A Banqueter's Guide To The All-Night Soup Kitchen Of The Kingdom Of God

by Patrick T. McCormick

When Jesus spoke at the tale he provided instructions for his disciples to follow. A Banqueter's Guide to the All-Night Soup Kitchen of the Kingdom of God views those teachings as a set of guidelines for us to follow in all areas of life. Through the study of metaphors commonly used to describe the Eucharist, this book connects the Eucharist and Jesus' words and actions with current issues in society. Each chapter defines a metaphor associated with the Eucharist and explores its moral, social, and ethical implications. Readers will become more aware of the need for social justice as they identify with the parables and guidance of Jesus. Chapters Take and Eat," *Breaking Bread, - *This is My Body, - and *An Unbloody Sacrifice. - Patrick T. McCormick, STP, is associate professor of Christian ethics at Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington.

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2004

About the author

Patrick T. McCormick is professor of religious studies at Gonzaga University. He is the author of A Banqueter's Guide to the All Night Soup Kitchen of the Kingdom of God (Liturgical Press, 2004) and has written a monthly column on Christianity and culture for U.S. Catholicsince 1994.

Reviews

[Irene · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author connects the celebration of the Eucharist to social justice issues: care for the most vulnerable, hospitality of the marginalized, equality of all people, stewardship of creation, etc. I appreciated what he was doing, but I found his presentation repetitive. Other theologians have explored this topic in a more compelling way.