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Romano Guardini, Bonaventure, and a Eucharistic Theology of Hope

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TPThomas Piolata

Key Points

  • The study explores the relationship between the Eucharist and hope, synthesizing key theological doctrines.
  • Synthesis of Romano Guardini’s ecclesiology with Bonaventure’s sacramental theology.
  • Analysis of the role of the Eucharist in spiritual transformation and hope.
  • Theological reflection on the implications for contemporary believers.
  • The Eucharist creates a sense of contemporaneity with Christ.
  • It draws believers into the mystical body towards future glory.
  • The Holy Spirit is identified as the source of hope, transforming restlessness into assurance beyond death.

Abstract

Thomas Anthony Piolata, OFM Cap., develops a Eucharistic theology of hope by synthesizing Romano Guardini’s Christological ecclesiology with Saint Bonaventure’s sacramental doctrine. He argues that the Eucharist provides essential contemporaneity with Christ, drawing believers into the mystical body en route to eschatological glory. Ultimately, the Eucharist mediates the Holy Spirit—the animator of hope—transforming human restlessness into a certain future that overcomes the finality of death.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/698828210fc35cd7a8847691https://doi.org/10.65172/usuxuxfgl9wn2y0f
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