Meeting Jesus in the Sacraments

by Pope Francis

Overview

"The Sacraments are not mere appearances, they are not rituals; they are the power of Christ; Jesus Christ is present in the Sacraments." - Pope Francis

Baptism, Confirmation, the Eucharist, Holy Matrimony, Reconciliation, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the Sick - as Catholics we are familiar with the sacraments, and see them as mileposts in our lives.

But, as Pope Francis so energetically reminds us, they are not simply observances, they are portals through which the Lord brings us all the power and graces that flow from his death and Resurrection. And wonderfully, each sacrament opens us to a personal encounter with Jesus.

Now in 32 easy-to-read chapters Pope Francis reveals the truth and beauty of each Sacrament, teaching us not only what they mean to the Church, but to us as Catholics - ultimately motivating us each to share these incredible gifts with a needy world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612789279
Publisher:	Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division
Publication date:	02/26/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	295 KB

Table of Contents

Preface: The Sacraments: Charisms and Charity 11

Chapter 1 "I Confess One Baptism" 17

Chapter 2 Baptism and Forgiveness 21

Chapter 3 The Sacraments and the Transmission of Faith 25

Chapter 4 A Traveling Companion 33

Chapter 5 The Foundational Sacrament 35

Chapter 6 The Fruit of Baptism: People of God 39

Chapter 7 Unity of the Baptized 43

Chapter 8 Living Out Our Baptism 47

Chapter 9 Baptism and Eucharistic Communion 51

Chapter 10 Making Baptismal Faith Our Own 53

Chapter 11 Baptizing Children - An Uninterrupted Chain 55

Chapter 12 Children of God 57

Chapter 13 The Church Born from Love 61

Chapter 14 Christian Initiation 63

Chapter 15 Confirmation and Steadfastness 67

Chapter 16 The Eucharist, the Sacrament of Love 71

Chapter 17 Eucharist and Life 75

Chapter 18 God's Mercy in Confession 79

Chapter 19 The Grace of Being Ashamed 83

Chapter 20 Graces of the Anointing of the Sick 87

Chapter 21 The Church as a Field Hospital 91

Chapter 22 Sacraments of Vocations 93

Chapter 23 Priestly Ordinations 97

Chapter 24 Anointed with the Oil of Gladness 101

Chapter 25 Anointed Ones 109

Chapter 26 Matrimony - Reflecting God's Love 115

Chapter 27 Three Loves for One Wedding 119

Chapter 28 Three Phrases for Marriage 123

Chapter 29 "Good News" of the Family 127

Chapter 30 Forgive Each Other 133

Chapter 31 The Baptized and the New Evangelization 137

Chapter 32 The Church Is Our Mother 139