Commission on Evangelization

Called and Sent: Living the Eucharist, by Susan Blum Gerding, Ed.D. Jeremiah Press, 2002 $7.95

This book aims to help adult Catholics reflect on their experience of the Eucharist, the Mass. Susan Blum Gerding speaks of her own personal faith journey in which the Mass has played a pivotal part. By doing so, she invites readers to reflect on their own Catholic identity in light of their experience and understanding of the Eucharist. Today many Catholics feel that one can be a “good Catholic” without attending Mass regularly. Perhaps it is time for all of us to renew our understanding of what we are doing as we worship.

While the book is designed to be the preparation for and follow up to the Isaiah Parish Mission, Blessed and Broken, it can be used as a tool for reflection and prayer by other parish groups. The format would lend itself to adult formation for Lent 2004. Each of the four chapters focus on a different part of the Mass. Too often we assume that because we do the same things over and over each Sunday, there is a general understanding of symbol, gestures, pauses and movements within various parts of the Liturgy.

Quotes, space to write and discussion questions conclude each chapter. These sharing sessions can be opportunities for parishioners to enter more deeply into the mystery of the Eucharist.

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Reviewed by Lorraine Vancamp, Glenmary’s evangelization consultant.

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