Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger "All Sacred images are, without exception, in a certain sense images of the Resurrection, history in the light of the Resurrection, and for that very reason they are images of hope, giving us the assurance of the world to come, of the final coming of Christ." -Joseph Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI)

In The Beginning:  A Catholic Understanding of the Story of Creation and the Fall Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger These five superb homilies by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, one of today ' s most significant Catholic theologians, provide a clear and biblically based explanation of the Genesis creation narratives. While the stories of the creation of the world and of the fall of human-kind have …

Introduction to Christianity by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger In this remarkable elucidation of the Apostles' Creed, Cardinal Ratzinger, a highly regarded theologian, gives an excellent, modern interpretation of the foundations of Christianity. This profound treatment of Christianity's basic truths combines a spiritual outlook with a deep knowledge of Scripture and the history of theology. A solid …

This is a valuable introduction to the Catechism by the general editor of the Catechism (Schonborn) and the head of the Bishops Commission for the implementation of the Catechism (Ratzinger). Providing helpful insights on how to read and study the Catechism, this book includes a prehistory of the Catechism, an overview of its structure and contents, the major themes and methods in it, a special …

An excellent introduction to the thought and the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI. As soon as he was elected to the Papacy, Benedict XVI immediately challenged the relativism of our times that rejects God, that sees noting as definitive, and that, according to the Pope, sets as the ultimate yardstick the individual's own ego and desires alone. The Pope offers instead an opposing standard: …

"This book is . . . my personal search for 'the face of the Lord." - Pope Benedict XVI.     This is Pope Benedict XVI's first book since his pontificate began. Who is Jesus? According to the wildly popular book and film, The Da Vinci Code, Jesus was merely a human figure whose original message was distorted by his followers. Not so, argues Pope Benedict XVI in this …

Now in Paperback, with a new Index! In this bold, momentous work, Joseph Ratzinger—in his first book written since he became Pope—seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from recent “popular” depictions and to restore Jesus’ true identity as discovered in the Gospels. Through his brilliance as a theologian and his personal conviction as a believer, the Pope shares a …

Available September 15, 2008 This easy-to-use companion study guide helps the readers who approach Joseph Ratinger/Pope Benedict’s Jesus of Nazareth without the benefit of extensive theological or biblical training. The goal is not to replace Benedict’s book but to make it more accessible, more fruitful for the average reader—whether lay, religious, priest or deacon Designed …

This illustrated edition of the bold, momentous book containing essays on thelife of Jesus is beautifully adorned with reproductions of classic works by averitable pantheon of classic painters - from Tiepolo to Chagall.

Based on Pope Benedict XVI's weekly teaching on the relationship between Christ and the Church, this book tells the drama of Jesus' first disciples — his Apostles and their associates — and how they spread Jesus' message throughout the ancient world. Far from distorting the truth about Jesus of Nazareth, insists Pope Benedict, the early disciples remained faithful to it, even at the cost of …

By Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI This collection of texts by Benedict XVI, composed both before and after his election to the pontificate, is a testimony to his close relationship with John Paul II, born of over a quarter of a century of close collaboration by two of the most important religious figures of the new millennium. Benedict explores John Paul II’s life: his vocation and how …

This is a major work on the theology of Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, by a highly regarded German theologian, priest and writer. Since his election to the Papacy, Ratzinger's theology, and in particular his ecclesiology (theology of the Church), has been in the limelight of theological and ecumenical discussions. This important work studies in detail Ratzinger's ecclesiology in the …

Pope Benedict XVI Let us walk with Pope Benedict XVI through 40 days of Lent, turning away from the distractions of daily life to rediscover the significance of the birth and death of Jesus Christ, and the meaning of Jesus for CHristians everywhere.  Memorable themes include: the mystery of Mary; the sign of Jonah; prayer as the center of the life of Jesus; Easter, Pentecost, and the …

JOHN PAUL II Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) Photos by Giancarlo Giuliani This is a glorious volume from the new Pope Benedict XVI, who pays tribute to his predecessor, mentor and close friend, Pope John Paul II. As Cardinal Ratzinger he was the closest Vatican prelate to John Paul II, working together with him for almost 25 years in the Vatican. When John Paul died, the world saw …

This new book explores the spiritual vision of Pope Benedict XVI. Though he was a familiar Church leader for many years before becoming pope, there has been little awareness of the spiritual side of Benedict XVI. Now for the first time readers are given a brilliant overview of the Pope’s most inspirational teachings in Let God’s Light Shine Forth . Editor Robert Moynihan offers an …

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Embrace Mary, the mother of God and all Christians! Pope Benedict XVI shares his thoughts on Mary as the mother of God and pillar of the Church in this two-volume in one book. Enjoy selections from the Pope's writings, speeches, and sermons on occasions celebrating Mary. Let the Holy Father's explanation of the special Catholic understanding of Mary's mystery enrich your faith journey. Use the …

Mary:  The Church at the Source Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVl) Hans Urs Von Balthasar Two great theologians endeavor to recover the centrality of Marian doctrine and devotion for the contemporary Church, offering a spiritually rich approach to mariology that brings into new relief the Marian contours of ecclesial faith. Ratzinger and Balthasar show that Mary is both the embodiment …

Illustrated by Donata Dal Molin Casagrande This lovely illustrated book for children (of all ages!) is a sequel to Joseph and Chico , the international best-seller that told the story of the life of Pope Benedict XVI from his youth through his election as the Pope. With the same award-winning author and illustrator, this lavishly illustrated book is aimed at children but in a way that even …