Catholic Matters: Confusion, Controversy, and the Splendor of Truth
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| Rating | : | 4.49 (533 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0465049362 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Looking beyond these troubles to the splendor of truth” that constitutes the Church, he proposes a forward-thinking way of being Catholic in America. Drawing on his personal encounters with the late John Paul II and Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, Neuhaus describes their hope for a springtime of world evangelization, Christian unity, and Catholic renewal. In Catholic Matters, Father Neuhaus addresses the many controversies that have marked recent decades of American Catholicism. Catholic Matters reveals a vibrant Church, strengthened and unified by hardship and on the cusp of a great revival in spiritual vitality and an even greater contribution to our common life.
Neuhaus also discusses the church's authority, emphasizing that it is never invoked to require people to believe what is false. Neuhaus devotees and others interested in the issues he raises will find here a thoughtful exposition of Catholicism's present moment. (Mar.)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. He expands on this by exploring the role of conscience, drawing a distinction between doing what one wants and discerning and acting upon the truth. A former Lutheran pastor who became Catholic in 1990 and a priest in 1991, Neuhaus has emerged as a leading voice among those considered to be f
The Catholic Church in the Age of Incoherence Thomas M. Loarie Being an avid reader of "First Things" for a number of years, Richard John Neuhaus' death (January 7, 2009) was the catalyst for me to read "Catholic Matters." Neuhaus was an astute observer of the philosophical and theological "first things" in the public square, in Christian faith communities, and in his beloved Catholic Church. He caused people to think deeply about faith in today's complex world. "Catholic Matters" provides the serious Catholic with the "Splendor of Truth." Neuhaus shares his ow. "Jumps around" according to Ben Fischer. Part memoir of his early life and conversion to Catholicism, part story of the tumultuous years after Vatican II, part recollection of Pope John Paul II's death and Pope Benedict XVI's election, this book would be better if it were any one of those. As it is, each chapter seems to jump around, covering a lot of ground, but each subject is only briefly touched upon.Fr. Neuhaus is an excellent writer and speaker and there are portions of the book that really shine, like his Rome Diary, but over all, t. Catholic Matters A. Schult I got this book out of the library and liked it very much. Fr. Neuhas writes well and truthfully.