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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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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.
If you could ask Pope Francis one question, what would it
be?Children have questions and struggles just like adults, but
rarely are they given the chance to voice their concerns and ask
the big questions resting deep in their hearts. In Dear Pope
Francis, Pope Francis gives them that chance and celebrates their
spiritual depth by directly answering questions from children
around the world. Gathered from more than 250 submissions, 30
letters from children to Pope Francis are answered in a picture
book that feels akin to sitting in on a series of intimate
conversations. The letters, hand-written and illustrated, are
reproduced on left-hand pages, along with English translations and
photos of each child; the pope's answers appear opposite. The
questions can be theologically intense ("If God loves us so
much...why didn't he defeat the devil?"), deeply personal (Ivan, a
13-year-old from China, asks whether his non-Catholic grandfather
will go to heaven), or casual and blunt ("You are not very young
anymore," begins one from Dutch twins Hannes and Lidewij). The
answers are rarely simple, but the pope writes respectfully and
honestly, often invoking larger spiritual and social concepts while
the injustices of the present are often represented, as well: "In
today's world there is so much suffering. And, unfortunately, you
know that firsthand," Francis writes to a Syrian boy, Mohammed. A
beautiful hardback book full of life and joy and colour - the
perfect gift for Christenings and Confirmations and for children or
adults of all ages!
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.
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.
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.
In an unprecedented interreligious conference in November 2014,
Pope Francis and four hundred religious leaders and scholars from
around the world met in Rome to explore what their diverse faiths
teach about marriage and "the complementarity of man and woman."
This book contains the most representative presentations at that
closely followed event, Humanum: An International Interreligious
Colloquium, which included Catholic, Evangelical, Anglican,
Pentecostal, Eastern Orthodox, Anabaptist, Mormon, Jewish, Muslim,
Jain, Buddhist, and Hindu delegates. Contributors bring the wisdom
of their various faiths and cultures to bear on this timely issue,
examining, celebrating, and illustrating the natural union of man
and woman in marriage as a universal cornerstone of healthy
families, communities and societies. With broad global
representation, Not Just Good, but Beautiful uses fresh language
and images to highlight the beauty and benefits of marriage.
Contributors do not represent political parties, but speak from
their religious, intellectual, and cultural knowledge and
experiences.
The encyclical letter Lumen Fidei is the great monument of the Year
of Faith declared by Pope Benedict XVI and brought to completion by
Pope Francis. It is a capstone of the year, but at the same time a
milestone of a long road, a road we have only begun to travel: the
road of the New Evangelization. -from the Foreword by Scott Hahn
On June 29, 2013 Pope Francis issued his first papal letter
reflecting on the nature of belief and the need to renew our faith
for a bright future of charity and love for all.
The light of Faith: this is how the Church's tradition speaks of
the great gift brought by Jesus, Pope Francis writes. In John's
Gospel, Christ says of himself: 'I have come as light into the
world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.'
Here is an illuminating work inviting all to lead a more spiritual
and faith-based, a reminder that with faith comes service, and with
service to others and to God comes heaven on earth.
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