Congratulations to CTSA member John Segun Odeyemi on the publication of his book The Mass: Through Him, With Him and In Him (Released 1/7/25).
John Segun Odeyemi approaches the question of the Holy Mass (Eucharist) by a triadic system; Sacred Scriptures, the catechesis of Pope Francis on the Eucharist, and the voices of the most contemporary theological American minds. Even though there are many excellent works on the Eucharist from biblical times, through the Middle Ages to our time, his language, style and theological approach gives a fresh way into approaching this great gift. According to John Segun Odeyemi, at the very heart of the Church's understanding of the Mass is that it points us to heaven and draws heaven down to the world, a prelude to the banquet of life that is promised. Odeyemi pays particular attention to situating the actions that takes place at the celebration of the Mass, from the beginning to the end within the framework of the biblical understanding, especially from the Old Testament. this is not just another book on the Holy Mass, it is a book about the beauty, sanctity and grace of the sacrament which is also known as "the bread of life" and "food for the journey". (Citi of Books, 2025).
