A gift of joy and hope / Pope Francis ; translated from the Italian by Oonagh Stansky.
Material type: TextLanguage: English Original language: Italian Publisher: New York, NY : Worthy Publishing, 2022Copyright date: ©2022Edition: First Worthy editionDescription: x, 198 pages : 24 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 154600369X
- 9781546003694
- 9781546003700
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In this encouraging book, Pope Francis explores the meaning of true joy and offers an inspiring message: even in dark times, the light of hope can shine bright.
The past few years have been extremely challenging, but even in dark times, the light of joy can shine bright.True joy, says Pope Francis, is not a fleeting sentiment or a short-term solution to suffering; it springs from a solid hope that nothing and no one can take away.
A Gift of Joy and Hope is an invitation to embrace authentic beauty and a reminder to be open to encountering God, even in the midst of challenges. In this inspiring collection, Pope Francis encourages readers to change attitudes that exclude others; to reveal the deep dissatisfaction we all hide; and to overcome life's challenges with courage and faith. He also challenges readers to hope without pessimism or doubt, to hope even in the midst of anxiety, to recognize the beauty all around us, and to let God show us how to deal with your doubts and fears.
This book aims to encourage readers to look outside themselves and believe that hope is still possible and that joy always has the last word.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-198).
My wish -- Change and rebirth -- The dream of beauty -- Why God is joyful -- Freedom from sadness -- Joy has the final word -- Ask the right questions and you will find the answers -- Be hope -- The gift of a smile -- My prayers -- Appendix : a smile in the storm.
In this encouraging book, Pope Francis explores the meaning of true joy and offers an inspiring message: even in dark times, the light of hope can shine bright.
In English. Translated from the Italian.