The Chirch has been trough many moments of seismic change, sometimes (but not always) championed by a visionary pope.The last great upheaval took place half a century ago, when the Vatican abandoned the Latin mass and radically reconceived the function of the liturgy. Now Pope Francis has inspired some and infuriated others with his promise of change. The first Jesuit pope and the first from the Americas, he has tackled social inequality, sexuality, and the environment, but can he really bring about change? And, equally important, should he?
Peppa and George are going on holiday! With puzzles, activities and stickers too, this book is packed with holiday fun!
Here are the lives and legends of over 750 saints, ranging from the very earliest to those who have only recently been canonized. Some will be well known for the part they have played in history, others will be less familiar, but taken together they form a host of remarkable individuals whose lives provide inspiration and enlightenment.
The Good News Bible was a bestseller from its first publication as ‘Good News for Modern Man’, providing a unique combination of accessibility and faithfulness to the best Greek and Hebrew sources.
It has earned the respect of a wide range of scholars for its accuracy and reliability, and because it is easy to read and understand it is suitable for people of all ages.
This edition comes with a ribbon marker and presentation page and makes a stylish gift or a lovely Bible for personal use.
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization, and helped make us who we are.One of the greatest explorations of sin, epiphany and redemption ever written, the Confessions of Saint Augustine continue to shape our ideas with their passionate declaration of the life-changing power of faith.
Little children's Christmas music book with musical sounds
A festive musical book following the animals in the forest as they rehearse their instruments for a Christmas concert.
Little children will love bringing the music to life by pressing the buttons to listen to Squirrel’s flute, Mrs Badger’s harp and Fox’s violin, and then hear them perform together in delightful harmony.
This beautifully illustrated book is the perfect introduction to a range of musical instruments, and an ideal Christmas gift for young children.
Music by Anthony Marks.
The first authoritative biography of Pope Francis traces the life of this revolutionary thinker from his childhood in Argentina to the highly regarded world leader he is today. It identifies the pope's innovative vision for the Church, and the obstacles he faces in an institution still strongly defined by its conservative past.
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When Pope Francis was elected in March 2013, he was virtually unknown. He fast captivated the world with his rejection of papal pomp, his love of the poor, his fearless critiques of injustice and corruption, and his far-reaching reforms of the Catholic Church.
This is the first intimate, in-depth biography of a pope whose visionary leadership has breathed new life into the Church and turned him into a global phenomenon.
Through extensive interviews in Argentina and elsewhere, and drawing on the author's deep knowledge of the country and Church that shaped him, The Great Reformer reveals the life, the spirituality and the thought of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as never before. It tells for the first time the story of how his visionary reform of the Jesuit order led to his internal exile in Argentina. It also offers the first behind-the-scenes accounts of the conclaves of 2005 and 2013.
The Great Reformer shows how a shy, austere assistant bishop came to be the leader of the Latin-American Church and eventually pastor of over a billion Catholics.
'This is a great read about a man who's exploded into our consciousness, whom we're yet to really know but whom we sense may offer precious revitalisation for our bruised Church. This book will help make up your mind.' - Geraldine Doogue
Austen Ivereigh is a London-based writer, journalist, and commentator on religious and political affairs and holds a PhD from Oxford University. He is a former deputy editor of the influential Catholic journal The Tablet and he writes regularly for Our Sunday Visitor, as well as The Guardian and elsewhere. He is co- founder of media group Catholic Voices.