Let God's Light Shine Forth: The Spiritual Vision of Pope Benedict XVI - Hardcover

Moynihan, Robert

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9780091800307: Let God's Light Shine Forth: The Spiritual Vision of Pope Benedict XVI

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ISBN 10: 0091800307 ISBN 13: 9780091800307

Publisher: Hutchinson, 2005

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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 writings: on Jesus, Mary and the Sacrements, 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.

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"In Let God's Light Shine Forth, Robert Moynihan has made an intelligent selection from [Pope Benedict XVI's works] . . . the extracts themselves provide a useful window into the characteristic preoccupations of a thinker now uniquely positioned to translate thought into policies that will affect the lives of hundreds of millions." --The Washington Post

"Let God's Light Shine Forth is a lovely book that serves two purposes. It is a fine introduction to the pope's personal and professional life. And the selection of beautifully written (yet relatively short) excerpts from his writings can be fruitfully used for personal meditation and reflection." --St. Louis Review

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This collection will introduce the Pope Benedict XVI to the world with the Pope's own words, spelling out a spiritual vision of hope.

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