Faith is the source of light, of guidance for the Christian life. "We walk by faith, not by sight", wrote St Paul. In his first encyclical Pope Francis reflects on the meaning of faith, the beginning of God's gracious salvation. Faith is the means by which man encounters the living God through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit. Francis draws on key themes of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, who wrote encyclicals on charity and hope. He intended to complete the set with a reflection on faith, which would also have underscored the Year of Faith that he launched. Benedict's history-making retirement meant he was unable to finish his encyclical. Francis took up the task, adding his own insights, themes, and emphases to the work begun by Benedict XVI. According to Pope Francis, Light of Faith is a "four hand document". Pope Benedict, Francis notes, "handed it to me, it is a strong document. He did the great amount of work". Thus, although officially Light of Faith (Lumen Fidei) is an encyclical of Pope Francis and reflects his teaching ministry, it is also reflects the work of Pope Emeritus Benedict. This is not only Francis' first encyclical; it is also the first encyclical to have been openly written by two successors of St. Peter.111 pages.
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7/8" Solid 14kt. Gold Round St. Faustina Medal with 14kt. Jump Ring. It comes in a deluxe gift box.
Weight: 1.6 grams. When does it ship? This item ships the next business day. This 7/8" Solid 14kt. Gold Round St. Faustina Medal with 14kt. Jump Ring Boxed is made in the USA. SKU: 34159 |
6mm Emerald Multi Faceted Tin Cut Crystal Beads with Sterling Silver Miraculous Center and 1 3/4" Sterling Crucifix. Includes a Deluxe Velour Gift Box.
When does it ship? This item ships the next business day. This Emerald Tin Cut Crystal Rosary is made in the USA. Get it personalized! We can engrave the back of the rosary crucifix with one line, such as a name or date, for an extra fee. See the Options box below. NOTE: Only the bottom part of the rosary is shown in the photo, but this product is a FULL rosary. SKU: 36546 |
Our 14K White Cross Pendant features our 60-day money back guarantee and free Shipping Insurance, as does our entire line of religious jewelry.
Part of our Religious Pendants line, this Cross Pendant features a weight of 1.45 DWT, which is the equivalent of 2.26 grams. Made in the USA. Comes in a high-quality, attractive jewelry box. Features: R41532 | 14K White | 32.00X19.25 Mm | Polished | Cross Pendant Delivery: Ships the same business day if ordered by 6 PM Eastern. SKU: 56489 |
Our Saint Anne Rosary features 6mm Zircon Fire Polished beads. The Crucifix measures 1 5/8 x 1 inches. The centerpiece features a St. Anne medal. Hand-crafted in the USA by expert jewelers, it features premium beads and silver plated parts. High-end rosaries and rosary bracelets like this St. Anne 6mm Zircon Fire Polished Rosary are the perfect religious gift. It includes a free gift box and free shipping. For a small extra fee, our jeweler can engrave a name, date, or short message on the back of the saint charm. |
A daily devotional/study for Lent on the subject and the experience of temptation. Daily reflections on the hard school of temptation, based on Scriptures, inspired by the Lenten experience of a Benedictine monastic community. Each day’s reflection includes a quotation taken from two works of the German pastor and theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945): a series of lectures given on the creation and fall of Adam and Eve; and a six-day Bible study on the theme of temptation, given by Bonhoeffer during a retreat with former students of his “underground” seminary in Nazi Germany. “I will be using Lead Us Not Into Temptation for Lent, not only because it is filled with wisdom on a topic not often contemplated, but because the format—short but weighty daily entries, spiked with insights from Bonhoeffer—is ideal for the introspection which the season invites. As Martin rightly says, temptation not only can turn us, but it can teach us so that we come to Eastertide more spiritually healthy than we were on Ash Wednesday.” —Rev. Canon Dr. Dennis Okholm, Professor of Theology, Azusa Pacific University; author of Monk Habits for Everyday People |
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