The Church of Mercy, Pope Francis
The Church of Mercy, Pope Francis
4 Rating(s)
List: $13.95 | Sale: $9.77
Club: $6.97

The Church of Mercy
A Vision for the Church

Author: Pope Francis

Narrator: Paul Michael

Unabridged: 4 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/20/2014

Synopsis

In the year since he was elected, Pope Francis' simple message of mercy, service, and renewal has spread to every corner of the world. Through his gentle demeanor, selfless actions, and welcoming call for service to others, he has captured the attention of a world longing for an authentic message of hope—we want to hear what he has to say.Collected from Pope Francis' speeches, homilies, and papers presented during the first year of his papacy, The Church of Mercy is the first Vatican-authorized book detailing his vision for the Catholic Church. From how to be citizens of the world to answering God's call for evangelization, Pope Francis' deep wisdom reminds us that the Church must move beyond its own walls and joyfully take God's mercy wherever suffering, division, or injustice exists.Named Time magazine's 2013 "Person of the Year," Pope Francis is helping the Church continue toward an authentic Christianity that is faithful to the Gospel and resonant with the world's greatest needs. The Church of Mercy encourages each of us to ignite the flame within to help share the light of Christ and revitalize the Church.

About Pope Francis

Pope Francis (1936–2025) was the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, elected in 2013. Throughout his life, he was noted for his humility, concern for the poor, and commitment to dialogue as a way to build bridges between people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and faiths. The son of Italian immigrants, he was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1936. He was ordained a priest in the Society of Jesus in 1969 and was made a bishop in 1992. He became archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and was named a cardinal in 2001. He is the author of many books.

About Paul Michael

Paul Michael, winner of several Earphones Awards, has also won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has acted on stage, radio, television, and in feature films in Canada, Great Britain, and the United States. He has had leading roles in series and made-for-television movies and has guest starred in such series as VIP and Alias. He has been nominated for a Canadian Emmy and has recorded over 150 audiobooks, including the international bestseller The Da Vinci Code.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Steve on January 13, 2015

I'm not Catholic. I was raised as a Protestant, but mostly I avoid organized religion altogether. The fact that I was compelled to read this book means you should as well. If you're reading this review you're either Catholic, or not, and you're already in love with this pope. Just read the book. Sur......more

Goodreads review by Friar Stebin on October 16, 2018

Pope Francis is really an inspiring Pope of the history. His writings have a soul to convert the hearts of the people. This book consists of different sermons he gave in different contexts and it is really thought-provoking. I really enjoyed this book fully. I need to read more from Pope.......more

Goodreads review by Stuart on May 26, 2014

The Church of Mercy is the latest book with a compilation of talks given by Pope Francis. Each book (by many different publishers) have chosen to address a certain audience. For example, Ignatius Press recently released a book on sin and humility, and Our Sunday Visitor has released one on hope and......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on May 09, 2014

The more I read of Pope Francis the more I admire his humility, openness, and welcoming message toward all.......more

Goodreads review by Jessica on May 02, 2016

In retrospect, this was best read not as an audiobook. For one thing, something about the narrator's cadence bothered me, but even more so, there's a lot here to digest, and if my attention wandered at all I missed major points for the chapter at hand. This isn't a single, coherent book, but a compi......more

Quotes

“This collection offers fascinating insight into the mind and heart of someone who has rapidly become one of the world’s most beloved public figures.” Publishers Weekly

“In a collection whose original Italian publication marks the first year of his papacy, Pope Francis gathers homilies, sermons, and brief essays that point to his most important concerns…Refreshingly humane, focusing on people rather than institutions. Admirers of Francis and students of church history alike will find this a useful introduction to the pontiff’s thought.” Kirkus Reviews

“A magnificent book, bursting with profound spiritual insights, from a man who has quickly become one of the greatest spiritual teachers of our time.” James Martin, SJ, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

Add to Cart
Add to Wish List