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New Outpourings of the Spirit 1 review
Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI)
Ignatius Press, 2007
Excellent Insight into Charismatic Dimension of the Church
Cardinal Ratzinger (of course, now Pope Benedict XVI) gives us an insightful view of the charismatic dimension of the Church. What I found most striking was his faith in the ongoing activity of the Holy Spirit and in how the Holy Spirit constantly surprises us and has surprises up his sleeve, so to ...
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Salt of the Earth: The Church at the End of the Millennium: An Interview With Peter Seewald28 reviews
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
Ignatius Press, 1997
Excellent insight into the thought and world of Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict XVI)
+ Sugar for the Soul
+ An intelligent and loving man
+ Ratzinger's Reply to the Contemporary Mind
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The Apostles 20 reviews
Pope Benedict XVI
Our Sunday Visitor, 2007
Enjoyable and Revealing Perspective on the Apostles
+ Top Marks
+ The Apostles
Although I am a Protestant, I found the Pope's book enlightening and interesting. The first two chapters are rich in wisdom, pointing out our blessing of the Lord's very presence as we minister, and the living tradition which the Apostles and subsequent ministers have passed on to us. Throughout ...
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In the Beginning...: A Catholic Understanding of the Story of Creation and the Fall (Resourcement) 13 reviews
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1995
An Timely, Important Set of Reflections
+ Genesis And Creation According To The Pope
+ Science and Gensis
+ Delightful Exegesis
+ Wonderful teaching on Catholic understanding of Gen 1-2
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The Rise of Benedict XVI: The Inside Story of How the Pope Was Elected and Where He Will Take the Catholic ...14 reviews
John L. Allen Jr.
Doubleday, 2005
Excellent Content, but poor editing
+ Election, 2005
Allen did a lot of researching and veryfying for this book; he provides a lot of information not previously known, such as which other Cardinals were serious contenders, and other tidbits of the Conclave.
The editing is poor, however, in that Allen repeats the same details numerous times, and ...
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God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life13 reviews
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Stephan Otto Horn, ...
Ignatius Press, 2003
One in a million
+ An Excellent Set of Reflections on the Eucharist
+ bought for reading group
+ A Gem
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On Conscience (Bioethics & Culture)5 reviews
Pope Benedict XVI
Ignatius Press, 2007
Spectacular Reflections on Conscience!
+ Benedict in Clear English
+ Two Brief, Insightful, and Timely Speeches on the Role of the Conscience
+ Illuminating
+ Essential Reading for All People Trying to Act Rightly
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God and the World: A Conversation With Peter Seewald10 reviews
Pope Benedict XVI, Peter Seewald
Ignatius Press, 2002
"The belief of Christendom from beginning to end"
+ Excellent, Insightful, Approachable, Interesting!
+ A Conversation with the Next Pope
+ Thus Spoke Pope Benedict XVI
+ A Fine Introduction to the Theology of Pope Benedict XVI
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The Essential Pope Benedict XVI: His Central Writings and Speeches1 review
John F. Thornton, Susan B. Varenne
HarperOne, 2007
A Superb General Introduction to the Thought of Benedict XVI!!
When I received notice of this book's forthcoming publication, I had my doubts about its quality. I stand corrected in any initial hesitations the anticipation of this volume lent me. I am very pleased with the work done by Thornton and Varenne (two rather `unknowns' in the world of Ratzinger ...
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Introduction To Christianity (Communio Books)27 reviews
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI, ...
Ignatius Press, 2004
To be read and re-read
+ Neat
+ Beyond the unassuming introduction
+ A Rare Gem
+ Cardinal Ratzinger, Benedict XVI
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Milestones: Memoirs 1927-197718 reviews
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
Ignatius Press, 1998
Still want to know more about him
+ Milestones, a review of the first half of the life of the current pope
+ Was Ratzinger a Nazi?
+ Pleasant reading limited by years covered
+ Wish it were a lot longer (actual memoir consists of only 113 pages, plus 36 pages of B&W photos).
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God Is Love (Deus Caritas Est) (Benedict XVI)11 reviews
Pope Benedict XVI
USCCB Publisher, 2006
"The command of love of neighbor is inscribed by the Creator in man's very nature...
+ Readable, brilliant, soulful
+ Animated Inexhaustible Love
+ Love! What is it and how can you fill your life with it? Read on!
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Pope Benedict XVI: A Personal Portrait5 reviews
H. J. Fischer
The Crossroad Publishing Company, 2005
A biography of Benedict XVI filled with personal insight that many other "instant" biographies lack
+ An Interesting perspective; Unique Commentary
+ A first-hand account of the new Pope's astonishing life and ministry
When Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany was elected to succeed the late Pope John Paul II, among the least surprised Vatican insiders was H.J. Fischer, a journalist who has enjoyed a personal and professional relationship with the new pope for nearly three decades. Unlike so many of the "instant" ...
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Jesus, the Apostles and the Early Church6 reviews
Pope Benedict XVI
Ignatius Press, 2007
Insightful and heartfelt
+ Inspirational
+ Meditations on Christ's First Disciples
+ Meditative Talks
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Pilgrim Fellowship Of Faith: The Church As Communion3 reviews
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI
Ignatius Press, 2005
Deepest Understanding of Catholicism
+ Tying together Church, Spirit, Christ, and Sacraments
+ An Introduction to the man who became Pope
I am still reading this book; I have several of our new Pope's books because I wanted to get to know his thinking about the Catholic Church better. I am deeply touched and thrilled spiritually with his writings.
Pilgrim Fellowship of Faith: The Church As Communion should definitely be read and ...
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Jesus of Nazareth153 reviews
Pope Benedict XVI
Doubleday, 2007
Scholarly, philosophic, passionate look at the real Jesus
+ A learned discourse.
+ Jesus of Nazareth
+ Outstanding brightness
+ Pope's Analysis Is the Right Balance
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Ratzinger Report: An Exclusive Interview on the State of the Church17 reviews
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Vittorio Messori
Ignatius Press, 1985
Candid and Cool
+ Better Late Than Never
+ Insightful and interesting, but not the best in the Ratzinger interview series.
+ Right on target; a great diagnosis of the problems
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Study Guide for the Apostles by Pope Benedict XVI
Amy Welborn
Our Sunday Visitor, 2007
"The Apostles (9781592764051)" presents the basis of the Catholic Church founded by Jesus Christ on the Apostles. Here the Holy Father presents the foundation for our belief from Biblical and historical records so that Catholics and other Christians can have a better understanding of why the Church exists and its connection to Jesus. A master catechist, the Holy Father's inspirational ...
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Called to Communion: Understanding the Church Today13 reviews
Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
Ignatius Press, 1996
You too are called to communion
+ Absolutely Amazing
+ A good introduction to communion ecclesiology
+ I can see why he is a Sheperd
+ Pleasantly surprised
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Christianity and the Crisis of Cultures6 reviews
Pope Benedict XVI
Ignatius Press, 2006
Succinct
+ Quite important in these days of relativism
+ Adressing the current situations with a keen and clear understanding
+ An essential read for understanding the crisis that we are in
+ An essential read
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