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- Title
The Mystery of Sacramentality: Christ, the Church, and the Seven Sacraments.
- Authors
Journet, Charles; Henderson, Aaron D.
- Abstract
This article explores the concept of sacramentality in Christianity, focusing on Christ, the Church, and the seven sacraments. It discusses the Church as a sacrament in a derived sense, dependent on Christ as the primary sacrament of the divine life. The article delves into the Trinitarian mystery as the foundation of sacramentality and the role of the seven sacraments in constituting the Church. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the depths of these mysteries through a close examination of the Gospels. The text also discusses the role of the Church in the communication of divine life and the encounter between the holiness of the Church and individual lives. It explores the sacraments, particularly Baptism, Confirmation, and Orders, and their role in the Christian faith. The text highlights the significance of the sacraments in the Church and their power to communicate divine grace. It concludes by discussing the concept of sacramental grace and its connection to the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. The text emphasizes the importance of the Eucharist as the sacrament of unity and the source of eternal life. It also discusses the relationship between sacramental characters and grace. The article was written by Charles Journet and Aaron D. Henderson in 1974.
- Subjects
JESUS Christ; PRIESTS; LORD'S Supper; SACRAMENTS; THIRST; RELIGIOUS articles; THEOLOGY; CONFESSION (Christianity); CHRISTIAN union
- Publication
Nova et Vetera (English Edition), 2024, Vol 22, Issue 2, p611
- ISSN
1542-7315
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/nov.2024.a929375