THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS

Marriage, Ordination and Anointing of the Sick. Each sacrament’s meaning is examined as well as its history, its form—past and present—and its impact on the life of those who receive it and those who administer it. Grun also suggests how the sacraments could be made more relevant to Christians in our times. Everyone can benefit from reading this book: those about to receive any one of the sacraments will gain insight and inspiration; teachers, parish priests, and pastoral workers will find their work enriched and made easier; and both married and celibate will discover elements to celebrate in their own and in others’ Way of life. As always, Grun combines flashes of radicalism with deep understanding of Catholic tradition. His is a unique voice, and here he reclaims a vital subject from widespread ignorance and neglect.