Handbook for Liturgical Studies
Subtitle: Sacraments and Sacramentals - Volume 4 (Handbook for Liturgical Studies)
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Published: June 29, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 416
ISBN-13: 9780814661642
Subjects: Worship; Roman Catholic Church; Religion; Religion - Catholicism; Christian Rituals & Practice - General; Christian Theology - Catholic; Christianity - Theology - Catholic; Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources; Religion - Classic Works; Christianity - Pastoral Ministry
First sentence: The first moments of the Church's life, after the ascension of Christ and the sending of the Spirit, were filled with enthusiasm for the message he had entrusted to all his followers: Baptize and save those who believe, thus continuing John the Baptist's preaching of repentance.