Doctrine & Life - May - June 2017

In this issue

In this issue David Begg discusses present difficulties in the functioning of what began as the European Economic Communities, while showing that we need to restore the concept of ‘Social Europe’ in a meaningful way.
Liam G. Walsh, O.P., begins a a series of articles on ‘The Mass, Yesterday, Today … Forever’, by showing how the Eucharist is both an act of worship (rising up to God) and a moment of sanctification (coming down from God).
Patrick Claffey explores the place of pilgrimage in Buddhist and Hindu as well as in Christian thinking and practice.
John Scally finds in the current controversy about the re-location of the National Maternity Hospital an opportunity to reflect on the history of thinking on medical ethics. Starting with ancient codes, he examines the need to recognise the patient as a person, and new questions touching on paternalism, autonomy and informed consent. Plus much more...

Doctrine & Life Magazine Description:

Ten times a year, Doctrine & Life maintains a dialogue between the inheritance of Christian faith and the concerns of today’s world – political, artistic and economic. It includes articles which relate the wisdom of the church's tradition with questions arising in the modern world and articles on the concerns of young religious.

* `provides a stimulating mix of theological reflection and pastoral challenge.’ Bishop Donal Murray
* `keeps alive undaunted the authentic spirit of Vatican II. Concerned Christians need its informed insights more than ever today.’ Louis McRedmond