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A Good Life
Pope Francis
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'The clock is ticking, and all life is in danger, yet we still have
time. . . . So let us take the first steps and go out to encounter
the other - those who are different from us. Let us put our hands,
minds, and hearts into working together. Let us be the change we
want to see in the world.' Pope Francis In his most challenging and
outward-facing book yet, Pope Francis reflects on ten vital issues
the world is facing today. I Am Asking in the Name of God is an
unflinching and inspiring work that celebrates the tenth
anniversary of Francis' papal election and encompasses his hopes
and dreams for the Church and for all humanity. The book is being
released in over a dozen other languages throughout the world.
Among other prayers, Pope Francis is asking in the name of God *
for the media to reject fake news and renounce hateful language *
for a stop to the madness of war * for the welcome of migrants and
refugees * for the eradication of the culture of abuse from within
the Church I Am Asking in the Name of God is the Pope's manifesto
for the world: a heartfelt call for all people to to embrace and
encourage the good, while rejecting and renouncing the dark forces
of hatred, greed, deceit and delusion that threaten to engulf us.
These words of wisdom from Pope Francis are both practical and
realistic, as well as hopeful. They provide a clear vision of the
peaceful, just and sustainable world - and as such, should matter
to anyone who wants to work for a better world. The perfect book
for all admirers of the Pope and the progressive changes he's
introducing within the Catholic Church, I Am Asking in the Name of
God will also appeal to anyone who desires a better world and wants
to work together for positive change.
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Against War (Paperback)
Robert Elslberg; Pope Francis
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A Gift of Joy and Hope
Pope Francis
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In this uplifting and practical book, written in collaboration with
his biographer, Austen Ivereigh, the preeminent spiritual leader
explains why we must-and how we can-make the world safer, fairer,
and healthier for all people now. In the COVID crisis, the beloved
shepherd of over one billion Catholics saw the cruelty and inequity
of our society exposed more vividly than ever before. He also saw,
in the resilience, generosity, and creativity of so many people,
the means to rescue our society, our economy, and our planet. In
direct, powerful prose, Pope Francis urges us not to let the pain
be in vain. He begins Let Us Dream by exploring what this crisis
can teach us about how to handle upheaval of any kind in our own
lives and the world at large. With unprecedented candor, he reveals
how three crises in his own life changed him dramatically for the
better. By its very nature, he shows, crisis presents us with a
choice: we make a grievous error if we try to return to some
pre-crisis state. But if we have the courage to change, we can
emerge from the crisis better than before. Francis then offers a
brilliant, scathing critique of the systems and ideologies that
conspired to produce the current crisis, from a global economy
obsessed with profit and heedless of the people and environment it
harms, to politicians who foment their people's fear and use it to
increase their own power at their people's expense. He reminds us
that Christians' first duty is to serve others, especially the poor
and the marginalized, just as Jesus did. Finally, the Pope offers
an inspiring and actionable blueprint for building a better world
for all humanity by putting the poor and the planet at the heart of
new thinking. For this plan, he draws not only on sacred sources,
but on the latest findings from renowned scientists, economists,
activists, and other thinkers. Yet rather than simply offer
prescriptions, he shows how ordinary people acting together despite
their differences can discover unforeseen possibilities. Along the
way, he offers dozens of wise and surprising observations on the
value of unconventional thinking, on why we must dramatically
increase women's leadership in the Church and throughout society,
on what he learned while scouring the streets of Buenos Aires with
garbage-pickers, and much more. Let Us Dream is an epiphany, a call
to arms, and a pleasure to read. It is Pope Francis at his most
personal, profound and passionate. With this book and with open
hearts, we can change the world.
Pope Francis gives a very personal reflection on the importance of
St Joseph as the husband of Mary, the father of Our Saviour and
protector of the Church. Announcing a year dedicated to St Joseph
the Holy Father presents St Joseph as an example of the type of
tender, loving and courageous father so sorely needed in the world
and in the Church. In St Joseph we find a sure intercessor in the
most difficult moments and impossible situations. "We need only ask
Saint Joseph for the grace of graces: our conversion." This volume
includes the decree from the Apostolic Penitentiary detailing the
conditions for the Special Indulgence available during the Jubilee
Year in Honour of St Joseph.
The Name of God is Mercy, Pope Francis' exploration on the
universal theme of mercy, is a spiritual inspiration to both
followers of Christianity and non-Christians around the world.
Drawing on his own experience as a priest and shepherd, Pope
Francis discusses mercy, a subject of central importance in his
religious teaching and testimony, and in addition sums up other
ideas - reconciliation, the closeness of God - that comprise the
heart of his papacy. Written in conversation with Vatican expert
and La Stampa journalist Andrea Tornielli, The Name of God is Mercy
is directed at everyone, inside or outside of the Catholic Church,
seeking meaning in life, a road to peace and reconciliation, or the
healing of physical or spiritual wounds.
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A Good Life
Pope Francis; Translated by Oonagh Stranksy
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You are important. You are unique. You are a wonder of creation!
This is Pope Francis' message to you today. It is the departure
point for your birth or rebirth, whatever form that may take; it is
the glowing centre that sustains life, whatever your age. You are a
wonder of creation! Even when your face is lined with worries or
fatigue, remember that you are always a light that shines through
the night. This is the greatest gift you've ever received, and no
one can take it away from you. Dream on! Never stop dreaming.
Believe! Believe in even greater and more beautiful truths. Let
yourself be surprised by love. This is what it means to Live Well.
This is the greatest and most beautiful wish we can extend to each
other. Always. Joy - the wholesome and concrete kind, the joy we
have all been searching for since birth - will be the natural
outcome. It won't be an easy path; life's difficulties and the
pervasive pessimism and cynicism of our era will periodically make
it difficult to recognize and welcome grace into our life. But the
Pope guarantees us that is precisely when we open our hearts to
providence and allow tenderness and mercy to enter that life
becomes beautiful. It's comforting to know that we can always begin
again, that God can rebuild a story within us from the fragments.
By letting ourselves be inspired by Pope Francis' 15 Rules for a
Good Life, we can revel in the wondrous creations that we are, and
savour the experience of what it means to live authentically. And
so, joy will spread, bringing goodness to all those who welcome and
share its gift.
In Your Eyes I See My Words, Volume 2 contains Pope Francis's
homilies and speeches spanning from 2005 to 2008. Continuing what
began in the first volume of this three-volume publication, Volume
2 shows Archbishop Bergoglio's growth as a pastor and a
theologian/scholar in the midst of his people. At the same time, it
shows him emerging as an international voice calling for changes in
the way the Church carries out its ministry and its educational
task on behalf of children, youth, adults, and church ministers. In
his homilies from Christmas, Easter, and especially in his response
to the tragic fire and deaths of 194 people at the nightclub
Republica Cromanon, we see Bergoglio speak passionately to his
parishioners, challenging them with equal portions of tenderness
and righteous anger. Perhaps uniquely, we also watch as his
audiences, prominence, and influence grow globally, foreshadowing
who he will become in 2013 when he is elected Pope. On the larger
national and international scale, Bergoglio addresses various
conferences, such as the Argentina Press Association and the
Episcopal Conference of Argentina of which he was elected President
in 2005 and served the maximum possible term of six years. We see
and read as his work takes him outside his country to Rome (2007)
at the Pontifical Commission for Latin America; to Brasil (2007),
where his presentation on the Crisis of Civilization and Culture at
the Fifth CELAM Conference ends up shaping much of the Aparecida
Conclusions; and finally, to Quebec (2008) as he speaks at the
Forty-Ninth International Eucharistic Congress. All told, In Your
Eyes I See My Words, Volume 2 is a glimpse into a period of time in
which Archbishop Bergoglio grows immensely in thought, reflection,
and action, laying the groundwork for the mature, thoughtful, and
beloved Pope Francis he has come to be known as around the world.
An extraordinary opportunity to understand the vision of Pope
Francis Pope Francis is a first in many ways: the first pope from
the Americas, the first Jesuit, the first Francis, the first child
of immigrants from the Old World, nurtured and transformed by the
New World, and returned to lead the whole world. His eloquent
homilies and speeches have inspired the faithful of Argentina for
decades, largely through his gift of oratory, tracing back to his
time as a bishop, archbishop, and cardinal in his home country.
Published in English for the first time in their entirety and with
contextual annotations, In Your Eyes I See My Words, Volume 1
collects his homilies and speeches from 1999 to 2004. Volume 2
spans from 2005 to 2008, and Volume 3, from 2009 to 2013, concludes
with his prophetic last homily before his election to the papacy.
This illuminating collection presents an extraordinary opportunity
to understand the vision of a great pastor. His words bear witness
to the deep experience of faith among God's people while also
showcasing his own extraordinary ability to connect with
communities of faith. Through these homilies and speeches, Pope
Francis humbly displays his abilities as a wordsmith, a patient and
attentive teacher, an inspired and faithful theologian, and a
sensitive pastor uniquely attuned to his people, offering ready
guidance for their journeys, but also journeying with them. The
first of a three-volume translation of Pope Francis's theological,
pastoral, anthropological, and educational thought provides rich
insights into the mind and theological unfolding of a spiritual
leader who has become beloved all across the globe. Within it we
see Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio-later Pope Francis-ministering
to the needs of the people while also engaging with the political,
technological, and societal forces affecting their daily lives.
Here is an ecclesial voice not afraid to challenge the politicians,
the culture-makers, and media moguls-even his own ordained and lay
church ministers-to live a life of faithfulness marked by justice,
equality, and concern for the needs of everyone, urging all to rely
on the "vitality of memory" and the "recovery of hope." In Your
Eyes I See My Words also provides a glimpse into the political,
social, and religious environment of Argentina and Latin America,
providing a unique perspective on the issues confronting the
faithful and how those issues motivated and nurtured Pope Francis's
understanding of the Church's mission to all segments of
society-particularly to those underrepresented and on the margins
of history.
The Jerome Biblical Commentary has, since 1968, been essential
reading for all Catholics who wish to deepen their knowledge and
understanding of the Bible. It is a landmark of Catholic biblical
scholarship, the first port of call for priests, preachers,
students and scholars, and all those lay people who like to keep a
one-volume Biblical commentary in their home to enlighten their
reading of the scriptures. In this new fully revised edition, the
publication of which has been welcomed by Pope Francis (who has
also written the foreword), the entire content of the commentary
has been revised to bring it up-to-date with the very latest
scholarship, featuring the leading international Catholic scholars
of our day. Whilst based on the historical critical method of
Biblical study, the contributors draw in a range of more
contemporary approaches to the biblical texts. The pool of
contributors has also been broadened outside north America and
Western Europe to include a more diverse range of perspectives,
ensuring that the Jerome speaks more comprehensively to a global
Church. The 'General Articles' section has been revised to include
articles on new approaches to the study of the bible and on the
interpretation of the bible in diverse pastoral contexts. This
magnificent third edition will be essential reading for all those
who possess existing editions of The Jerome; but it will also find
a new generation of readers, eager to engage the scriptures within
the tradition and teaching of the Church.
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