Abstract
De Lubac's recovery of the rich theological vision of the Church Fathers — in particular that of St Augustine — on the intrinsic relationship between Church and Eucharist is in stark contrast with the desiccated theology of the Middle Ages, which tended to treat them in isolation, as is still the case today. Among other things, the patristic vision offers a theological foundation for Christian social engagement that is greatly needed today.
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