Called to Communion

Understanding the Church Today

By: Joseph Ratzinger

Narrated by: David Sanborn

This is a book of wisdom and insight that explains how providential are the trials through which the Catholic Church is now passing. These include:

• The need of the Papal Primacy to ensure Christian unity.
• The true meaning of the Priesthood as a sacrament and not a mere ministry.
• The necessity of the Eucharist as the sacrifice of the savior now offering himself on our altars.
• The role of the Bishops as successors of the Apostles, united with the successor of St. Peter, the Bishop of Rome.
• The value of suffering in union with Christ crucified.
• The indispensable service of the laity in the apostolate.

All these themes receive new clarity and depth from Cardinal Ratzinger.

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Cardinal Ratzinger at his best

Clear, well thought through and explained. Almost written as if a beautiful love poem. Read with care and professional cadence. Excellent narration.