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Message of Hope - The Words of Pope Benedict XVI in the United States
Message of Hope The Words of Pope Benedict XVI in the United States Author:John R. Waiss, Ed. The Pope came to us with a message of hope, offering us an optimistic vision of the Church. He spoke of a new springtime of Christianity in America, foretelling a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit mirroring that of the first Pentecost. He drew on all the positive elements of American culture, such as our love for freedom, our respect for ... more »civil rights and for diversity of religious expression, and our generosity in aiding those impacted by natural catastrophes.
From the Introduction Message of Hope gathers together the impressive words Pope Benedict XVI imparted during his U.S. pastoral visit in April, 2008. To help readers absorb and understand his profound message of hope the book includes questions for study, discussion, and personal reflection. It also includes four pages of color photos and an annotated index of themes.« less