Let God's Light Shine Forth: The Spiritual Vision of Pope Benedict XVI by Robert Moynihan

Title: Let God's Light Shine Forth: The Spiritual Vision of Pope Benedict XVI by Robert Moynihan

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Description:

Published at the beginning of Pope Benedict XVI's papacy in 2005, Let God's Light Shine Forth, introduced the world to his spiritual vision of hope.

The election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as successor to Pope John Paul II aroused tremendous interest not only among Catholics but throughout the world. Formerly the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith and known for his stand against liberation theology and social activism on issues such as homosexuality, in his first days as Pope demonstrated a pastoral and very human face to the world. His deep faith, his theological learning and his intellectual gifts are without peer, and provided the foundation for his Papacy until his abdication in 2013,

This book, from the editor of Inside the Vatican, explores Benedict's beliefs and policies through his own writings. Robert Moynihan sets the scene for his momentous election and then surveys his on Jesus, Mary and the Sacraments, on the wider issues of faith and spirituality, and on the world today. In conclusion he reveals Benedict XVI's views expressed since his election and shows how these relate to his spiritual vision for the Church and the world.

Format:

160 pages, Hardcover

Published:

June 9, 2005 by Hutchinson

ISBN:

9780091800307 (ISBN10: 0091800307)

ASIN:

0091800307

Language:

English