Book Description:
Of all things Catholic, there is nothing that is so familiar us the Mass. With its unchanging prayers, the Mass fits Catholics like their favorite clothes. Yet most Catholics sitting in the pews on Sundays fail to see the powerful supernatural drama that enfolds them. Pope John Paul II described the Mass as 'heaven on Earth,' explaining that what 'we celebrate on Earth is a mysterious participation in the heavenly liturgy.' /Content /EditorialReview EditorialReview Source Amazon.com Review /Source Content The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth reawakens a surprising ancient view of the Eucharist, as the harbinger of the supernatural drama described by the New Testament book of Revelation. Catholic theologian Scott Hahn thinks that many worshippers receive the sacrament of communion without ever considering its links to the end of the world, the Apocalypse, and the Second Coming. Hahn wants to change our minds; he wants us to know that 'The Mass and I mean every single Mass is heaven on earth.' Literally. So, Hahn declares, 'Now heaven has been unveiled for us with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ ... Jesus Christ Himself says to you: 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with Me' (Rv. 3:20).' Hahn's enthusiasm, as evident even from these short quotes, is considerable and infectious. Furthermore, he delivers his arguments with great levity (demonstrated in chapter titles such as 'Oath Meal'), which makes The Lamb's Supper quite a tasty read. Michael Joseph Gross
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