Fire of Love, Water of Life - Exploring the Meaning and the Beauty of the Easter Vigil

"A rich resource for all who desire a deeper understanding of this most important celebration of the Christian year. In the church's liturgical calendar, the Easter Vigil is far and away the richest in rites and symbols; the most moving in its beauty; the most abundant in biblical readings, prayer texts, and music; and the most demanding and even most tiring for those who take part. In Fire of Love, Water of Life, renowned liturgical theologian Goffredo Boselli focuses his remarkable knowledge and insight upon this central moment of the church's year, helping readers understand how those who celebrate the Easter Vigil experience the very essence of Christianity. This unforgettable book is a rich resource for presiders, homilists, liturgists, liturgical scholars, and all laity who want a more profound grasp of this most important celebration of the Christian year. "--

About the author

Goffredo Boselli is a monk of the community of Bose in Italy. He is a member of the organizing committee of the International Liturgical Congress held annually at Bose and serves as an advisor on the liturgy to the Italian Bishops Conference. He is also on the editorial board of the journals Rivista Liturgica and Arts Sacrés.

Product details

• Authors: Goffredo Boselli
• Assisted by: Barry Hudock (Translation)
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.03.2024
• EAN: 9798400801198
• ISBN: 979-8-4008-0119-8
• No. of pages: 114
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 203 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 132 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works