The name of god is mercy by pope francis, translated by oonagh stransky random house, 176 pp. There are no situations we cannot get out of, we are not condemned to sink into quicksand. It involves an interview by a seasoned reporter with pope francis. Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope. 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.
The name of god is mercy, pope francis exploration of the universal theme of mercy is a spiritual inspiration to both followers of christianity and nonchristians around the world. This book, written in interview format, was published on november 24, 2015 and the unabridged audio cd on january 12, 2016. It is very unique in the way that the interviewer poses questions to pope francis. Pope francis praise for the name of god is mercy francis speaks succinctlyand with refreshing forthrightness. I am always struck when i reread the parable of the merciful father. 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 answers show how he has been misquoted or misunderstood many times before. Pope francis the name of god is mercy good news book. The name of god is mercy was released midjanuary with hopes of helping people better understand the extraordinary jubilee year of mercy that began december. The name of god is mercy 2016 emphasises forgiveness and acceptance of sinners. The name of god is mercy was released midjanuary with hopes of helping people better understand the extraordinary jubilee year of mercy that began december 8th 2015 and will conclude november 20th 2016.
The name of god is mercy 2016 outlines pope francis s view of god and the bible, and the reasons that the most important attribute of god is mercy. Pope franciss chatty tone, his repeated references to episodes in his own life and his clear, downtoearth language, so rarely found in papal pronouncements, make the name of god is mercy a pleasure to read. Pope francis the name of god is mercy is a short book containing an interview with pope francis about mercy, compassion and forgiveness. Because he is god, because he is mercy, and because mercy is the first attribute of god. 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 heart mercy which has long been the cornerstone of his faith and is now the central teaching of his papacy in this conversation with vatican reporter. Top 10 mercy quotes of pope francis the divine mercy. It will help any reader understand better why pope francis has emphasized the mercy of god and called an extraordinary jubilee year of mercy. Pope francis name of god is mercy by pope francis the. Its conversational and not overly polished, with a few striking. It is being published in more than eighty countries around the world. The name of god is mercy is a short book containing an interview with pope francis about mercy, compassion and forgiveness.
Comedian, cardinal, inmate present pope francis book on mercy. The name of god is mercy by pope francis goodreads. This has become more evident with the release of his first book since becoming pope in 20. These were questions i felt anyone would also ask him. 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. Andrea torniellis book is the result of an interview he had with pope francis on the topic of mercy. The name of god is mercy ebook written by pope francis.
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. The name of god is mercy by pope francis, hardcover. 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. Random penguin house pope francis last week released his first book as pope, the name of god is mercy 2016. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the name of god is mercy. The name of god is mercy by pope francis, 9781509846511, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A little mercy makes the world less cold and more just. 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 reconciliation, and the healing of. The name of god is mercy by pope francis overdrive. This book is a collection of conversations on gods mercy between vatican reporter andrea tornielli and pope francis. Pope franciss message of mercy ignatian spirituality.
In the church of mercy by pope francis, readers get a firsthand look at the pope s vision of the good news of christian hope and mercy. The name of god is mercy by pope francis book summary. 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 new book, pope francis calls mercy gods identity card. The name of god is mercy is pope francis first book since his election to the papacy in march 20. Amoris laetitia latin for the joy of love is the postsynodal apostolic exhortation by pope francis. The holy fathers new book titled the name of god is mercy is set to be released in 86 countries starting from 12th of january. 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.
What makes his book most moving is the way in which this man. The name of god is mercy audiobook by pope francis. 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. Published to coincide with pope francis s year of mercy and the vaticans canonization of mother teresa, this new book of unpublished material by a humble yet remarkable woman of faith whose influence is felt as deeply today as it was when she was alive, offers mother teresas profound yet accessible wisdom on how we can show mercy and. The pope is a man who needs the mercy of god, the pope francis says in his book the name of god is mercy. If you read his book it will clarify all the misconceptions you may have.
Buy the name of god is mercy book online at low prices in. The guardian francis offers the most vivid glimpse yet of this thinking on the struggles facing the church in the 21st century. The name of god is mercy by pope francis, 9781509824939, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Providing books and gifts for faith exploration and spiritual growth. Today we are happy to share this excerpt from the book. The name of god is mercy latest book by pope francis. Rahma, or mercy, is a very important concept in islam as it is very closely related to one of the 99 names of god, arrahman. Angelus on march 17, 20 in the past few days i have been reading a book by a cardinal. Several extracts were made available by the publisher, piemme, ahead of its official release. Mercy is at the heart of all stories about god and jesus, and god sent jesus to earth to aid as a human. The name of god is mercy is an interview between pope francis and a vatican reporter. Vatican radio the name of god is mercy is the title of a new book set to be released in 86 countries on tuesday 12 jan, in which pope francis reveals his vision of gods mercy in a series of interviews with vatican reporter andrea tornielli. The church fathers teach us that a shattered heart is the most pleasing gift to god. Key idea 1 of 8 gods most important attribute is mercy.
The name of god is mercy by pope francis book summary written by savas ates in nonfiction in 20, when the argentinian jorge mario bergoglio was chosen as the 266th pope of the roman catholic church, a lot of people reasoned about what type of pope he would be. There is also a letter at the end if you want a more in depth look at mercy. 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 forgiveness. The name of god is mercy, was not actually written by the pope but consists of a series of interviews with him translated into english by oonagh stransky, complete with such abrasively challenging. Cardinal kasper said that feeling mercy, that this word changes everything. The name of god is mercy pope francis book cover davao. Pope francis proclaimed the holy year of mercy to begin on december 8, 2015 and end on november 20, 2016. The name of god is mercy pope francisoonagh stransky. Pope francis reveals his vision of gods mercy in a series of interviews with vatican reporter andrea tornielli. Several extracts were made available by the publisher,piemme, ahead of its official release. 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. Even those who dont know much about pope francis could likely tell you that he is passionate about revealing gods mercy to all people. 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 heart mercy which has long been the cornerstone of his faith and is now the central teaching of his papacy.
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