The Motherhood of the Church

by Henri de Lubac

Priests are called "Father" and the Church is called Mother. Our "Holy Mother the Church" is a traditional way of speaking among Catholics. But are these outdated, sentimental expressions? Or do they express a deep insight into the nature of the Church as a whole and of ordained ministry in relation to the Church? Is there a genuine theological meaning to the traditional reference to the Church as "she"?

Henri de Lubac addresses such questions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898700140
• ISBN13: 9780898700145
• Release Date: April 1983
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Length: 363 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.7" x 7.2"