The joy of the Gospel = Evangelii gaudium : apostolic exhortation

by Catholic Church.,

Other authorsPope Francis
Paper Book, 2013

Status

Available

Call number

BX2347.4.C45 2013

Publication

Washington, DC : Vatican City : United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ; Libreria Editrice Vaticana, 2013.

Description

Christian Nonfiction. Religion & Spirituality. Nonfiction. HTML: The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ.  ??The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus? In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church??s journey in years to come.? ?? Pope Francis  This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for ??the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,? the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, ??to recognize the traces of God??s Spirit in events great and small.?   Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of… (more)

LCC

BX2347.4.C45 2013

Original publication date

2013-11-23

Physical description

152 p.; 23 inches

ISBN

9781601374585

Barcode

31342000112242

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