John F. Baldovin, S.J., is professor of historical and liturgical theology at Weston Jesuit School of Theology. An expert in the history of the liturgy, eucharistic theology, and the role of the priest in the church, he is the author of numerous articles and several books, including Worship: City, Church and Renewal and Liturgy in Ancient Jerusalem.

• Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Food, Glorious FoodChapter 3 The Eucharist in the New TestamentChapter 4 A (Very) Brief History of the MassChapter 5 The Entrance RiteChapter 6 Celebrating the Liturgy of the WordChapter 7 The Readings for MassChapter 8 The Preparation of the GiftsChapter 9 The Eucharistic PrayerChapter 10 The Communion RiteChapter 11 A Theological ReflectionChapter 12 Conclusion

Fr. Baldovin is well-known for his love of the liturgy and its history. In this volume he moves gently through the eucharistic liturgy and points out, almost at every step, why each part of the liturgy is of great spiritual value. This book is ideal for readers of all ages; for those who are directors of the RCIA; and for those who teach children, teens, and adults the meaning of the Eucharist. Bread of Life, Cup of Salvation is deeply theological and historical and is expressed in contemporary and clear language.

John F. Baldovin, S.J., is professor of historical and liturgical theology at Weston Jesuit School of Theology. An expert in the history of the liturgy, eucharistic theology, and the role of the priest in the church, he is the author of numerous articles and several books, including Worship: City, Church and Renewal and Liturgy in Ancient Jerusalem.

• Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Food, Glorious FoodChapter 3 The Eucharist in the New TestamentChapter 4 A (Very) Brief History of the MassChapter 5 The Entrance RiteChapter 6 Celebrating the Liturgy of the WordChapter 7 The Readings for MassChapter 8 The Preparation of the GiftsChapter 9 The Eucharistic PrayerChapter 10 The Communion RiteChapter 11 A Theological ReflectionChapter 12 Conclusion

Fr. Baldovin is well-known for his love of the liturgy and its history. In this volume he moves gently through the eucharistic liturgy and points out, almost at every step, why each part of the liturgy is of great spiritual value. This book is ideal for readers of all ages; for those who are directors of the RCIA; and for those who teach children, teens, and adults the meaning of the Eucharist. Bread of Life, Cup of Salvation is deeply theological and historical and is expressed in contemporary and clear language.

John F. Baldovin, S.J., is professor of historical and liturgical theology at Weston Jesuit School of Theology. An expert in the history of the liturgy, eucharistic theology, and the role of the priest in the church, he is the author of numerous articles and several books, including Worship: City, Church and Renewal and Liturgy in Ancient Jerusalem.

• Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 2 Food, Glorious FoodChapter 3 The Eucharist in the New TestamentChapter 4 A (Very) Brief History of the MassChapter 5 The Entrance RiteChapter 6 Celebrating the Liturgy of the WordChapter 7 The Readings for MassChapter 8 The Preparation of the GiftsChapter 9 The Eucharistic PrayerChapter 10 The Communion RiteChapter 11 A Theological ReflectionChapter 12 Conclusion

Fr. Baldovin is well-known for his love of the liturgy and its history. In this volume he moves gently through the eucharistic liturgy and points out, almost at every step, why each part of the liturgy is of great spiritual value. This book is ideal for readers of all ages; for those who are directors of the RCIA; and for those who teach children, teens, and adults the meaning of the Eucharist. Bread of Life, Cup of Salvation is deeply theological and historical and is expressed in contemporary and clear language.