This thought-provoking work explores humanity's universal instinct for sacrifice and reveals how it finds its true fulfillment in the sacrifice of Christ. Journeying through the beliefs and rituals of ancient civilizations, it uncovers the enduring human longing for redemption, meaning, and communion with God. With penetrating insight and a distinctly Catholic perspective, these pages illuminate the connection between the sacrifices of old and the Holy Mass, helping readers understand why the Cross remains the answer to the deepest questions of every age.
