Pope's Controversial New Interview
-- Media is inflamed with Pope Benedict XVI's
divisive words.
Across the United States and
around the world,
headlines in newspapers, blogs, and on television
gave unprecedented coverage of
this new book:
"The Pope announces a revolution in the Church's teaching on condoms."
"The Vatican signals a turning point on contraception."
"Pope Benedict approves the use of condoms to stop
the spread of AIDS."
Joseph Ratzinger, the man who became Pope Benedict XVI,
served closely beside Pope John Paul II.
He was the head of the
Congregation on the Doctrine of the Faith.
He has written and spoken extensively
about the decline of Christianity
across Europe,
the threat of liberalism and relativism,
and the need for all people
to turn back
to the simple truths of Christianity.
Did Pope Benedict really change
the teachings of the Catholic Church?
Never has a Pope, in a book-length interview,
dealt so directly with such wide-ranging and
controversial issues as Pope Benedict XVI does
in "Light of the World."
Taken from a week-long series of interviews
with veteran journalist Peter Seewald,
this open and engaging conversation tackles head-on
some of the greatest issues facing the world in our time.
This in-depth book is much more than
simple newspaper headlines,
or sensational news sound bites.
Topics discussed include:
- Drug trafficking
- Human trafficking
- Global Warming
- Islam
- Women priests
- Celibacy of priests
- The abuse scandal
- Relativism & Liberalism
- Homosexuality
- Contraception
- Religion & Science
- The Eucharist & Christ's Love
- World Youth Day
- How the Pope prays
- The purpose of suffering
- and much more
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Considered too boring for main stream media broadcasts,
the most intriguing part of this interview
is the revelation of the deep anguish felt by the Pope
concerning the Church scandals.
The most stirring comments reveal
the Holy Father's humility and incredible thoughtfulness.
The most memorable parts are when the 83-year old Pope
shares his innermost thoughts, including:
true disappointment at being elected Pope,
how he spends his leisure time,
how life has changed now that he is Pope,
how he prays,
and his delight during World Youth Day events.
An important book for our time,
this conversation is enlightening for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
It is helpful in clarifying the position of the Holy Catholic Church
on major issues, and focuses all Christians
on our mission and goals for the future.
So, what exactly did Pope Benedict XVI say
about condoms?
Read it for yourself - it's on page 119.
But the other 218 pages are even better.
Light of the World: The Pope, The Church, and the Signs of the Times
A Conversation with Peter Seewald
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219 pages
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Table of Contents :
Forward by George Weigel
Preface
Part I - SIGNS OF THE TIMES
- Popes Do Not Fall from the Sky
- The Abuse Scandal
- Causes of the Crisis and a New Opportunity
- The Global Catastrophe
- Dictatorship of Relativism
- Time for Conversion
Part II - THE PONTIFICATE
- Habemus Papam
- In the Shoes of the Fisherman
- Ecumenism and the Dialogue with Islam
- Proclaiming the Gospel
- The Journeys of a Shepherd
- The Williamson Affair
Part III - WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
- Church, Faith, and Society
- Overdue Reforms?
- How is the Church Renewed?
- Mary and the Message of Fatima
- The Return of Jesus Christ
- On the Last Things
APPENDIX
- Serious Sins against Defenseless Children. From the Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Ireland, dated March 19, 2010
- Faith and Violence, From the "Regensburg Address", dated September 12, 2006
- AIDS and the Humanization of Sexuality. From the Interview during the Flight to Cameroon on March 17, 2009.
- Benedict XVI: Curriculum Vitae and a Brief Chronicle of the Pontificate
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You may also be interested in this related book:
Benedict XVI - Way of the Cross
$19.95
Softcover
144 pages
A perfect addition to your Lenten devotions, or as a more meaningful way to celebrate Holy Week. Each station begins with a verse from Scripture about Christ's Passion. Next, Pope Benedict gives a short meditation on the Station, followed by a short prayer. The Our Father is prayed and then the verses of the Stabat Mater can be recited or sung. Perfect for individual or group prayer. The book is filled with beautiful full color illustrations to aid your reflection.
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