Christ in His Mysteries

by Columba Marmion

Dom Columba Marmion's classic work Christ the Life of the Soul aims at showing forth "the fundamental character of the Christian life, according to the Gospel, the Epistles of St Paul, and the conclusions of theological teaching." Marmion wanted to emphasize that the "Christian life is essentially supernatural, and can only be found in Christ," who is both the model and cause of all holiness. Christ in His Mysteries continues this teaching, demonstrating that Christ's life is manifested to us in the mysteries of His incarnation. Marmion shows why Christ's mysteries are He lived them for us; in them He is our Exemplar; and in them He unites us with Himself. Following the great feasts of the Liturgical year, Marmion treats of traits of the Person of Jesus, Who comes to redeem the world by His Sacrifice, contemplating the mysteries of the God-Man. Of these pages, Dom Marmion "Written for Him, they speak only of Him. May they further reveal to souls the secret of the love of a God who appeared amongst us! May they lead souls to drink more often at the fountains of living water which have sprung up, for our salvation and joy, from the pierced Heart of Jesus!"

Genres: Theology, Spirituality, Catholic

434 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Reverend Father Blessed Dom Columba Marmion, OSB, born Joseph Aloysius Marmion a Roman Catholic Benedictine Irish monk and the third Abbot of Maredsous Abbey in Belgium. Beatified by Pope John Paul II on September 3, 2000, Columba was one of the most popular and influential Catholic authors of the 20th Century. His books are considered spiritual classics.

Reviews

[Kevin de Ataíde · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gets my rare five-star review for a beautiful and Catholic synthesis of the inheritance of the Church from Christ. This the author describes as Christ's Mysteries, which unfold year upon year, in the solemnities and feasts of the Church calendar. This series of conferences are an excellent witness for the Faithful and the ease with which the author is able to snatch up a careful selection of scriptural passages from Holy Scripture is inspirational. This book works well used piece-meal for a year-around seasonal pick-me-up, or all together for a single retreat or major vigil, such as Advent or Lent.

[Mary Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

well written but you really have to know a lot of theology to read this book alot of it went over my head. also he quotes in latin.

[Curtis Seidel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb. I wonderful walk through the liturgical year.