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For the first time, the 10 great speeches of Benedict XVI's
pontificate are collected. From the first homily delivered as soon
as he became pope to the last public hearing, these speeches reveal
the depth of his theological reflection in simple language that has
nourished the faith of millions. Since Pope Benedict XV1 died he
has had a remarkably good press. Indeed many have argued that there
is a natural evolution between Pope Benedicts mission and that of
his successor Pope Francis. Dubbed and dismissed by many as an
unrepentant traditionalist, we now see a man of profound
intelligence and wisdom on matters relating not just to religion
but to what is not termed 'The Common Good'. It is thus more
important to read these texts carefully and with measure and not in
garbled versions dreamt up by the Press. With this in mind,
Benedict will be seen as an inspiring thinker who has a lot to
teach us now and the future. Included here are his speech on
visiting Auschwitz, his address to the House of Commons and House
of Lords , his address to the German Bundestag in Berlin, his
address to the United Nations, his notorious Regensburg speech and
his speech when he finally announced his resignation.
In 50 brief chapters, originally delivered as public audiences to
the faithful in St Peter's Square, Benedict XVI offers absorbing,
perceptive, and often edifying sketches of some of Christianity's
greatest thinkers and writers. The book is divided in four parts:
The Apostolic Fathers: Witnesses from the first generations after
the New Testament; The Patristic Theologians: From councils and
controversies, from Origen to Augustine; Early Medieval Thinkers:
The beginnings of scholastic and monastic theologies; Later
Medieval Thinkers: The flowering of Christian theology in the high
Middle Ages. Benedict discusses the most notable theologians from
East and West, along with figures whose primary witness was as
ascetics, poets, mystics, and a number of popes, politicians, and
missionaries. The historical circumstances and theological ideas of
each are explained with the clarity of an experienced teacher.
Benedict always has an eye to their deepest religious convictions
and struggles as well as to their present importance to the church
and Christian life today.
In this Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, the Pope sums up the
important work done by the Synod of Bishops on the Word of God in
the Life and Mission of the Church. The document has three major
parts:
In brief portraits, Pope Benedict XVI offers engaging, perceptive,
and edifying sketches of some of the great thinkers and writers of
Christianity. Pope Benedict discusses notable theologians from East
and West but also many figures whose primary witness was as
ascetics, poets, mystics, and missionaries. His pieces are not only
illuminating historical sketches but also often surprisingly
personal reflective meditations on the perennial changes of
theology, spirituality, devotion, and corporate religious lifein
short, of thinking about and wrestling daily with the mysteries
that envelop all our lives and struggles. Always with an eye to
their deepest religious convictions and struggles, the Holy Father
presents these great thinkers' importance for the church and for
Christian life today. Great Christian Thinkers is an openminded
look at the tradition and is written for Catholics and Protestants
alike.
"This book is... my personal search 'for the face of the Lord.'"
--Benedict XVI
In this bold, momentous work, the pope--in his first book
written as Benedict XVI--seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from
recent "popular" depictions and to restore Jesus' true identity as
discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian
and his personal conviction as a believer, the pope shares a rich,
compelling, flesh-and-blood portrait of Jesus and incites us to
encounter, face-to-face, the central figure of the Christian
faith.
From "Jesus of Nazareth,.". "the great question that will be with
us throughout this entire book: But what has Jesus really brought,
then, if he has not brought world peace, universal prosperity, and
a better world? What has he brought? The answer is very simple:
God. He has brought God! He has brought the God who once gradually
unveiled his countenance first to Abraham, then to Moses and the
prophets, and then in the wisdom literature--the God who showed his
face only in Israel, even though he was also honored among the
pagans in various shadowy guises. It is this God, the God of
Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, the true God, whom he has brought
to the peoples of the earth. He has brought God, and now we know
his face, now we can call upon him. Now we know the path that we
human beings have to take in this world. Jesus has brought God and
with God the truth about where we are going and where we come from:
faith, hope, and love."
'Gripping ... An exquisite conversation between two people who know
each other, like each other, and have mutual respect for one
another' - Catholic Times Since resigning from the papacy in 2013,
the first Pope in over 700 years to do so, Pope Benedict has lived
quietly in a convent in the Vatican gardens in Rome. He has devoted
himself to a life of prayer and study and has vowed to remain
silent, until now. So much controversy still surrounds Pope
Benedict's time in office - in this book, written with bestselling
German author Peter Seewald, he addresses the issues of his papacy
and reveals how, at his late age, governing and reforming the
Church was beyond him. Last Testament is also an autobiography,
recalling Pope Benedict's childhood in Germany under Nazism, his
early development as a priest, and eventually his appointment as
Archbishop of Munich. After becoming Pope, his account deals with
the controversies that rocked the Catholic world - how he enraged
Muslims with his Regensburg speech, what he did and did not do to
stamp out the clerical sexual abuse of children, the 'Vatileaks'
scandal and how he broke up a gay cabal within the Vatican itself.
At all times, we see a man who is shy and retiring and modest being
exceptionally open and frank with the outside world. In this Last
Testament, a unique book insofar as no other living Pope has had
the opportunity to write an account having left office, Benedict
gives in his own words an unprecedented view of the difficulties,
the achievements and the consequences of his time as head of the
Catholic Church worldwide.
With clarity and wisdom, Pope Benedict XVI sets out his vision for
Catholic higher education in this first and only collection of his
major addresses on the topic. What is the mission and identity of a
Catholic university? What are the responsibilities of
administrators, teachers, and students in Catholic institutes of
higher learning? Where does the central theme of love of God and
others fit into academia? The pope's most important statements on
the nature of the university and its cultural and educative tasks
are brought together in this volume. Featured are the various
speeches he has given to university audiences since his pontificate
began. Also included are select addresses on education and culture,
themes that go to the heart of the mission of the university, and
that possess a value for society as a whole. Throughout these
addresses, the pope presents 2,000 years of lived tradition with a
striking freshness. His response to the contemporary challenges in
Catholic higher education will have an enduring historical impact.
The addresses are grouped in parts as follows: The Problem and the
Urgent Task Ahead; The Relationship of Faith and Reason; The
Symphony of Freedom and Truth; Education and Love; Pedagogy and
Learning; The Church: Education in Faith and Community; Culture and
the University; Science, Technology, and Theology; and Caritas and
Mission. John Garvey, president of the Catholic University of
America, provides a foreword in which he reflects on the themes of
the pope's speeches. J. Steven Brown, professor of mechanical
engineering at The Catholic University of America, edited the
volume.
"New York Times" Bestseller The momentous third and final volume in
the Pope's international bestselling Jesus of Nazareth series,
detailing how the stories of Jesus' infancy and childhood are as
relevant today as they were two thousand years ago.
In 2007, Joseph Ratzinger published his first book as Pope Benedict
XVI in order "to make known the figure and message of Jesus." Now,
the Pope focuses exclusively on the Gospel accounts of Jesus' life
as a child. The root of these stories is the experience of hope
found in the birth of Jesus and the affirmations of surrender and
service embodied in his parents, Joseph and Mary. This is a story
of longing and seeking, as demonstrated by the Magi searching for
the redemption offered by the birth of a new king. It is a story of
sacrifice and trusting completely in the wisdom of God as seen in
the faith of Simeon, the just and devout man of Jerusalem, when he
is in the presence of the Christ child. Ultimately, Jesus' life and
message is a story for today, one that speaks to the restlessness
of the human heart searching for the sole truth which alone leads
to profound joy.
In celebration of the 2021 visit to the University of Notre Dame by
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, as well as the thirtieth
anniversary of his election, this groundbreaking volume gathers
together and introduces eleven important joint statements from the
patriarch, addressing diverse topics from climate change to
ecumenical dialogue. As the spiritual leader of 300 million
Orthodox Christians worldwide, His All-Holiness Bartholomew,
Orthodox Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical
Patriarch, has long been a beacon for strengthening inter-religious
and inter-faith dialogues on the world stage. This volume assembles
eleven joint statements initiated by the ecumenical patriarch with
prominent global Christian leaders, including Pope Francis, Pope
Benedict XVI, Pope St. John Paul II, Archbishop of Canterbury
Justin Welby, and Archbishop Ieronymos II. It also includes
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew's address at Notre Dame upon
receiving an honorary doctorate. The statements address a wide
array of pressing issues, including human rights, the environment,
support of migrants, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the relationship
between the Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, frequently
referred to as "sister churches." The book contains a foreword by
John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame,
and an introduction by John Chryssavgis, which provides an overview
of the ecumenical patriarch's long ministry and powerful vision,
illustrating his significance both within the Orthodox world as
well as on the world stage. Beyond its testimony to the patriarch's
longstanding commitment to interreligious and inter-Christian
dialogue, this collection of joint statements has the added benefit
of gathering these all-important texts into one convenient place
for the first time.
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This edited collection is the first to gather in one volume the
most relevant addresses, speeches, and homilies of His Holiness,
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to seminarians and consecrated men and
women into a single volume for the English-speaking world. Called
to Holiness is divided into three sections. The first section
focuses on the mystery of vocation. The second section collects
Benedict's writings around the crucial experience of Love. Finally,
the third section covers Benedict's description of what a seminary
should look like. Pope Benedict XVI's words remind us of the
fundamental meaning of a life of total consecration to God in a
time of history where God is very much rejected. Moreover, in times
where young people seek words of wisdom and certainty, Benedict
XVI's words give a fundamental aid to such direction not only for
people already pondering a vocation to consecration but for all men
and women open to God's voice.
Modestly described by its author as a little rule for beginners,
this masterpiece of spiritual wisdom was written in the 6th century
as a handbook for aspiring monks. Today, it ranks as the preeminent
monastic legislative code. Its concise guidance fosters the
development of self-discipline, supported by community worship.
Genesis, the first book of the Bible, tells of the creation of the
world and our dominion over it. But is this the whole story? The
planet on which we live is ecologically fragile, and all people of
good will have a responsibility to take care of this most precious
gift. During his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI repeatedly drew
attention to the environment, whether in terms of preserving it
such as his address concerning Amazonia and his letter regarding
the Arctic or distributing its vital resources such as water more
equitably. What is more, during Benedict's papacy, the Vatican
became the first, and remains the only, carbon-neutral country in
the world. This book gathers together the audiences, addresses,
letters, and homilies of Benedict on a wide-ranging set of topics
that deal with the world about us. The major themes and connections
he explores are creation and the natural world; the environment,
science, and technology; and hunger, poverty, and the earth's
resources. In these pages, Benedict insists that if we truly desire
peace, we must be increasingly conscious of and nurture all of
creation. Furthermore, he argues convincingly that as our love of
God should cause us to protect the environment, so should our
heightened sense of appreciation of the natural world draw us
closer to God. Benedict speaks out against the spread of nuclear
weapons, threats to biodiversity, and in favor of alternative
energy. He urges sustainable development, equitable distribution of
food and water, and an end to hunger. This book is a valuable
resource for all those who seek to understand more fully the
relationships among the environment, Catholic social teaching, and
theology. Whether speaking to a vast crowd, meeting with a small
group of scientists, or writing letters to world leaders, Benedict
has shown a clear path towards a theologically cogent concern for
the planet on which we live.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This
IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced
typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have
occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor
pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original
artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe
this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections,
have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing
commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We
appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the
preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
During the special Pauline Jubilee Year, Pope Benedict XVI used his
Wednesday audiences as an opportunity to meet one of the most
influential persons in the history of Christianity, Saint Paul.
Meeting Saint Paul is the complete collection of these twenty-one
papal reflections.
Written for the pilgrim and sightseer c.1143 by Benedict, a canon
of St. Peter's, this is the best medieval guide to the city and an
important source for the location of its medieval churches and
ancient monuments. It narrates the early Christian legends that are
connected with many of these sites; and documents the medieval
sense of Rome's ancient grandeur. In the twelfth century the
inhabited part of Rome, the abitato, as it was called, was a small
city tucked into the bend of the Tiber River in the midst of the
ruins of the great ancient city. The walls and gates of the ancient
city were still in place, and between them and the abitato were
fields where the animals grazed among the temples and baths. This
edition contains the full text of the Marvels, a detailed Gazetteer
identifying all the sites mentioned and providing full
bibliographical and topographical references, a new introduction, 5
maps, bibliography, and index. 2nd ed., illustrated.
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