Popes

 

Crossing the Threshold of Hope

Crossing the Threshold of Hope Author: Paul II, Pope John Messori, Vittorio Messori, Vittorio McPhee, Martha McPhee, Jenny ISBN: 0-679-44058-5 LCCN: 94078675 Dewey: 282 20 Number:

Category: Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works
User Rating: 4.5 Stars
Pages: 256

Hardcover Alfred A. Knopf

Book Description Fifteen years into his Papacy, and on the eve of the third millennium, Pope John Paul II goes to the heart of his personal beliefs and speaks with passion about the existence of God; about pain, suffering, and evil; about "salvation"; and about the relationship of Catholicism to other branches of the Christian faith. With the humility and generosity of spirit for which he is well known, John Paul speaks forthrightly to all people. (Religion--Roman Catholic) Language Notes Text: English (translation) Original Language: Italian

Holy Father: Pope Benedict XVI: Pontiff for a New Era

Holy Father: Pope Benedict XVI: Pontiff for a New Era Author: Tobin, Greg ISBN: 1-4027-3172-8 LCCN: 2005013554 Dewey: 282/.092 B 22 Number:

Category: Biography: general
User Rating: 3.0 Stars
Pages: 192

Hardcover Sterling

From the Publisher The devastating loss of Pope John Paul II touched Catholics and non-Catholics throughout the world. Now the Catholic Church stands at a crossroads. While the world's faithful mourn the loss of the extraordinary John Paul II, all eyes now turn to the new bishop of Rome, Pope Benedict XVI. German-born Joseph Ratzinger must now lead the Church into a new era. Who is this new Holy Father, and what lies ahead for the Catholic Church and its people? In this special commemorative edition, award-winning author Greg Tobin examines the future of the Church under the new Supreme Pontiff. This captivating biography explores: The headline-making conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI His childhood, family, and seminary education His religious career, from ordination as priest through elevation to cardinal The spiritual and political issues facing the Catholic Church today-and how Pope Benedict XVI is likely to respond This fascinating keepsake celebrates the remarkable life of John Paul II and offers a first look at the much-anticipated new leader of the Catholic Church. About the Author GREG TOBIN is the former editor of The Catholic Advocate and has served as a papal commentator for CBS News, FOX News Channel, and PBS. In addition, he is a scholar at the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology of Seton Hall University, where he serves as senior adviser for communications. Mr. Tobin's previous books include Selecting the Pope: Uncovering the Mysteries of Papal Elections; two novels about the papacy, Conclave and Council; The Wisdom of St. Patrick, a meditation text based on the writings of the patron saint of Ireland; and Saints & Sinners, an anthology of writings by American Catholics since World War II. From The Critics Library Journal This timely work offers a brief glimpse into the life and teachings of Joseph Ratzinger. Tobin (Selecting the Pope: Uncovering the Mysteries of Papal Elections) details the major events of April 2005, beginning with the death of John Paul II, the Conclave, and the first official comments of the 262d successor to St. Peter. Part 1 is a broad history of the papacy from Jesus' words "tu es Petrus" to the recent pontificate of Karol Wojtyla. Part 2 looks at Ratzinger's life as a youth, priest, scholar, bishop, and head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Also included are a chapter that articulates the current state of affairs in the Catholic world and speculates on how Benedict XVI will respond to them; a helpful chronology; and single-sentence biographies of all 263 popes. Tobin is a skillful writer who makes ecclesiastical protocol easily understood to the general reader. Recommended for public libraries seeking general biographical information on Benedict XVI.-John-Leonard Berg, Univ. of Wisconsin Lib., Platteville Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.