“It is no longer I who lives, but Christ who lives in me.”—Galatians 2:20
Giving God permission to dwell within us, thereby transforming us into another incarnate son or daughter, has been at the heart of the Christian Gospel for millennia. It is not just one theological doctrine among many; it is the ultimate goal of the entire Christian life. The only goal in God’s becoming human is to continue his life in ours.
In Christ Alive in Me: Living as a Member of the Mystical Body, Fr. David Meconi, S.J., explains the theology of Christian deification, which is also the theology of the Mystical Body of Christ. Although this radical aspect of the Gospel has been forgotten by many today, Meconi seeks to reclaim this central truth and uncover what it means live with, in, and even “as” Christ.
Discover what it is to become other Christs, living extensions of the Lord himself: to become his eyes and ears, his heart and words, his hands and feet on earth.
About the Author
Fr. David Meconi, S.J., is the Director of the Catholic Studies Centre at Saint Louis University. He holds the Pontifical License in Greek and Latin Patrology from the University of Innsbruck in Austria and the D. Phil (Oxon.) in Ecclesiastical History from Oxford University. He specializes in early Christian theology and the works of the Latin Church Fathers in particular.
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Right out of the gate, I found the description and defense of the Triune to be very illustrative, and compelling. I think this may be the single, most compelling piece that I shall take with me. The book is very easy to read and challenges the way in which we Catholics conduct our daily lives. Charity is at the essence of our faith and I believe this short book gets to the heart of this issue in a thought provoking, and convincing way. I highly recommend it.
