Sober Intoxication of the Spirit Part Two

Baptism by water is the new birth. Baptism of the Spirit renews that birth and is "a conscious awareness and a powerful experience of its meaning and its potentialities," as Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa explains in this rich discussion of how the Holy Spirit makes all things new. In this followup to the bestselling first volume, Fr. Cantalamessa explores the themes of ongoing conversion, our transformation in faith, and our need to focus always on eternity.

Baptism by water is the new birth. Baptism of the Spirit renews that birth and is "a conscious awareness and a powerful experience of its meaning and its potentialities," as Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa explains in this rich discussion of how the Holy Spirit makes all things new. In this followup to the bestselling first volume, Fr. Cantalamessa explores the themes of ongoing conversion, our transformation in faith, and our need to focus always on eternity.

Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap., has been the papal preacher to Pope John Paul II's pontifical household since 1980. He is a former professor of history of early Christianity, head of the department of religious studies at the Catholic University in Milan, member of the International Theological Commission and author of numerous books, including Loving the Church. He lives in Rome.