&#8220;This book is . . . my personal search &#8216;for the face of the Lord.&#8217;&#8221; &#8211;Benedict XVI In this bold, momentous work, the Pope&#8211;&#8211;in his first book written as Benedict XVI&#8211;&#8211;seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent &#8220;popular&#8221; depictions and to restore Jesus&#8217; 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. FromJesus of Nazareth: &#8220;. . . 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&#8211;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.&#8221; From the Hardcover edition.

Jesus of Nazareth

Benedict XVI, Pope

Religion & Spirituality

Image Books **

The Unity of the Church brings together a captivating collection of articles — previously published in Communio — by Pope Benedict XVI. The essays deal with various issues facing the church in the world today, including what divides and unites denominations, the growing crisis facing peace and justice, technological security, and the necessity of ecumenism in the growth of the church. / “Pope Benedict XVI rarely writes on any churchly matter that does not manifest its implications for man and culture, and vice versa,” notes David Schindler in the introduction. This collection is a brilliant expression of that tendency toward interconnectivity. / Dwelling in Love is part of the Ressourcement: Retrieval and Renewal in Catholic Thought series, edited by David L. Schindler.

Joseph Ratzinger in Communio, Volume 1: The Unity of the Church (Resourcement: Retrieval and Renewal in Catholic Thought)

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

Timely theological insights on culture and humanity from the pen of the Pontiff In this second volume of Joseph Ratzinger in Communio, Pope Benedict XVI speaks to various issues relating to humanity today -- conscience, technological security, the origin of human life, the meaning of Sunday, Christian hope, and more. As editor David L. Schindler notes, "Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) rarely writes on any churchly matter that does not manifest its implications for man and culture, and vice versa. Indeed, this indissoluble linking is one of the main distinguishing features of his theology." This is the second of three volumes; the first deals with themes relating to the Church, and the third volume is to focus on theological renewal.

Joseph Ratzinger in Communio, Vol. 2: Anthropology and Culture (Ressourcement: Retrieval and Renewal in Catholic Thought)

At his Wednesday audiences during 2007 and 2008 Pope Benedict XVI gave a series of short talks on the Fathers of the Church. He devoted himself not only to such famous and influential Fathers as Augustine and John Chrysostom but also to figures not venerated as saints; one subject, Tertullian, even died outside the Catholic communion. This volume contains thirty-six of these inspirational teachings. In these catecheses the Pope is not delivering academic lectures or preaching sermons. Rather, he is instructing Christian believers who want to have their faith confirmed and strengthened. Pope Benedict firmly believes that the Fathers of the Church still speak powerfully today, and his accessible presentations will make many readers eager to look further into the writings of these great early Christians.

The Fathers of the Church: From Clement of Rome to Augustine of Hippo

According to Pope Benedict XVI, "the liturgical year is a great voyage of faith on which the Church sets us out." The feast days in the Church's liturgical calendar follow the major events of Jesus' life as recounted in the Gospels. This cycle gives a rhythm to the life of the Church and helps Christians better understand the divine mystery. Especially in our secularized society, liturgical practices guide and deepen our path, centering our focus on Christ and teaching us how to live. Beginning with Advent and concluding with the feast of Christ the King, Pope Benedict's Holy Days presents excerpts from selected homilies that he has given over the course of the liturgical year in Rome. The book is organized by season and feast days, with brief introductions. This short devotional volume will be a welcome resource for priests and parishioners seeking to focus their minds in preparation for worship.

Holy Days: Meditations on the Feasts, Fasts, and Other Solemnities of the Church

Christian Books & Bibles

Catholicism

Eerdmans

Pope Benedict XVI s visit to the United States was met with great enthusiasm, hope, and joy, and is sure to inspire Catholics for years to come. Now, in commemoration of this significant event, this book gathers together in one volume the complete set of Pope Benedict XVI s addresses, speeches, and homilies from April 15-20, 2008, given in Washington, DC, and New York. Beginning with his arrival at Andrews Air Force Base and concluding with his departure from John F. Kennedy Airport, this book offers the inspiring words and message of hope, as well as a historic record, of the 2008 papal visit to the United States.Among the texts included are: The Interview of the Holy Father during the Flight to the USA  The White House Visit with President George W. Bush on the South Lawn U.S. Bishops at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Homily at Nationals Park Catholic Educators at The Catholic University of America The Jewish Community and Interreligious Leaders at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center The General Assembly of the United Nations Park East Synagogue Ecumenical Prayer Service at St. Joseph s Church Homily at St. Patrick s Cathedral Visit with Disabled Youth Youth Rally at St. Joseph s Seminary, Dunwoodie Prayer at Ground Zero Homily at Yankee Stadium Departure from John F. Kennedy AirportThis valuable reference contains the exact words of Pope Benedict XVI and offers the opportunity to read and reflect upon the message of hope he proclaimed in this historic second transcontinental apostolic journey of his pontificate. More than that, it is a keepsake that will be cherished by those fortunate enough to have seen him in person or in the media.

Christ Our Hope: The Papal Addresses of the Apostolic Journey to the United States

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Paulist Press

A series of twenty-one reflections of Pope Benedict XVI on one of the most influential persons in the history of Christianity, Saint Paul.

Meeting Saint Paul With the Pope: Wednesday Audiences During the Pauline Jubilee Year

Paulist Pr

Addresses given by Pope Benedict XVI on his visit to the Holy Land from May 8-15, 2009.

Pope Benedict XVI in the Holy Land (Studies in Judaism and Christianity)

History

World

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 is editor of the collection.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Born in 1927 in Germany as Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI became head of the Roman Catholic Church in April 2005. A prolific author, theologian, and professor, Ratzinger served as an expert at the Second Vatican Council; led the German Archdiocese of Munich and Freising; and, in 1981, was called to Rome by Pope John Paul II to head the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, where he served until his papal election.

A Reason Open to God: On Universities, Education, and Culture

Education & Teaching

Higher & Continuing Education

The Catholic University of America Press

Genesis, the rst 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 respon- sibility 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 rst, 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 cre- ation 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. Further- more, he argues convincingly that as our love of God should cause us to protect the environment, so should our heightened sense of appre- ciation 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, equita- ble distribution of food and water, and an end to hunger. This book is a valuable resource for all those who seek to under- stand more fully the relationships among the environment, Catholic social teaching, and theology. Whether speaking to a vast crowd, meet- ing with a small group of scientists, or writing letters to world leaders, Benedict has shown a clear path towards a theologically cogent con- cern for the planet on which we live.

The Garden of God: Toward a Human Ecology

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