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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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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.
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A Gift of Joy and Hope
Pope Francis
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A Good Life
Pope Francis
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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.
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.
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!
'This is Christian hope: the certainty of walking towards something
that exists, not something I hope might be there.' In response to
the devastating loss the world faced during the pandemic, Pope
Francis was inspired to write a book to help people find hope and
meaning. God is joyful, he writes. And God's compassion is no less
than the deepest expression of God's joy, and the heart of all
Christian preaching. The liberating revolution of the Gospel is
encapsulated here. We are not supposed to carry burdens heavier
than those we already have, but to bear witness to a new, beautiful
and surprising horizon: to share a joy that has been prepared for
everyone. From the anxieties of the age to the importance of
nature, A Gift of Joy and Hope encourages readers to look outside
themselves to embrace authentic beauty, change attitudes that
exclude others, overcome life's challenges with courage and, trust
that joy and hope are still possible, even in challenging times;
for joy has the last word - always.
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.
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