San Fernando Cathedral: Soul of the City

Description: San Fernando Cathedral is the inspiring story of how a church built nearly two and a half centuries ago remains a wellspring of life an renewal today. Know for its public rituals that attract thousands to down town San Antonio - particularly during Holy Week and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - San Fernando Cathedral nurtures and nourishes a diverse and dynamic population; it is indeed the soul of the city. Endorsements: No one visits San Fernando Cathedral without being profoundly uplifted and spiritually touched... John A. Coleman S. J This book is a must for anyone concerned about the face of Christianity in the third millenium. Dr. Maria Pilar Aquino A treasure for Catholics and Protestants alike... shines with the faith of a people who are rich with Gods generous and creative Spirit. Carol Johnson About the Contributor(s): Virgillio P. Elizondo a native of San Antonio and former rector of San Fernando Cathedral is director of Archdiocesan Television Ministry of San Antonio. He is also a board member of Concillium the international Catholic journal and the author of many books including Guadalupe: Mother of the New Creation and Galilean Journey: The Mexican - American Promise. Timothy M. Matovina is assistant professor of theology at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. The book review editor or the Journal of Hispainc/Latino Theology he is author of numerous articles and five books including Tejano Religion and Ethnicity: San Antonio 1821 - 1860 and The Alamo Remembered: Tejano Accounts and Perspectives.