by: Pope Francis
Image, 96 pages, Paperback
Printed: November 19, 2013
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI during his pontificate took the Church through a time of deep emphasis of the three Theological Virtues: Faith, Hope, and Love. His first Encyclical was Deus Caritas Est: God is Love, his second was Spe Salvi: Saved in Hope, and for me personally I was deeply looking forward to his next Encyclical on Faith. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in preparation for it, dedicated a special time for the Church to reflect on the gift of Faith. October 11, 2012 to November 24, 2013 was named the Year of Faith.
With the resignation of my dear Papa Benedict XVI and the election of Pope Francis I think many expected a different "theme" if you will with his pontificate. Rather Pope Francis issued his first Encyclical Lumen Fidei: the Light of Faith. When I first began reading it had Pope Benedict written all over it, with the style of writing and the urging that our relationship with Christ is a gift, and something to be treasured. It is something that our world is starving for and we have the responsibility to share that light of Christ that faith gives us. Having it is not enough, we need to foster and protect the flame, giving light to others that they might discover who they truly are.
In his forward Dr. Scott Hahn gives a little background to the encyclical and both Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, while answering some questions that might come up as you are reading. But most importantly reassures all those people who were worried, the Papacy is not about a man and his agendas, rather a continuation of teachings. Pope Francis, is continuing the same teachings, they just might be presented a little differently.
Enjoy. I know I did.
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