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The Power of the Cross: Good Friday Sermons from the Papal Preacher
The Power of the Cross: Good Friday Sermons from the Papal Preacher
The Power of the Cross: Good Friday Sermons from the Papal Preacher

The Power of the Cross: Good Friday Sermons from the Papal Preacher

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"The Power of the Cross" is a collection of Good Friday sermons by Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher to the Papal Household. Spanning 40 years and delivered to Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, these homilies offer profound insights into the Passion of Christ, guiding readers towards a meaningful Lent and the New Evangelization. Available in hardcover, 336 pages. See more...

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  • 40 years of insightful and moving homilies
  • By Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, Preacher to the Papal Household
  • Good Friday homilies given to Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis
  • Illuminate the mystery of the Passion 
  • Enter into a more fruitful and meaningful Lent
For over forty years, the Capuchin Father Raniero Cantalamessa, in his role as Preacher to the Papal Household, has delivered a yearly homily in St. Peter's Basilica during the Good Friday liturgy. He has offered his meditations in the presence of the last three popes: Pope John Paul II from 1980 to 2005, Pope Benedict XVI from 2006 to 2012, and Pope Francis from 2013 to 2022.  As in St. John’s Gospel and the early Church, Good Friday marks the hour of the death of Christ and at the same time of his exaltation and his victory over sin and suffering—a day of mourning but even more of rejoicing. The whole Paschal Mystery is commemorated in it. These insightful and moving sermons not only illuminate the mystery of the Lord’s Passion; they are also a precious instrument in view of a New Evangelization in “Spirit and power.” Cardinal Cantalamessa gazes on the cross of Christ in the light of our modern world, and the modern world in the light of Christ's cross.


SKU: 1010938

  • Author: Cardinal Faniero Cantalamessa
  • Format: Harcover
  • 336 Pages

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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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An inspirational read!

"I bought this for myself last year to read during Lent and this year I purchased another copy for my priest. The Good Friday Sermons are truly inspirational."

— JR R. (5/5)

The Power of the Cross

"I have not read book yet/will in time/I know I will enjoy reading it/theme of book interests me/Good Friday sermons/I like all of my Catholic Company books/this one included"

— Matthew W. (5/5)

Good Friday Homilies

"This was a gift for a new deacon. Since I am not reading it, I don't know how I can rate it."

— Lorraine O. (5/5)

This is the expanded collection

"I've the earlier offering in a slim paperback. This one seems more inclusive. I have long found his seasonal preaching at Advent and Lent to be fruitful."

— KAREN A. (5/5)

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