Rediscover the beauty and mystery of Corpus Christi and deepen your understanding of Christ’s presence in the Holy Eucharist with bthis, the first book from Fr Joseph Welch
THIS FESTIVAL DIVINE
Corpus Christi, the ‘festival divine,’ stands among the great feasts of the Church’s year, celebrating the astonishing mystery of Christ’s presence in the Holy Eucharist.
At the heart of its liturgy is the Lauda Sion, the great sequence composed by St Thomas Aquinas at the behest of Pope Urban IV. Rich in imagery, doctrine and devotion, its centuries-old verses proclaim the mystery of the Blessed Sacrament and the presence of Christ under the appearances of bread and wine.
In This Festival Divine, Father Joseph takes the reader verse by verse through the Lauda Sion, drawing out some of the treasures contained within this remarkable hymn of adoration. Through a series of short reflections, he explores the Real Presence, the mystery of transubstantiation and the place of the Holy Eucharist at the heart of Catholic faith and worship.
Although written principally for Catholics, this book is for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the Eucharist. This Festival Divine offers an opportunity to rediscover both the richness of Corpus Christi and the profound mystery the feast celebrates.
Fr Alvan Ibeh, SMMM belongs to a religious order known as The Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy Congregation founded by a Nigerian Bishop, the late Anthony Gogo Nwedo, CSSP. He was ordained a Priest on the 21st of July 2012 and is working as a missionary in the Catholic Diocese of East Anglia, England.
Apart from working in the Parish, Fr Alvan is also a hospital and school Chaplain. He Started a group, named Voice of Hope Family, which is aimed at gathering young talented men and women who through music and other gifts will help bring the message of hope to our world of today.
