The Gospel of Luke: A Spiritual and Pastoral Reading - by Pope Francis (Paperback)

About the Book

"Edited and adapted from the original Italian publication: Luca: Il Vangelo del Padre misericordioso à 2019 by Libreria Editrice Vaticana, Cittáa del Vaticano and Edizioni San Paolo s.r.l., Cinisello Balsamo (Milano)."

Book Synopsis

*Advance Praise & Reviews*
"Pope Francis proclaims the message of Jesus, as it has been transmitted to us through the Gospel of Luke. Jesus reaches out to those in need, and even in sin. The words and actions of Pope Francis continue that message. The Jesus of Luke's Gospel is not only gentle but forgiving. Pope Francis's reflections rightly keep asking: 'Am I on the slippery path from sin to corruption from which there is no return?' He challenges us with the gospel message of responsible loving. It does not come cheaply." --Francis J. Moloney, SDB, Catholic Theological College, Melbourne, Australia

Drawn from homilies, writings, and speeches since Francis became pope and arranged in order of the chapters of Luke, the words of Pope Francis invite us into the world of Jesus, forming readings that shine light on our own lives. Like the earlier volumes, The Gospel of Matthew and The Gospel of Mark, this collection invites the reader into the world of Jesus, through the Pope's pastoral reflections, to discover the hidden treasures of this Gospel. Ideal for individual reading or group study, the homilist or the pastoral minister, these pages allow the reader to be guided by Francis, a master of prayerful silence, so that we may be open to conversion through living more closely with Jesus, the Word made flesh.

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US$24.00

RELIGION / Biblical Meditations / New Testament
RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic
RELIGION / Spirituality

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, is the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, having been elected Bishop of Rome and absolute Sovereign of Vatican City. Throughout his life, both as an individual and as a religious leader, Pope Francis has been noted for his humility, his concern for the poor, and his commitment to dialogue as a way to build bridges between people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and faiths.

Cover design: Ponie Sheehan

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*Advance Praise & Reviews*

"It is no surprise to find Pope Francis a truly authentic interpreter of Luke's Gospel. From the first moments of his pontificate the Pope has always made first for the poor, the marginalized, the burdened--exactly the direction in which Jesus points us in this Gospel. Every page in this collection displays Francis's outstanding ability to find a fresh image, coin a new metaphor to bring the ancient message alive for today." -- Brendan Byrne, SJ, author, The Hospitality of God: A Reading of Luke's Gospel

"Pope Francis proclaims the message of Jesus, as it has been transmitted to us through the Gospel of Luke. Jesus reaches out to those in need, and even in sin. The words and actions of Pope Francis continue that message. The Jesus of Luke's Gospel is not only gentle but forgiving. Pope Francis's reflections rightly keep asking: 'Am I on the slippery path from sin to corruption from which there is no return?' He challenges us with the gospel message of responsible loving. It does not come cheaply." -- Francis J. Moloney, SDB, Catholic Theological College, Melbourne, Australia

"While reading Luke's Gospel it would be helpful also to have this book at one's side for it will challenge and help one to feel the real pulse of Luke's words and live their demands in one's life. -- Peter B. Lobo, OP, Dominican

About the Author

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, is the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, having been elected Bishop of Rome and absolute Sovereign of Vatican City. Throughout his life, both as an individual and as a religious leader, Pope Francis has been noted for his humility, his concern for the poor, and his commitment to dialogue as a way to build bridges between people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and faiths.