{"product_id":"our-one-great-act-of-fidelity-waiting-for-christ-in-the-eucharist-9780307887047","title":"Our One Great Act of Fidelity: Waiting for Christ in the Eucharist","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of the bestselling, \u003ci\u003eThe Holy Longing\u003c\/i\u003e, comes a book about the central expression of faith for hundreds of millions of Christians, the Eucharist.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore so than anything else, the Eucharist is what anchors many peoples' life, prayer, and ultimately the way they live their lives. In this deeply personal book, Father Ronald Rolheiser delves into the history and meaning of this sacred tradition, drawing upon the insights of various scripture scholars, theologians, and church teachings. With personal warmth and great insight, he reflects on his own particular Roman Catholic upbringing and the centrality that the Eucharist has within that tradition. At the same time, he looks at other denominations' traditions around the Eucharist. \u003ci\u003eOur One Great Act of Fidelity\u003c\/i\u003e is an investigation into the ways people secure their faith and belief and discover true intimacy with God and each other. Ultimately, however, it is a spiritual and a personal statement of how Ronald Rolheiser understands the Eucharist and why he celebrates it every day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRonald Rolheiser is a specialist in the field of spirituality and is currently President of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. Father Rolheiser is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Holy Longing, The Restless Heart, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eForgotten Among the Lilies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shattered Lantern\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAgainst an Infinite Horizon\u003c\/i\u003e. He writes a weekly column that appears in more than 90 Catholic publications. More information on his work can be found at RonRolheiser.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRONALD ROLHEISER, O.M.I., \u003c\/b\u003e a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, is president of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas, and the author of the books \u003ci\u003eThe Holy Longing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSacred Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Restless Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eForgotten Among the Lilies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shattered Lantern\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAgainst\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAn Infinite Horizon\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a community-builder, lecturer and writer, and his weekly column appears in more than 90 Catholic publications. More information on his work can be found at ronrolheiser.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Image","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51475102204178,"sku":"9780307887047","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3c496655-9063-4d0c-8cac-6eb28ac43396.jpg?v=1752587140","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/our-one-great-act-of-fidelity-waiting-for-christ-in-the-eucharist-9780307887047","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}