Life in Christ : A Spiritual Commentary on the Letter to the Romans

by Cantalamessa, Raniero

• ISBN13: 9780814627990
• ISBN10: 0814627994
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-02-01
• Publisher: Liturgical Pr

Author Biography

Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap., who formerly taught the history of Christian origins at the Catholic University of Milan and served on the International Theological Commission, devotes his ministry to preaching and writing. Since 1980 he has been the Preacher to the Papal Household

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(4)
Loved by God!
The good news of God's love	5	(16)
All Have Sinned
The mystery of impiety	21	(14)
The Righteousness of God has been Manifested!
Justification by faith	35	(12)
He was put to Death for Our Trespasses
A meditation on the Passion of Christ	47	(19)
He was Raised for Our Justification
Christ's resurrection, the source of our hope	66	(19)
God did not Spare His Own Son
The mystery of God's suffering	85	(16)
Let not Sin Reign in Your Mortal Bodies!
Freedom from sin	101	(14)
The Law of the Spirit Which Gives Life
The Holy Spirit, the principle of the New Covenant	115	(18)
The Spirit Intercedes for Us
Prayer in the Spirit	133	(16)
Let Love be Sincere
The excellent way of charity	149	(15)
Don't Think too Highly of yourselves
Christian humility	164	(16)
By One Man's Obedience
Christian obedience to God	180	(15)
Let Us Put on the Armor of Light
Christian purity	195	(17)
Conclusion	212	(7)
Index of Subjects	219