Review: "The Lord" by Romano Guardini

A simple browse through the major booksellers will list the many titles available on Jesus Christ. You will find all sorts of views and perspectives on the life, works and words on our God made man. The title reviewed today -"The Lord" by Romano Guradini- is not new in the publishing arena, in fact it was originally published in 1954 and republished on various occasions. Don't let this time-span make you think that this book is now passe, on the contrary! This book is still topical and contemporary. I suppose a good publication on the life of Jesus will always remain young and fresh to faithful readers. Yet, I marvel at the contents and admire the reasoning behind them. As Romano Guardini puts his points across you can most definitely conclude that here's a man who's thought and prayed his faith on Jesus to a depth rarely witnessed today.

After reading this book a couple of times, I can honestly say, that no serious scripture reader or scholar can not go without the train of thoughts from this great theologian and preacher. "The Lord" is accessible to everyone. What I find interesting here, is that Guardini wants you to pause and reflect on what he is saying. He challenges the reader to discover the sacred texts for him/herself. It's as if he has written a book to take you to another... Therefore, it's a book to take your time reading through. If possible, read it again. Many ideas will then settle in a much more solidified manner.

I certainly believe that Our Lord would like this book about Him! Especially in how Guardini sways the reader between the human and divine. The content of this book serves the great purpose of getting to know Christ even better! Yes, you might have heard the story before, but not in this light.

"The Lord" was written by Romano Guardini and is presently published by Regnery Gateway, ISBN 0-89526-714-4 (1996)

P.S. A special introduction is given by the then, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger.