I also thought it would be interesting to read a Catholic perspective on various issues straight from the Bishop of Rome himself.Though I am not Catholic, Pope Benedict intrigues me because of his background, reputation, and public statements. Publisher: N.A. I find his more quiet but thoughtful demeanor perhaps much more approachable than his "rock star" predecessor who I also greatly respected. Many times I found myself coming across such succinct yet informative answers, that I wanted to buy the book for many friends who had questioned me on those same things.This was a great book. This honest conversation speaks of the need for and the basis for seeking the truth -- of an enriching the faith by seeking understanding, but most of all, of the basis for the Christian hope.This review is going to be quick and simple: read this book!This review is going to be quick and simple: read this book!This is a fascinating book for anyone interested in the thinking of the current Pope. Friends with saints, begging and thankfulness, joyful, 1% scandals, obscure God’s love, dismiss truth, opinion of majority, new intolerance in name of tolerance, simplicity is truth and truth is simple, 25% support to aids victims, holy hour, 500yr cycles, a hunger of spirit, not what they say but why they say it, 21 councils, man tragic actor of own plays, lecture add story to change pace, silence is wisdom’s first reply, know cross is to know self, faith/reason, world losing standards and valuFriends with saints, begging and thankfulness, joyful, 1% scandals, obscure God’s love, dismiss truth, opinion of majority, new intolerance in name of tolerance, simplicity is truth and truth is simple, 25% support to aids victims, holy hour, 500yr cycles, a hunger of spirit, not what they say but why they say it, 21 councils, man tragic actor of own plays, lecture add story to change pace, silence is wisdom’s first reply, know cross is to know self, faith/reason, world losing standards and values, radical atheism, oppose diminished morals decisively, age of relativism ending, live faith authentically. The translation from the German was a little awkward in places and a basic knowledge of Catholic vocabulary helps, but overall a great insight into the personality and faith of Benedict, a man I highly respect. I came back from my last trip to Powell's Bookstore with a couple Joseph Ratzinger books that I am looking forward to reading.This is one of the books I've read so far. This would be a great book for those who have misguided notions about Pope Benedict or who would just like to know more about the Pope and the Church.I knew little about our current Pope, so was curious to read.

Pope Benedict's willingness to openly discuss any topic is unprecedented. [Intro] Am C F Am Gadd4 G [Verse 1] C F C Du machst die Augen auf und hast das Licht der Welt erblickt, C Dm G Du lebst auf diesem Stern, von nun an gibt es kein zurück. The interview with Pope Benedict XVI is very relevant to current events as well as packed with timeless truth. ! See Even more theology from a great German interviewer and interviewee. We never have it, at best is has us. However, compared to "Salt of the Earth" or "The Ratzinger Report," this book didn't give my highlighter quite as much of a work-out. This allows him to make clear statements about, for example, the futility of trying to solve the AIDS problem by throwing millions of dollars of prophylactics at it. Das Original ist in E-Dur aber wegen des Tonartwechsels in der 3.

Both Peter Seewald and Pope Benedict are impressive. Tischdeko Kommunion Geschenke Zur Kommunion Erstkommunion Firmung Tischkarten Konfirmation Gastgeschenke Konfirmation Konfirmation Karten Tischdeko Konfirmation … Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of His view from the summit of the hierarchy of the Roman Church he describes as unique, receiving as he does the experience of the Church from all over the globe. He's such a hard ass about preserving old school ideas / principles (then again that's sort of his job) but he's always compassionate towards individuals, just a hard ass re:ideas.

I was surprised how accessible it was. Du bist das Licht der Welt :*. See It took me a while to finish this book, but it was well worth the time. 15 likes.

How often do Popes ever resign their office? This is an excellent view of one of the most astute theologians of the 20th century.