At the heart of the Catholic faith stands a mystery, that of the “communion of saints,” in which the three states of the Church—on Earth, in Purgatory, and in Heaven—are united in sanctity and charity. In his new book, Stephen Walford invites us into this mystery from both biblical and theological perspectives so we may better understand what it means to be part of the “Mystical Body of Christ.” In a world where rationalism and relativism seek to erase the divine truth of Christianity, the doctrine of the communion of saints invites us to look beyond the natural, and embrace the supernatural, united in love with the Holy Souls and Saints who assist us in our journey toward the Kingdom of God. This book seeks to illumine, for Catholics and non-Catholics alike, the beauty of this teaching of the Church on the unity of the divine love between God and man.<p>“In this book Stephen Walford takes us on an interesting and well-planned journey enlightened by the Word of God, nourished by the Fathers of the Church, and guided by the Magisterium of the Church—a journey that may well lead all who choose to take this “road less traveled” to discover an irresistible invitation to holiness.”—CARDINAL GÉRALD CYPRIEN LACROIX, Archbishop of Quebec, Primate of Canada<p>“For his attempt to explain the communion of saints against the background of the Gospels and the teachings of the Fathers of the Church, the author deserves the special gratitude of all who are interested in delving deeply into the mystery of the Church. His lucid accounts of the teachings of the Popes—especially those of Pope Francis on the Mercy of God—deserve special mention.”—CARDINAL GEORGE ALENCHERRY, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church<p>“Stephen Walford shows us the Church as it really is. There are not multiple churches—one in heaven, one on earth, o
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