| Description |
xiv, 150 pages ; 24 cm |
| Note |
"First published in English in 2014 by Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd ... London"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [147]-150) |
| 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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Catholic Church -- Sermons.
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Catholic Church -- Doctrines.
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Spiritual life -- Catholic Church.
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Francis, Pope, 1936-
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| Added Title |
Works. Selections. English.
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| ISBN |
9780829441680 (hardcover) |
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0829441689 (hardcover) |
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9780829441703 (paperback) : $16.95 |
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0829441700 (paperback) |
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