The Vine and the Branches Literature through the Incarnation and the

through the Incarnation and the early Church

” Such indeed is the case with this collection of retreats given by the great Dominican preacher Humbert Clerissac: perennially relevant

“The Father Under the Sea”

and thus forsook the riches of this world for a life of poverty lived in humble service to God

The Vine and the Branches Literature through the Incarnation and theBy Edward Leen, C. S. Sp. The supernatural life and influence of Jesus Christ is the underlying reality of human existence. This reality is accessible, not by means of reason or science, of ethical ideals or artistic inspirations, but by faithadhering to Christ, accepting his commandments, and abiding in his love, safeguarded by the arms of his Church. And this is the Christian life. Following the lines of Sacred Scripture, Edward Leen reflects on the