{"product_id":"becoming-eucharistic-people-the-hope-and-promise-of-parish-life-paperback","title":"Becoming Eucharistic People: The Hope and Promise of Parish Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTimothy P. O'Malley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMcGrath Institute for Church Life\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndrew H. Cozzens\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of a first-place award in the future church category from the Catholic Media Association.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe can't just \u003ci\u003etalk\u003c\/i\u003e about Christ's presence in the Eucharist; we have to \u003ci\u003ebelieve \u003c\/i\u003eit, \u003ci\u003ecelebrate\u003c\/i\u003e it, and \u003ci\u003elive\u003c\/i\u003e it both individually and as a community of the faithful. And we must cultivate a culture in our parishes that treats Real Presence not only as an important Catholic doctrine, but also as the most important part of parish identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBecoming Eucharistic People\u003c\/i\u003e, theologian Timothy P. O'Malley, author of \u003ci\u003eReal Presence\u003c\/i\u003e, outlines four essential dimensions of a Eucharistic culture in a parish--one that fosters reverence and unity among the faithful, includes every dimension of human life in the mystery of Christ's Body and Blood, and invites people back to parish life or to become Catholic for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eO'Malley--director of education at the McGrath Institute of Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, academic director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy, and a member of the executive planning team for the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' Eucharistic Revival--shows what it means to foster a parish culture where the Eucharist infuses the worldview, priorities, and practices of its members. O'Malley leads you through discovery and discernment about how to create a parish culture where each person is called to holiness and receives the spiritual, theological, and pastoral help they need to meet Christ fully present in the Eucharist and to become a witness to him in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eO'Malley will help you reflect on four essential facets of a Eucharistic parish culture: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eliturgies of joyful reverence that celebrate the gifts of diversity;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eformation that engages the mind, imagination, understanding, and will;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea rich life of popular piety and the vibrancy of the domestic Church; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea commitment to solidarity with your neighbor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eO'Malley says that when we reflect Christ's Real Presence to others, our parishes will become sacred spaces in which every person is led to deeper communion with God and with their neighbors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnline resources, including ideas for parish retreats, teaching resources, and videos based on this book and the US bishops Eucharistic Revival are available from the McGrath Institute for Church Life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBooks in the Engaging Catholicism series from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame help readers discover the beauty and truth of the Catholic faith through a concise exploration of the Church's most important but often difficult-to-grasp doctrines as well as crucial pastoral and spiritual practices. Perfect for seekers and new Catholics, clergy and catechetical leaders, and everyone in between, the series expands the McGrath Institute's mission to connect the Catholic intellectual life at Notre Dame to the pastoral life of the Church and the spiritual needs of her people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy P. O'Malley\u003c\/b\u003e is a Catholic theologian, author, and teacher. He also serves in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame as the director of education and academic director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy. O'Malley is an executive member of the Eucharistic Revival and a theological consultant for Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe also serves on the mission committee of the board of trustees at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, and as president of the Society for Catholic Liturgy. O'Malley earned his bachelor's degree in theology and philosophy and his master's degree in liturgical studies from Notre Dame. He earned a doctorate in theology and education at Boston College. He is the author of seven books including \u003ci\u003eReal Presence \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ethe award-winning \u003ci\u003eOff the Hook\u003c\/i\u003e. His articles have appeared in publications such as \u003ci\u003eAmerica\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003eReligion News Service\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAngelus \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, and \u003ci\u003eOur Sunday Visitor\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eMcGrath Institute for Church Life\u003c\/b\u003e was founded as the Center for Pastoral and Social Ministry by the late Notre Dame President Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., in 1976. The McGrath Institute partners with Catholic dioceses, parishes, and schools to provide theological education and formation to address pressing pastoral problems. The Institute connects the Catholic intellectual life to the life of the Church to form faithful Catholic leaders for service to the Church and the world. The McGrathInstitute strives to be the preeminent source of creative Catholic content and programming for the new evangelization. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBishop Andrew H. Cozzens\u003c\/b\u003e serves the Diocese of Crookston in Minnesota.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.9 x 4.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 20, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50333059186925,"sku":"9781646801565","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/LExE5htwWg9781646801565.webp?v=1784976266","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/becoming-eucharistic-people-the-hope-and-promise-of-parish-life-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}