About this episode

This episode explores the concept of the Mystical Body of Christ and its implications for grace, love, and community among believers.

Buy a Zine: www.stanthonystongue.com/margins What does the Church mean when it calls itself the Mystical Body of Christ? In this episode of Mysticism Word by Word , we explore how Christ joins us to Himself—and to one another—so deeply that His life begins to move between us. The Mystical Body is not merely a metaphor. It means grace transforms us, love binds us together, and Christ remains present in the wounded members of His Body.

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Host: St. Anthony's Tongue

Topics covered

• Mystical Body of Christ
• Christianity
• Mysticism
• Grace
• Love
• Transformation

Keywords

• Mystical Body
• Christ
• Church
• Grace
• Love
• Transformation
• Mysticism

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Books & works: The Mystical Body of Christ

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