The Meaning of the Church Mauriac Jacques Maritain (1882–1973) was perhaps

Jacques Maritain (1882–1973) was perhaps the greatest Catholic philosopher of the twentieth century

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The Meaning of the Church Mauriac Jacques Maritain (1882–1973) was perhapsBy Romano Guardini The Meaning of the Church is a masterful examination of the Catholic Church as a living reality, the Body of Christ, mystically living on and bearing the fullness of salvation. Delving deeply into the nature of freedom, of personal identity, and of community, Guardini develops a profound articulation of ecclesiology that places the Church at the heart of a meaningful existence. Eloquent, enlightening, and exceptionally relevant, The