In "Life in Christ" Raniero Cantalamessa, preacher to the papal
household, presents a project ofre-evangelization and spiritual
renewal based on St. Paul's Letter to the Romans. It is therefore
neither an exegetical commentary nor a theological treatise, but
goes straight to the heart of what animated the Apostle when he
wrote this letter. His aim was not to give the Christians of Rome -
and the Christians of later generations - a difficult text on which
to exercise their critical wisdom but rather to impart a spiritual
gift to them so that they would be strengthened and mutually
encouraged by each other's faith.
At the beginning of the third millennium a new phenomenon is
spreading through the Christian Churches which can only be the work
of the Holy Spirit. Up to now Christians of different denominations
have proclaimed Jesus Christ mainly in competition and rivalry with
one another, thus compromising our testimony in the eyes of the
world. Why should we not grasp this unique occasion to start
proclaiming together with brotherly love our common belief in
Christ, which is far more important than what still separates us?
Pope John Paul II has espoused this project and has expressed the
wish that all Christians take this opportunity for fruitful
cooperation in the many areas which unite us; these are
unquestionably more numerous than those which divide us."
"Life in Christ" is a contribution to the realization of this
project. Father Cantalamessa has made the most of the insights and
riches present in each one of the three main Christian traditions:
Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant, avoiding those points not
commonly shared by all believers in Christ, or at least by the
majority of them. The Letter to the Romans lends itself to this aim
because it deals with the basics of the Christian faith, leaving
all the rest aside. It is the ideal basis for that "Common Witness"
which is becoming more and more central to ecumenical dialogue.
This is, therefore, a first and "partial" attempt to present a
spirituality and a proclamation corresponding to the new grace of
understanding and unity given to the Christians in the second half
of this century.
Chapters are "Loved by God " "all Have Sinned," "The
Righteousness of God Has Been Manifested " "He Was Put to Death for
Our Trespasses," "He Was Raised for Our Justification," "God Did
Not Spare His Own Son," "Let Not Sin Reign in Your Mortal Bodies "
"The Law of the Spirit Which Gives Life," "The Spirit Intercedes
for Us," "Let Love Be Sincere," "Don't Think Too Highly of
Yourselves," "By One Man's Obedience," and "Let Us Put on the Armor
of Light."
"Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap, is a past professor of the
history of Christian origins at the Catholic University of Milan
and a member of the International Theological Commission. He is
preacher to the papal household and the author of "The Mystery of
Pentecost," "Easter in the Early Church"; "The Eucharist: Our
Sanctification"; "The Mystery of God's Word"; "The Holy Spirit in
the Life of Jesus"; "Jesus Christ, The Holy One of God"; "Mary,
Mirror of the Church"; "The Mystery of Christmas"; and "The Mystery
of Easter" published by The Liturgical Press.""
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