The book received a more extendedand criticalassessment in daniel p. He looks at empathy and compassion as a starting point for theological reflection on the topic. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life kindle edition by kasper, cardinal walter. The message of mercy and its importance today boston college. The essence of the gospel and the key to the christian life was written by cardinal walter kasper, president emeritus of the pontifical council for christian unity. Before serving as president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity 20012010, kasper was. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. German cardinal walter kasper has made much out of this in his recent publications, most particularly his work mercy. Walter kasper has 114 books on goodreads with 1173 ratings. It is on the grounds of showing mercy that the admission of the divorced and remarried to holy communion is being advocated, especially by walter cardinal kasper. In one of his first statements after his election, pope francis said of cardinal walter kasper s book mercy that this book has done me so much good. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life, as well as the publication of his address to the consistory of cardinals in february 2014 the gospel of the family. Mercy quotes by walter kasper meet your next favorite book. His keynote address was the highlight for me of the conference held at georgetown university vatican ii.
In mercy, the important new book praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy while holding these devastating facts and questions in hand. Cardinal walter kasper, the popes theologian, reveals the brains behind francis heart religion news service religion news service rome rns pope francis has repeatedly said he expects his papacy to be a brief one, but cardinal walter kasper is working to ensure that the pontiffs legacy endures long after this pope leaves the scene. This engaging work from cardinal walter kasper guides readers with spiritual reflections through the liturgical year. Available for the first time in english, cardinal kasper looks to capture the essence of the gospel message. The troubling case of cardinal kasper onepeterfive. The other reason for this expectation is that cardinal walter kasper had recently published his own book about pope francis, entitled pope francis revolution of. Cardinal walter kasper, the popes theologian, reveals. Jesus the christ 9780809120819 by walter cardinal kasper. Cardinal kasperwhos in the us on a tour promoting his book mercy, in which he explains the kasper proposal for allowing divorced and remarried catholics to receive communionhas been. A rich and insightful overview of the christian belief in jesus, his life, his teaching and the meaning of jesus today. Neither is it only a matter of sentimental sympathy. It includes a blurb from pope francis, who has made mercy a cornerstone of his.
German cardinal walter kasper is pictured before pope franciss celebration of vespers on new years eve in st. In his recent book on mercy, which appeared in german in 2012 and was then translated into italian by queriniana giornale di teologia 361 in. Cardinal walter kasper in this lecture, cardinal kasper speaks on the topic of his newly translated book mercy. Cardinal kasper said that feeling mercy, that this word changes everything. Dave dwyer, csp, interview walter cardinal kasper about his new book, mercy, his work on interfaith issues, and being a part of the papal conclave.
Mercy and the theology of cardinal kasper zenit english. Cardinal kasper defends irelands gay marriage decision. The core of the gospel and the key to christian life by walter kasper published by paulist press, april 2014. Pope francis from one the leading intellects in the church todayone whom pope francis has described as a superb theologiancomes perhaps his most important book yet. In the book, kasper includes an epilogue that expands on the prospects for francis papacy, and the cardinal is more nuanced, even uncertain. He is president emeritus of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity, having served as its president from 2001 to 2010. Neither is divine mercy limited, exhausted or made exclusive. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mercy.
We greet with great interest the theological effort of cardinal walter kasper to restore the theme of gods mercy not only to the centre of the churchs preaching and pastoral approach, but above all to the centre of theological reflection. Cardinal kasper, popes theologian, in the spotlight. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life hardcover april 16, 2014 by cardinal walter kasper author visit amazons cardinal walter kasper page. Kasper shares rich insights on advent, christmas, lent, easter, and ordinary time meant to sustain and enrich each day. Cardinal kaspers speech on divorce, remarriage, and communion. Kasper sees no substantial difference between benedict. Kasperintvfinal5 when cardinal kasper came to my parish he met with our young adult ministry, apostolist, to talk with us about mercy and mercy. Walter kasper born 5 march 1933 is a german roman catholic cardinal and theologian.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of cardinal walter kasper books online. In one of his first statements after his election, pope francis said of cardinal walter kaspers book mercy that this book has done me so much good. Cardinal walter kasper is working to ensure that the. An interview with cardinal walter kasper commonweal magazine. Cardinal walter kasper, the president emeritus of the pontifical council for christian unity, gave a two hour address on feb. Describing cardinal kasper as a superb theologian, the pope said his book on mercy has done me so much good, so much good. Cardinal walter kasper on mercy mary catherine brouder january 17, 2017 matt malone, s. Microdata summary for walter kasper walter cardinal kasper born 5 mar 1933 president emeritus of promoting christian unity. R ecently, theres been an odd conversation in catholic circles about the nature of mercy. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Saint john paul ii and cardinal kasper on mercy and holiness. Describing kasper as a superb theologian, the pope said his book on mercy has done me so much good, so much good. In his latest book, mercy, cardinal walter kasper offers a comprehensive study that reads as a scholarly meditation in service of rescuing mercy from the edges of reflection on the very mystery of god.
A reflection on cardinal kaspers speech on the family. The catholic church of the 21st century will have a charismatic face, declared cardinal walter kasper in the national cathedral. We discussed especially the ecumenical, interfaith, and secular perspectives on the councils impact and. Church, mercy and the signs of the times, cardinal walter. In this important catholic book, praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy while holding these devastating facts and questions in hand. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life. In a twohour address to a consistory on the family last month, cardinal walter kasper discussed marriage and family life. A spiritual companion to the liturgical year 9780809153954 by walter kasper.
A little mercy makes the world less cold and more just. Cardinal kaspers public support for dissent undermines. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life by cardinal walter kasper, which was recently published in english by paulist press. German cardinal, author of book on mercy, to address world. Walter kasper, popes theologian, reveals the brains. Cardinal walter kaspers most recent book translated into english bristles with the claim that mercy has been criminally neglected in recent dogmatic theology, a disappointing, even. Back in may, i offered some general comments on the question of communion for divorced and remarried catholics which looms over the synod on the family scheduled for this autumn in rome, and may represent one of the defining controversies of pope franciss pontificate and then wrote what was intended to be the first of two posts addressing cardinal walter kaspers highprofile case. German cardinal walter kasper walks, after the end of a meeting held at the synod hall, in st. Compassionate, bold, and brilliant, cardinal kasper has written a book. Pope francis has repeatedly said he expects his papacy to be a brief one, but cardinal walter kasper is working to ensure that the pontiffs legacy endures long after this pope leaves the scene.
Francesco miano, one of the married attendees of the recent synod on the family, said it centered on the tension between mercy and truth. Keynote presentation at the spirit of catholic renewal conference, durham university, november 2015. The message of gods mercy is not an unworldly or impractical theory. Before serving as president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity 20012010, kasper was bishop of rottenburgstuttgart 19891999. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life paulist press, 2014.
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