Reflections On Qurbana

The book ‘Reflections on Qurbana’ by Fr. Thomas Srampickal CMI adds a germ to the liturgical theology of the Syro-Malabar Qurbana. Though there are many books on liturgy, this work by a biblical scholar brings twin wisdom, a biblico-theological understanding of the Qurbana. The liturgical theology explained in simple language surely helps the readers for an active participation in Liturgy. All the important aspects of the Eucharistic celebration, through which we experience the essentials of our Christan existence, are topics of discussion in the book. It points out that the offertory service in the St. Thomas Christian Qurbana has a deeper meaning and special significance. It discusses the idea of reconciliation in the New Testment in depth, comparing it with the Old Testment Understanding and indicating the growth taken place in the New Covenantal vision. it reflects on the deeper aspects of Jesus’ only and perfect sacrifice of the New Covenant accomplished through his salvific death on the cross, that brought humanity into a totally new situation of salvation and now made present on our altars in the celebration of the Qurbana, to enable us participate in his own sacrifice, in order to enhance our new existence in him as God’s dear Children, through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The deliberations on the precise meaning of Christ’s self-emptying indicated in Phil 2:6-7, is a help for a clear grasp of the idea. Such Scriptural analyses present in the bok shed light for deeper reflections leading to better understanding and experience, and assist to set right the basic orientation and focus on Christian spirituality, liturgy and payer.