'The clock is ticking, and all life is in danger, yet we still have time. . . . So let us take the first steps and go out to encounter the other - those who are different from us. Let us put our hands, minds, and hearts into working together. Let us be the change we want to see in the world.' Pope Francis
In his most challenging and outward-facing book yet, Pope Francis reflects on ten vital issues the world is facing today. I Am Asking in the Name of God is an unflinching and inspiring work that celebrates the tenth anniversary of Francis' papal election and encompasses his hopes and dreams for the Church and for all humanity. The book is being released in over a dozen other languages throughout the world.
Among other prayers, Pope Francis is asking in the name of God
* for the media to reject fake news and renounce hateful language * for a stop to the madness of war * for the welcome of migrants and refugees * for the eradication of the culture of abuse from within the Church
I Am Asking in the Name of God is the Pope's manifesto for the world: a heartfelt call for all people to to embrace and encourage the good, while rejecting and renouncing the dark forces of hatred, greed, deceit and delusion that threaten to engulf us. These words of wisdom from Pope Francis are both practical and realistic, as well as hopeful. They provide a clear vision of the peaceful, just and sustainable world - and as such, should matter to anyone who wants to work for a better world.
The perfect book for all admirers of the Pope and the progressive changes he's introducing within the Catholic Church, I Am Asking in the Name of God will also appeal to anyone who desires a better world and wants to work together for positive change.
Recenzijas
After ten years as Pope, Francis has made his clearest statement yet of precisely how we need to change as a civilisation. Very much an act of the 'teaching Church', this bold and practically relevant document does not hesitate to turn a prophetic eye on the Church herself. The vision is an uncompromising espousal of comprehensive nonviolence. In a world which seems every day rougher and more caustic, such a call will seem hopelessly idealistic, even dangerously foolish. And yet, Francis is surely correct to identify so many aspects of our current predicament and to spell out that 'the choice today is either nonviolence or nonexistence.' -- Fr Damian Howard SJ, Provincial of the Jesuits in Britain Pope Francis addresses ten major issues of our age, connecting them and placing them in prayer. He presents facts and reasoning, outlining the dreadful injustices being done to people, the damage being done to our common home and the failure to have a global vision for repair and prosperity. As always, he has well-reasoned suggestions and he ends with resolute hope. Pope Francis is a prophet for our times. -- Rt Revd John Arnold, Bishop of Salford
Papildus informācija
The beloved Pope Francis offers his prayers for the ten most pressing issues the world is facing today, inspiring action to radically unite humanity in hope for a just and peaceful future.
1. In the name of God, I ask that the culture of abuse be eradicated
from the Church 3
2. In the name of God, I ask that we protect our Common Home 13
3. In the name of God, I ask for the media to fight fake news and avoid hate
speech 23
4. In the name of God, I ask for Politics that works for the common good 33
5. In the name of God, I ask that we stop the madness of war 45
6. In the name of God, I ask that the doors be opened to immigrants and
refugees 55
7. In the name of God, I ask that greater participation of women in society
be promoted and
encouraged 65
8. In the name of God, I ask that the growth of poor countries be allowed and
encouraged 77
9. In the name of God, I ask for universal access to health services 89
10. In the name of God, I ask that the name of God not be used to incite wars
101
Epilogue "Pilgrims of Hope" 113
Postscript of the Editor 119
Notes 123
Pope Francis is the first Latin American to be elected to the chair of St Peter. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was ordained as a priest in 1969. He served as head of the Society of Jesus in Argentina from 1973 to 1979. In 1998 he became the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, and in 2001 a cardinal. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in February 2013, Bergoglio was elected as his successor. He chose the papal name Francis in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi.
