As we await the life to come, we are caught in an in-between state, placing hope in that which we cannot yet fully see. That’s where the sacraments come in, giving us the ability to “discern the features of Christ.”
Read MoreDriven to tackle the contemporary crisis of his time time — which was characterized by doubt and skepticism — Ratzinger deftly reintroduces the Christian faith in a way that makes it appear both fresh and unchanging.
Read MoreWhen exploring sacramental theology, the avoidance of error necessitates an acute sense of balance. Heretical pitfalls abound. When it comes to the Holy Sacraments, principle and practice must operate in harmony.
Read MoreThe Sacraments pierce the very fabric of time by placing the infinite into the finite. The Eastern Churches rightly refer to them as Holy Mysteries, for indeed they are both holy and mysterious, eternal signs of our mystical union with Christ.
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