Happiness in This Life: A Passionate Meditation on Earthly

Happiness in This Life: A Passionate Meditation on Earthly Existence

A collection of homilies, speeches, and â€œmessages of the dayâ€ that brings together Pope Francisâ€™s wisdom on finding happiness in the here and now
Â
For Pope Francis, the appreciation of our everyday lives is a spiritual undertaking. Joy is a divine attribute, and creating joy around us an essential part of faith. Every homily and speech in this book delivers, in warm, engaging language accessible to believers and nonbelievers alike, a key lesson, instructing readers on finding love and happiness in a chaotic world.

Along the way, Pope Francis discusses the sanctity of womenâ€™s rights, talks about how the love of sports can bring out our best qualities, and explains why fighting discrimination is the essence of loving thy neighbor. He shares personal stories and anecdotes from his life, provides comforting messages of hope, and discusses the ways flawed families can make you a better person. The core ideas of Francisâ€™s papacyâ€”mercy, support for marginalized people, and diplomacyâ€”shine through.

Praise for Happines in This Life

â€œThough the title of the book mentions happiness, this collection of thoughts addresses something much deeperâ€”joy. Bringing together excerpts from Pope Francisâ€™s sermons, speeches, prayers, and addresses,
these pieces address a range of themes, from mercy and humility to simplicity and family. . . . Readers will be encouraged to clear away the cacophony of modern society and embrace the simplicity of joy. A book as loving and encouraging as the man himself seems to be.â€â€”Booklist

â€œWith this wide-ranging collection of writings, homilies, and addresses, the current pontiff dispels any notion that religious practice is dour and antiquated. . . . It brings together the popeâ€™s most affecting passages to inspire Catholics (and those of other faiths) to lift up those around them.â€â€”Publishers Weekly

â€œReminiscent of the gentle encouragement of the Dalai Lama . . . Family-centered and practicalâ€”especially on difficult matters of familial contentionâ€”these homilies are, on the whole, gentle encouragements to do the right thing. . . . [This] collection offers clear insight into the popeâ€™s doctrinal concerns.â€â€”Kirkus Reviews
Country USA
Brand Random House
Manufacturer Random House
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 0525510974_used
Color Sky/Pale blue
ReleaseDate 2017-12-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780525510970

Country	USA
Brand	Random House
Manufacturer	Random House
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	0525510974_used
Color	Sky/Pale blue
ReleaseDate	2017-12-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780525510970

Happiness in This Life: A Passionate Meditation on Earthly Existence

You might also like...