Why Go to Church? - by Timothy Radcliffe (Paperback)

About the Book

This important Lent title examines what it means to celebrate the Eucharist, and in turn reminds us of our capacity for love, hope and faith.

Book Synopsis

The Eucharist, writes Timothy Radcliffe, is a three part drama, forming us in faith, hope and love. In this book he examines what it means to celebratethe Eucharist. Other people experience it as boring and pointless. Listening to the readings, the homily and the creed all take us through the crises and challenges of faith. From the offertory through to the end of the Eucharistic prayer we are caught up in the hope that was Christ's, faced with Good Friday. From the Our Father until we are sent on our way, especially in receiving communion, we are formed as people who are capable of love.

Review Quotes

"A beautiful and often piercing meditation on the meaning of the Mass for human living ... Throughout the book, Radcliffe lightens and enriches his writing with insights drawn from remarkably wide and eclectic reading." - Tablet

A Tablet Book of the Year 2008

Title mention in Christian Marketplace.

About the Author

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe is a former Master of the Dominican Order. Educated at Oxford and Paris, he joined the Dominicans in 1965, and taught scripture at Blackfriars, Oxford, for many years. His bestselling books published by Bloomsbury include What is the Point of Being a Christian?, Alive in God and I Call You Friends. He was elevated to the rank of Cardinal by Pope Francis in December 2024.