Publisher's Synopsis
God's Church in the World: The Gift of Catholic Mission presents a confident and joyful assertion of the Catholic character of Christian mission and its sacramental nature, exploring the transforming role the Catholic tradition can play in evangelism. A range of outstanding contributors explore the gifts that the Catholic tradition - formed by a conviction that the presence of Christ in the Eucharist intensifies and motivates an awareness of the sacramental presence of Christ in the world - can bring to the church's engagement with the world. Chapters include: Mission and the Life of Prayer Mission and the Sacraments Catholic Mission in Practice The Virgin Mary and Mission Vocation and Mission The Sacraments as Converting Ordinances Social Justice and Growth in Anglo-Catholic Churches Reflections on Scripture and Catholic Mission Catholic Mission: Historical Perspectives The contributors represent the breadth of Catholic traditions and identities in the Church of England today.
