These captivating essays by Pope Benedict XVI deal with various issues facing the Church in the world today, including what unites and divides denominations, liturgy and sacred music, peace and justice in crisis, and interreligious dialogue and Jewish-Christian relations.As David Schindler notes in his introduction, "Cardinal Ratzinger -- Pope Benedict XVI -- rarely writes on any churchly matter that does not manifest its implications for man and culture, and vice versa. Indeed, this indissoluble linking is one of the main distinguishing features of his theology." This volume on the Church is to be followed by two others from Pope Benedict on, respectively, the themes of anthropology and theological renewal.

Addresses given by Pope Benedict XVI on his visit to the Holy Land from May 8-15, 2009.Includes an interview with the Holy Father; welcoming ceremony, visit to Regina Pacis center; visit to the ancient basilica of the memorial of Moses; blessing of the cornerstone; meeting with Muslim religious leaders; celebration of vespers; homily at Amman international stadium; blessing of the foundation stone; courtesy visit to two chief rabbis, and farewell ceremony.†

A must-read to understand Pope Benedict XVI's view of the relationship between Christianity and the world. Secular thought has failed to answer the great questions of human existence. Pope Benedict XVI invites us to rediscover the Christ-centered basis for hope.

These captivating essays by Pope Benedict XVI deal with various issues facing the Church in the world today, including what unites and divides denominations, liturgy and sacred music, peace and justice in crisis, and interreligious dialogue and Jewish-Christian relations.As David Schindler notes in his introduction, "Cardinal Ratzinger -- Pope Benedict XVI -- rarely writes on any churchly matter that does not manifest its implications for man and culture, and vice versa. Indeed, this indissoluble linking is one of the main distinguishing features of his theology." This volume on the Church is to be followed by two others from Pope Benedict on, respectively, the themes of anthropology and theological renewal.

Addresses given by Pope Benedict XVI on his visit to the Holy Land from May 8-15, 2009.Includes an interview with the Holy Father; welcoming ceremony, visit to Regina Pacis center; visit to the ancient basilica of the memorial of Moses; blessing of the cornerstone; meeting with Muslim religious leaders; celebration of vespers; homily at Amman international stadium; blessing of the foundation stone; courtesy visit to two chief rabbis, and farewell ceremony.†

A must-read to understand Pope Benedict XVI's view of the relationship between Christianity and the world. Secular thought has failed to answer the great questions of human existence. Pope Benedict XVI invites us to rediscover the Christ-centered basis for hope.