In the book, pope francis reveals his vision of gods mercy in a series of interviews with vatican reporter andrea tornielli. The name of god is mercy was released midjanuary with hopes of helping people better understand the extraordinary jubilee year of mercy that. For the first time, pope francis addresses each woman and each man on earth in a. A book on mercy might be expected to be a warm bath in kindliness, all sweetness and light, but pope francis, in the name of god is mercy, offers a toughminded reflection on an urgently needed public virtue, together with firm, if kindly, pushback against his critics. In his first book published as pope, and in conjunction with the extraordinary jubilee of mercy, pope francis here invites all humanity to an intimate and personal dialogue on the subject closest to his heart mercy which has long been the cornerstone of his faith and is now the central teaching of his papacy. A book on mercy might be expected to be a warm bath in kindliness, all sweetness and light, but pope francis, in the name of god is mercy, offers a. The name of god is mercy is the title of a new book set to be released today 12 january. As tornielli says in a preface, the interview was his ideahe hoped to get a personal. Pope francis was born jorge mario bergoglio on 17 december 1936. The name of god is mercy, pope francis exploration on the universal theme of mercy, is a spiritual inspiration to both.
The name of god is mercy is an extended interview with pope francis, turned into a book, exploring his reflections on and experiences of gods heavenly mercy. This has become more evident with the release of his first book since becoming pope in 20. Five gems from pope franciss book the name of god is. Pope francis is widely popular with catholics and noncatholics alike. On march, 2015, he announced his holy year of mercy, which will begin on december 8, 2015, and end on november 20, 2016.
He looks at empathy and compassion as a starting point for theological reflection on the topic. The name of god is mercy by pope francis, translated by oonagh stransky random house, 176 pp. Has the name of god is mercy by pope francis been sitting on your reading list. Andrea torniellis book is the result of an interview he had with pope francis on the topic of mercy.
On april 11, 2015, pope francis issued misericordiae vultus, the formal bull instituting the current year of mercy. The name of god is mercy by pope francis reading guide. New york times bestseller in his first book published as pope, and in conjunction with the extraordinary jubilee of mercy, pope francis here invites all. This week on betterworldians radio, were speaking with vatican journalist, andrea tornielli, about his conversations with the pope that were turned into the book, the name of god is mercy. John paul ii before himwho called for a recourse to mercy in this difficult, critical phase of the history of the church and of the world dives in misericordia, 15pope francis has looked out onto todays world situation and called for a revolution in tenderness. The name of god is mercy reminds me of john paul iis 1994 book, crossing the threshold of hope. I am by no means lacking merits as long as he is rich in mercy. The name of god is mercy pope francisoonagh stransky. The name of god is mercy, pope francis, 2016 old books. New york times bestseller in his first book published as pope, and in conjunction with the extraordinary jubilee of mercy, pope francis here invites all humanity to an intimate and personal dialogue on the subject closest to his heartmercywhich has long been the cornerstone of his faith and is now the central teaching of his papacy in this conversation with vatican reporter. The name of god is mercy by pope francis pan macmillan.
Sharing memories of his childhood and stories from his life as a priest and bishop, pope francis explains why he called this holy year of mercy. In a conversation with vatican expert andrea tornielli, pope francis discloses the core of his papacy and, in his own words, conveys the great message of the holy year of mercy. Mercy is key to the life of faith, pope francis says. The name of god is mercy national catholic reporter. Pope francis proclaimed the holy year of mercy to begin on december 8, 2015 and end on november 20, 2016. What makes his book most moving is the way in which this man. Drawing on his own experience as a priest and shepherd, pope francis discusses mercy, a subject of central importance in his religious teaching and testimony, and in addition sums up. Even in the midst of so many problems, even serious ones, let us not lose our hope in the infinite mercy of. The name of god is mercy by pope francis, 9781509824939, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Download the name of god is mercy audiobook by pope. The name of god is mercy catholic education resource center. He became the archbishop of buenos aires in 1998 and a cardinal in 2011.
Pope francis reveals his vision of gods mercy in a series of interviews with italian vaticanista, andrea tornielli, in the name of god is mercy. Pope francis new book provides an insight into the theology and life experiences underpinning his unorthodox approach to the papacy. Clear and profound, the name of god is mercy resonates with this desire to reach all those who are looking for meaning in life, a road to peace and. The name of god is mercy by pope francis overdrive. This book, written in interview format, was published on november 24, 2015 and the unabridged audio cd on january 12, 2016. If there is one word that has characterized the pontificate of pope francis, it is the word mercy. For the book about theology challenge 2018 reading challenge, i chose the name of god is mercy. In new book, pope francis calls mercy gods identity card.
New york times bestseller in his first book published as pope, and in conjunction with the extraordinary jubilee of mercy, pope francis here invites all humanity to an intimate and personal dialogue on the subject closest to his heartmercywhich has long been the cornerstone of his faith and is now the central teaching of his papacy. There is a lot in this little book with which one can pray and reflect, including the popes insight that serves as the title of the book. Misericordiae vultus, reproduced as an appendix, makes up the final third of this slim book. The name of god is mercy ebook written by pope francis.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the name of god is mercy. Drawing on his own experience as a priest and shepherd, pope francis discusses mercy, a subject of central importance in his religious teaching and testimony, and in addition sums up other ideas. This is a summary of pope francis new york times bestseller the name of god is mercy. Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope. New york times bestseller in his first book publishe. On divine mercy sunday pope francis said mercy is essential in living the christian life, because it not only allows us to understand ourselves and god. Pope francis praise for the name of god is mercy francis speaks succinctlyand with refreshing forthrightness. I will explain later why not five stars, but first the positive elements. The name of god is mercy 2016 outlines pope franciss view of god and the bible, and the reasons that the most important attribute of god is mercy. In this major new book, pope francis presents the heart of his approach to living as a christian. In the name of god is mercy, pope francis talks about mercy, a subject of central importance in his teaching and testimony.
But while john paul ii relied on gospel passages, theological scholars and past papal pronouncements, francis enjoys sharing personal stories of gods grace and mercy in the lives of parishioners from his native argentina, people he has known. Pope francis praise for the name of god is mercy francis speaks succinctly. The church fathers teach us that a shattered heart is the most pleasing gift to god. On march, 20, he became the bishop of rome and the 266th pope of the catholic church.
There is also a letter at the end if you want a more in depth look at mercy. Its the result of an interview between the pontiff and veteran italian vatican. The name of god is mercy is a short book containing an interview with pope francis about mercy, compassion and forgiveness. The name of god is mercy is pope francis first book since his election to the papacy in march 20. The main theme of the book is mercy and franciss reasons for proclaiming a holy year of mercy.
In his first book published as pope, translated by oonagh stransky and in conjunction with the extraordinary jubilee of mercy, pope francis here invites all humanity to an intimate and personal dialogue on the subject closest to his. Its conversational and not overly polished, with a few striking. Pope francis on the parable of the merciful father. The catholic church is currently celebrating a holy year of mercy, a time designated by the pope to focus the church more closely on what he considers to be gods most important attribute and the core of the gospel message 7. Glowing download the name of god is mercy ebook pdf free. The name of god is mercy by pope francis goodreads. Pope francis message of mercy is touching people around the world. In it, he elaborates on the reasons he called for this jubilee year of mercy that we are now celebrating. Jorge mario bergoglio was born in buenos aires on december 17, 1936. The pope francis minute at times your may feel disappointed, discouraged, abandoned by all, but god does not forget his children, he never abandons them. It is the sign that we are conscious of our sins, of the evil we have done, of our wretchedness, and of our need for forgiveness and mercy.
The name of god is mercy, pope francis exploration on the universal theme of mercy, is a spiritual inspiration to both followers of christianity and nonchristians around the world. God loves each of us, wants us to come to him, accepts us in our frailty and forgives our sins. The first jesuit and the first south american to be elected bishop of rome, pope francis has traveled around the world spreading gods message of mercy to the largest crowds in papal history. Pope francis spoke to pilgrims about how the mercy of god is for everyone, and how through the church, we are all called to embrace and include everyone in the body of christ.
Pope francis appears to have given the catholic church a more forgiving face. That said, the church of mercy, on its own merits, deserves four stars. New york times bestseller in his first book published as pope, and in conjunction with the extraordinary jubilee of mercy, pope francis here. In mercy, the important new book praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy while holding these devastating facts and questions in hand. Following the publication of his first book on mercy in form of conversations with vatican reporter andrea tornielliin which he invites all humanity to the gospel of mercy, pope francis went further in series of general audiences during the extraordinary jubilee of mercy to delved a little deeper into the great mystery of gods mercy revealing why the need for. Published to coincide with the beginning of the year of mercy, pope francis latest book reveals the vision that underpins his distinctive style and message. If the mercies of the lord are manifold, i too will abound in merits 61. Pope francis says in a new booklength interview the church needs to follow jesus example more closely and seek to enter the darkness in which many of todays.
Pope francis conversation on mercy this is a book in which the pope opens his heart, taking us by the arm to enter into the great mercy of god, explained vatican secretary of state. The rest is an extended interview with the italian journalist andrea tornielli. Pope francis the name of god is mercy rakuten kobo. Tornielli will tell listeners what it was like to sit down with the pope and how the book gives readers a. I thoroughly enjoyed reading franciss first book as pope, a lengthy interview with vatican reporter andrea tornielli. The name of god is mercy by pope francis, hardcover. Pope francis the name of god is mercy is a short book containing an interview with pope francis about mercy, compassion and forgiveness. Reprinted with permission of libreria editrice vaticana. Even those who dont know much about pope francis could likely tell you that he is passionate about revealing gods mercy to all people. The book came out earlier this year, and ive just finished reading it. The name of god is mercy is an interview between pope francis and a vatican reporter. Pope francis says that recognizing oneself as a sinner is a gift in that sin is where i encounter the mercy of jesus. Pick up the key ideas in the book with this quick summary. The name of god is mercy, pope francis exploration on the universal theme of mercy, is a spiritual inspiration to both followers of christianity and nonchristians around the world in a conversation with vatican expert andrea tornielli, pope francis discloses the core of his papacy and, in his own words, conveys the great message of the holy year of mercy.
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