Recently, I decided to read a series of books by Pope Benedict XVI that just seemed like they should all go together. I started with Jesus of Nazareth, followed by The Apostles, and now his book on The Fathers. Together they paint an amazing picture of the springing forth of Christianity in history. Jesus is [...]
Here are some reflections from Pope Benedict XVI on the room we (don’t) make for God in our lives. It’s sad that we didn’t have room for Jesus in the world 2000 years ago. We told Jesus and his parents “there is no room in the inn for you” as Mary and Joseph were searching [...]
The actual full title of this book is “The Origins of the Church, The Apostles and Their Co-Workers.” It was actually a fairly light read compared to most Benedict XVI books that I’ve read. Very profound, but not as academic. Which was nice for the average fella’ like me. It gives you all the good [...]
In true Benedict XVI fashion, this book presents a remarkably clear, yet profound picture of the historical Jesus. At a time when the subject of history is treated more like relativistic opinion than objective truth, Pope Benedict XVI is a voice of reason and clarity amongst the confusion. He doesn’t shout. He’s speaks softly and [...]
I am not going to tell anyone the best way for them to pray. But what seems evident is that, when it comes to how to pray, we are not capable of getting it entirely right on our own. Some say it is as simple as just talking to God. And it can be. And certainly God [...]
“Deus Caritas Est.” God is Love. Recently, I waited in anticipation for the release of Pope Benedict’s first encyclical (a formal letter from the pope to the entire Church). There is a lot of emphasis put on a pope’s first encyclical because it is his first chance to formally write out his feelings and it [...]
