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The church of mercy : a vision for the church / by Pope Francis.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Chicago : Loyola Press, a Jesuit ministry, [2014]Copyright date: ©2014Description: xiv, 150 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0829441689 (hardcover)
  • 0829441700 (paperback)
  • 9780829441680 (hardcover)
  • 9780829441703 (paperback) :
Uniform titles:
  • Works. Selections. English
Subject(s):
Contents:
The good news of Christ. The embrace of God's mercy -- The light of faith -- The Christian message -- The revolution of freedom -- Being with Christ -- A poor church for the poor. Listen to the cry of the poor -- A house of communion -- A house that welcomes all -- A house of harmony -- Sent to bring the Gospel to all the world -- Listening to the Spirit. Be guided by the Holy Spirit -- Good news, harmony, mission -- Proclamation and testimony. Do not be afraid -- Bringing the Word of God -- Called to proclaim the Gospel -- Conveying hope and joy -- Giving all -- Full-time Christians. Coming out of ourselves -- Walking -- Taking the Cross -- Evangelizing -- Shepherds with the "odor of the sheep." To be a pastor -- Priests who come to serve -- The anointing of the people -- The choice of the last. To the outskirts of existence -- Hospitality and service -- Refugees and those uprooted from life -- A culture of solidarity -- Demolishing the idols. The logic of power and violence -- The cult of the god of money -- The leprosy of careerism -- Undressing the spirit of the world -- The culture of good. Free to choose good -- The hunger for dignity -- The commitment to peace -- For a new solidarity -- Mary, mother of evangelization. Her example -- Her faith -- Her intercession -- Essential chronology of Pope Francis's life.
Summary: Pope Francis has captured the world's attention with his seemingly counterintuitive approach to leadership. In "The Church of Mercy," readers get a first-hand look at Pope Francis's vision of the good news of Christian hope and mercy. Designed for a broad readership, this is a compilation of essays, speeches, and homilies by Pope Francis since his election on being a church that exists among and for the people, solidarity with the poor, and the need to demolish the idols of power and money.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

"A magnificent book, bursting with profound spiritual insights, from a man who has quickly become one of the greatest spiritual teachers of our time." --James Martin, SJ , author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

In the year since he was elected, Pope Francis's simple message of mercy, service, and renewal has spread to every corner of the world. Through his gentle demeanor, selfless actions, and welcoming call for service to others, Pope Francis has captured the attention of a world longing for an authentic message of hope--we want to hear what he has to say.

Collected from Pope Francis's speeches, homilies, and papers presented during the first year of his papacy, The Church of Mercy is the first Vatican-authorized book detailing his vision for the Catholic Church. From how to be citizens of the world to answering God's call for evangelization, Pope Francis's deep wisdom reminds us that the Church must move beyond its own walls and joyfully bring God's mercy wherever suffering, division, or injustice exists.

Named TIME Magazine's 2013 "Person of the Year," Pope Francis is helping the Church continue toward an authentic Christianity that is faithful to the Gospel and resonant with the world's greatest needs. The Church of Mercy encourages each of us to ignite the flame within to help share the light of Christ and revitalize the Church.

"First published in English in 2014 by Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd ... London"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 147-150).

The good news of Christ. The embrace of God's mercy -- The light of faith -- The Christian message -- The revolution of freedom -- Being with Christ -- A poor church for the poor. Listen to the cry of the poor -- A house of communion -- A house that welcomes all -- A house of harmony -- Sent to bring the Gospel to all the world -- Listening to the Spirit. Be guided by the Holy Spirit -- Good news, harmony, mission -- Proclamation and testimony. Do not be afraid -- Bringing the Word of God -- Called to proclaim the Gospel -- Conveying hope and joy -- Giving all -- Full-time Christians. Coming out of ourselves -- Walking -- Taking the Cross -- Evangelizing -- Shepherds with the "odor of the sheep." To be a pastor -- Priests who come to serve -- The anointing of the people -- The choice of the last. To the outskirts of existence -- Hospitality and service -- Refugees and those uprooted from life -- A culture of solidarity -- Demolishing the idols. The logic of power and violence -- The cult of the god of money -- The leprosy of careerism -- Undressing the spirit of the world -- The culture of good. Free to choose good -- The hunger for dignity -- The commitment to peace -- For a new solidarity -- Mary, mother of evangelization. Her example -- Her faith -- Her intercession -- Essential chronology of Pope Francis's life.

Pope Francis has captured the world's attention with his seemingly counterintuitive approach to leadership. In "The Church of Mercy," readers get a first-hand look at Pope Francis's vision of the good news of Christian hope and mercy. Designed for a broad readership, this is a compilation of essays, speeches, and homilies by Pope Francis since his election on being a church that exists among and for the people, solidarity with the poor, and the need to demolish the idols of power and money.

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