Sketches and Studies in Theology

Abbot Vonier's final work is this marvelous collection of essays and sermons, published after his death. They touch on a wide range of topics that have engaged Vonier's readers for decades, including the Catholic Church's mission and contribution to social progress, Christ's humanity and the sufficiency of his sacrifice, and the missionary zeal of St. Paul.

Most notable are six rarely published chapters on the Eucharist, which expand upon the teaching of Vonier's masterpiece, A Key to the Doctrine of the Eucharist. Followers of his Eucharistic theology will find his discussions of Eucharistic faith to be an enlightening supplement to his earlier works, expanding on key topics and explaining in detail some of the theological controversies only implicit in his other writings.