Bridging the Gap: The Christian Sacraments and Human Belonging

ISBN-13: 9781845195120 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 101 str.

Roger Grainger

Opis

Roger Grainger explores the human side of sacrament the emotional hunger that it addresses and what this means from a theological point of view; and what it still means for us today, despite all the changes that have taken place over the ages in the world in which we live. By looking at the way human beings relate to one another, this book reveals the amazing relevance of these traditional ceremonies: their God given ability to heal our personal wounds and bring to the forefront the reality of belonging together in community. The significance of sacramental worship for human growth and development is examined in some depth, using the insights to be gained from the anthropological study of religion, while its contribution to psychological health and the establishment of individual identity through personal relationship is identified as the basis of our sense of belonging. This book proceeds from its author s conviction that a better understanding of the dynamics of our belonging would contribute to the Church s mission within a fragmented society."