Posted on 01/10/2016 6:28:21 PM PST by marshmallow
Pope Francis calls in a new book for Roman Catholic leaders to be compassionate shepherds to a "wounded humanity", not lofty scholars quick to condemn and exclude people who don't obey Church teachings.
The book, "The Name of God is Mercy," breaks no new ground but is a compelling restatement of the themes of Francis' papacy told in simple, breezy language in a freewheeling conversation with veteran Italian journalist Andrea Tornielli.
The question-and-answer book, to be released on Tuesday, coincides with the Jubilee Year of Mercy, during which the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics are called on to seek forgiveness and forgive.
In his first book aimed at a general readership, Francis appears to chastise conservatives in the Church, saying they are undermining mercy in the name of doctrine.
"The Church does not exist to condemn people but to bring about an encounter with the visceral love of God's mercy," he said, adding that "humanity is wounded, deeply wounded".
In the 150-page book, Francis also repeats his often-quoted "Who am I to judge?" statement about homosexuals, saying that "people should not be defined only by their sexual identities."
The question-and-answer book, to be released on Tuesday, coincides with the Jubilee Year of Mercy, during which the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics are called on to seek forgiveness and forgive.
In his first book aimed at a general readership, Francis appears to chastise conservatives in the Church, saying they are undermining mercy in the name of doctrine.
"The Church does not exist to condemn people but to bring about an encounter with the visceral love of God's mercy," he said, adding that "humanity is wounded, deeply wounded".
Francis criticizes those in the Church "who are only used to having things fit into their pre-conceived notions and ritual purity instead of letting......
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The Pope is a jerk. Sorry to say it; one should be respectful of the Holy Father. But he is just plain stupid.
There is that word again.
I do not think it means what he thinks he means.
If this keeps up the question “Is the Pope a Catholic” can be answered; “No he is not a Catholic , he is a Protestant. -tom
I have asked this question in the past, but nobody answered. Maybe you will. Why do Catholics use the term Holy and Father together to address a human being who was selected to occupy a position of power of office created by human beings?
To me, there is one and only Holy Father. I want to understand where you are coming from.
PF MAY be the FP
It’s a title of respect, for the office rather than the person. Of course there is only one God the Father.
Jesus said to Simon, whom he renamed Peter: “Thou are Peter, and upon this rock will I build my Church, and the Gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.”
Similarly, the Nicene Creed speaks of “One, Holy, Catholic (i.e. universal), and Apostolic Church.” The Church is Holy because it is the Bride of Christ and is also watched over by the Father and the Holy Ghost.
Only God is, in se and per se, Holy. From that, the word "Holy" can properly be applied to many people, places and things simply because they are in service to God: holy Bible, Holy Matrimony, Holy Communion, holy Temple, Holy priesthood, Holy Cross, Holy Week, etc. Hence the application to the pope, who is the Bishop of Rome: Holy Father.
Why "father"? Because as St. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 4:15, "Indeed, in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel." A man in service to Christ and the Gospel cal be called his peoples' spiritual father.
And not just the pope, of course. Priests and monks are called Father, and in the NT this usage of "father" for the spiritual leadership is shown in many examples:
http://freerepublic.com/focus/religion/3094792/posts?page=8#8
There's a pretty good discussion there.
Does this help?
Many are "surprised by the reality" of a pope who continuously assails the planet with a barrage of monotonous liberal dreck.
sorry but most protestants I know don’t buy the crap the pope is peddling.
[Compassion] == [Suicide Wish]
You really think he wrote it? Your dumber then I imagined. How sad for you.
Thank you for taking the time to explain (and with civility). Later, I will go check out the other thread. Thanks and have a blessed day! :-)
Thanks for your reply.
Since the 1500s Protestants have had so many interpretations of Christianity , I would guess without looking it up there are HUNDREDS of Protestant denominations.
Some Protestants may agree with the POPE, or the POPE could start a another Protestant denomination. -tom
It makes me want to say, "Hmm, that's interesting. Now please explain to me how you see it."
Mrs. D
Theological discussions should be conducted with love and concern for one another as you have demonstrated. After all, we are all different members of one body and worship the same (and the one and true) God and His Son Who saved us.
As for the way I see it, I am still learning. :-)
You remind me of the good ole days here at FR, FRiend. Thank you.
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