the Karl Rahner professor of Catholic theology at the Graduate Theological Foundation in South Bend, Indiana.

James Keating, PhD, editor of the Josephinum Journal of Theology, is associate professor of moral theology in the school of theology at the Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, OH.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Paulist Press (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809143771
• ISBN-13: 978-0809143771
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A guide to the connection between celebrating the eucharist and living a moral life within the context of Roman Catholicism, June 7, 2006

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This review is from: The Way of Mystery: The Eucharist and Moral Living (Paperback)

Expertly co-authored by Dennis J. Billy (Professor of the History of Moral Theology and Christian Spirituality at the Alphonsian Academy of Rome's Pontifical Lateran University) and James Keaton (Associate Professor of Moral and Spiritual Theology at the School of Theology at the Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio), The Way Of Mystery: The Eucharist And Moral Living provides the non-specialist general reader with an understanding of the Eucharist and its contribution to the Catholic spirit, ideals, life and community. Concisely describing the concept of the Paschal mystery and its role in the Eucharistic Liturgy, The Way Of Mystery clearly explains the liturgy of the eucharist as a fundamental source of spiritual renewal and strength. The Way Of Mystery is an excellent guide to the connection between celebrating the eucharist and living a moral life within the context of Roman Catholicism.