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John paul ii before himwho called for a recourse to mercy in this difficult, critical phase of the history of the church and of the world. Its one of the shortcomings of the name of god is mercy that, read on its own, it might lead one to this view, though a wider look at pope franciss writings quickly dispels this impression. He became the archbishop of buenos aires in 1998 and a cardinal in 2011. Pope francis last week released his first book as pope, the name of god is mercy 2016. New york times bestseller in his first book published as pope, and in conjunction with the extraordinary jubilee of mercy, pope francis here invites all humanity to an intimate and personal dialogue on the subject closest to his heart mercy which has long been the cornerstone of his faith and is now the central teaching of his papacy. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
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Clear and profound, the name of god is mercy resonates with this desire to reach all those who are looking for meaning in life, a road to peace and reconciliation, and the healing of physical and spiritual wounds. A book on mercy might be expected to be a warm bath in kindliness, all sweetness and light, but pope francis, in the name of god is mercy, offers a toughminded reflection on an urgently needed public virtue, together with firm, if kindly, pushback against his critics. There is a lot in this little book with which one can pray and reflect, including the popes insight that serves as the title of the book. The name of god is mercy kindle edition by pope francis. Jan 12, 2016 clear and profound, the name of god is mercy resonates with this desire to reach all those who are looking for meaning in life, a road to peace and reconciliation, and the healing of physical and spiritual wounds. Pope francis says that recognizing oneself as a sinner is a gift in that sin is where i encounter the mercy of jesus. With this in mind, it is difficult for many people to speak of an allpowerful and simultaneously just and merciful god. What makes his book most moving is the way in which this man. Mar 23, 2017 buy the name of god is mercy main market by francis, pope, stransky, oonagh isbn. Pope francis appears to have given the catholic church a more forgiving face. Pope francis proclaimed 2016 \ the extraordinary jubilee year of mercy \. From how to be citizens of the world to answering gods call for evangelization, pope franciss deep wisdom reminds us that the. The name of god is mercy 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 nonchristians around the world.
The name of god is mercy, was not actually written by the pope but consists of a series of interviews with him translated into english by oonagh stransky. Its the result of an interview between the pontiff and veteran italian vatican writer. The name of god is mercy is pope francis first book since his election to the papacy in march 20. Pope francis orders vatican archives to reveal gods name ending centuries of secrecy february 24, 2017 by r. But while john paul ii relied on gospel passages, theological scholars and past papal pronouncements, francis enjoys sharing personal stories of gods grace and mercy in the lives of parishioners from his native argentina, people he has known and who have recognized themselves as sinners.
But in the name of god is mercy, tornielli turns from the worlds fixation on francis and his famed displeasure with the ravages of capitalism, and. Named time magazines 20 person of the year, pope francis is helping the church continue toward. Vatican city speaking before a delegation of jewish leaders at the vatican on thursday, pope francis revealed he has instructed the vatican secret archives to unseal a set of ancient scrolls that have been kept hidden. The name of god is mercy by pope francis overdrive rakuten. The name of god is mercy reminds me of john paul ii s 1994 book, crossing the threshold of hope.