Models of the Eucharist

AUTHOR: Kevin Irwin

Outlines how the Eucharist is integral to and integrative of nothing less than the Christian life itself. Its premise is that the liturgy of the Eucharist - especially the post-Vatican II liturgy - should be a primary source for both eucharistic theology and eucharistic spirituality.

Part one:
The questions: Eucharistic polls, practices, polarization;
A proposal: Principals for a liturgical theology of the Eucharist

Part two:
Cosmic Mass
The Church's Eucharist
The effective Word of God
Memorial of the paschal mystery
Covenant renewal
The Lord's Supper
Food for the journey
Sacramental sacrifice
Active presence
Work of the Holy Spirit

Part three:
A liturgical Eucharistic Spirituality

2005

Pb

367pp