| Description |
xx, 297 pages ; 22 cm |
| Note |
"Originally published as Mente abierta, corazon creyente. Editorial Claretiana, Buenos Aires, Argentina". |
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"A Herder & Herder Book" t.p. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-297). |
| Summary |
Reflections on the scriptures and pastoral experiences of Pope Francis. |
| Contents |
I. Encountering Jesus -- Jesus in Dialogue -- Living in Constant Encounter -- Believing in Joy -- Joy and Perseverance -- The Faith That Frees Us -- Called Despite Our Fears -- Nurtured by the Church -- Cross and Mission -- The Courage of the Cross -- The Challenge of Sin -- The Hopelessness of Sin -- Testing and Temptation -- Humility and Hope -- United by the Grace of Memory -- II. Manifestations of Light -- The Light of Jesus -- Staying Alert -- The Hardening of Hearts -- God's Plan Unveiled -- Passing On the Faith -- The Son Reveals the Father -- The Vision of the Wedding Feast -- Faith beyond Space and Time -- III. The Letters to the Seven Churches -- Reading the Apocalypse -- Ephesus-Recapturing the First Love -- Smyrna-Overcoming Fatigue and Bitterness -- Pergamum-Holding On to the Truth -- Thyatira-Loyalty to Our Inheritance -- Sardis-Restoring Self-Respect -- Philadelphia-Love among Sisters and Brothers -- Laodicea-True Friendship -- IV. Human Prayer -- Drawing Close to All Flesh -- Abraham: Learning to Let Go -- Prayer as Obedience to Mission -- David: The Art of Surrender -- Moses and the People: Intercession vs. Murmuring -- God Revealed in Weakness and Limitation -- Job: Praying from Our Sores -- Homeward Bound -- Simeon: Led by the Spirit -- The Mystery of Talking with God -- Judith: Speaking Freely with God -- Entering into the Humanity of Jesus -- Freely Embracing Death -- The Totality of Surrender -- The Failure of Jesus -- Jesus Christ the Priest -- Holding Back Nothing. |
| Subject |
Jesus Christ -- Conversations.
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Francis, Pope, 1936-
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Catholic Church.
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Theology.
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Spirituality.
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| ISBN |
0824519973 |
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9780824519971 |
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