Christ Alive in Me: Living as a Member of the Mystical Body

by Fr. David Meconi

"It is no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me." —Galatians 2:20 Giving God permission to dwell within us, thereby transforming us into another incarnate son or daughter, has been at the heart of the Christian Gospel for millennia. It is not just one theological doctrine among many; it is the ultimate goal of the entire Christian life. The only goal in God's becoming human is to continue his life in ours. In Christ Alive in Living as a Member of the Mystical Body , Fr. David Meconi, S.J., explains the theology of Christian deification, which is also the theology of the Mystical Body of Christ. Although this radical aspect of the Gospel has been forgotten by many today, Meconi seeks to reclaim this central truth and uncover what it means live with, in, and even "as" Christ. Discover what it is to become other Christs , living extensions of the Lord to become his eyes and ears, his heart and words, his hands and feet on earth.

208 pages, Hardcover

Published August 10, 2021

Reviews

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just recently learned of the idea of deification or theosis. God became man so that man might become God. He loves you so much that he wants you to share in his life or his nature.

This idea is in the catechism of the Catholic Church.

I’m floored. READ THIS BOOK