"I Am": Eucharistic Meditations on the Gospel is a book of Roman Catholic meditations written in 1912 by the Venerable Concepcion Cabrera de Armida

Concepcion Cabrera de Armida

The Venerable Concepción Cabrera de Armida was a Mexican Roman Catholic mystic and writer....

 (often simply called Conchita), a Mexican mystic who is in the process of beatification

Beatification

Beatification is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a dead person's entrance into Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals who pray in his or her name . Beatification is the third of the four steps in the canonization process...

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The writings that constitute the book were the results of meditations in the presence of the Holy Eucharist. They aim to clarify the words with which Jesus defines Who He is in a variety of statements beginning with the words: "I am

I am (biblical term)

The Greek term Ego eimi , which translates to I am, is used by Jesus in the Gospel of John on several occasions to refer to himself, seven times with specific titles. These usages have been the subject of significant Christological analysis....

". The book thus aims to lead the reader to a better understanding of the mystery of Jesus Christ.

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Concepcion Cabrera de Armida

Concepcion Cabrera de Armida

The Venerable Concepción Cabrera de Armida was a Mexican Roman Catholic mystic and writer....

, I Am: Eucharistic Meditations on the Gospel, Alba House Publishing 2001 ISBN 0818908904