Br. Isidore Rice, O.P., on the Treasures of the Church

"Where are the treasures of the Church? Perhaps you have seen some in art museums. There are stunning reliquaries, beautiful chalices, and intricately decorated liturgical books.

"And yet behind glass these treasures appear dead. They sit sadly empty, no longer serving their purpose. Exhibits tend to highlight the illuminations of manuscripts, not the texts monks revered enough to illuminate. Reliquaries are shown without relics and the chalices have not held the Blood of Christ for centuries. 

"What are the treasures of the Church? Above all, the living God is the treasure of the Church. Artifacts are sold at auctions, but one cannot put a price on the presence of God. He is present in the inspired Scriptures, living and effective. He is present in the souls of the baptized, where the Trinity comes to dwell. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Brother Isidore Rice, O.P., reflected on the treasures of the Church.

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Dominicana: The Treasure of the Church (10 AUG 18)