One beam of mercy makes the world warmer and brighter for all people. Cardinal kasper defends irelands gay marriage decision. Love, which is proven in mercy, can and must become the foundation of a new culture for our lives, the church, and for society. Cardinal walter kaspers most recent book translated into english bristles with the claim that mercy has been criminally neglected in recent dogmatic theology, a disappointing, even. How republicans can win the working class and save the american dream. Mercy according to cardinal kasper fides catholica. Meet the 82yearold progressive german cardinal who has an. From one the leading intellects in the church todayone whom pope francis has described as a superb theologiancomes perhaps his most important book yet. Cardinal walter kasper s most recent book sets aside as inadequate the mercy justice divide because there is a breadth to gods justice that encompasses mercy. Cardinal kaspers speech on divorce, remarriage, and communion. In the national cathedral, cardinal kasper stated, mercy is the essence of the gospel and the key to christian life. In mercy, the important new book praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy while holding these devastating facts and questions. May 29, 2015 cardinal kasper defends irelands gay marriage decision the grave effects of irelands gay marriage vote, not only for the secular world, but also for the catholic church, are showing. Jan 11, 2016 the main theme of the book is mercy and franciss reasons for proclaiming a holy year of mercy.
The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life, got a big bump in march 20 when pope francis effectively plugged it during his first angelus. He attempts to address the question of just what mercy is, in god and in man, in theology and in politics. Cardinal walter kaspers most recent book sets aside as inadequate the mercyjustice divide because there is a breadth to gods. He is president emeritus of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity, having served as its president from 2001 to 2010.
A little mercy makes the world less cold and more just. This was important to read because of card kasper s long record as an ecumenical and openminded high official of the church, and a longtime archbishop in germany who has been trying for decades to apply the churchs convictions about marriage to todays world. Mercy is the title of his seminal book published by paulist press. To give an example, it may also apply to the issue of sodomy. Apr 06, 2015 pope francis has repeatedly said he expects his papacy to be a brief one, but cardinal walter kasper is working to ensure that the pontiffs legacy endures long after this pope leaves the scene. Kasperintvfinal5 when cardinal kasper came to my parish he met with our young adult ministry, apostolist, to talk with us about mercy and mercy. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life. This book has done me so much good, pope francis from one of the leading intellects in the church todayone whom pope francis has described as a superb theologiancomes perhaps his most important book yet. Inside the vaticans lodgings, he happened to hand one to an argentine cardinal staying in the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mercy. It includes a blurb from pope francis, who has made mercy a cornerstone of his. Mercy gives a foretaste and an anticipation of what we hope for, the coming of the heavenly jerusalem.
The troubling case of cardinal kasper onepeterfive. In these days, i have been able to read a book by a cardinalcardinal kasper, a talented theologian, a good theologianon mercy. Focus on mercy is catholiclutheran common ground, cardinal. In one of his first statements after his election, pope francis said of cardinal walter kaspers book mercy that this book has done me so much good. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life kindle edition by kasper, cardinal walter. Cardinal kasper latest news catholic news agency cna. May 19, 2016 cardinal kasper, echoing remarks made by retired pope benedict xvi in an interview published in march, said a renewed focus on gods mercy is a sign of the times, as well as an important area of. Dave dwyer, csp, interview walter cardinal kasper about his new book, mercy, his work on interfaith issues, and being a part of the papal conclave. An interview with cardinal walter kasper commonweal magazine. Harvard and the education of the ruling class hyperion, 2005 and the coauthor, with reihan salam, of grand new party. Mercy is the heart of the biblical message, not by undercutting justice, but by surpassing it.
Cardinal kasper gave an eloquent speech looking at how marriage. But how god is merciful is a theological conundrum, especially if we conceive of god in metaphysical terms as pure being. Thomas aquinas, particularly in summa theologiae i. Jan 17, 2017 cardinal walter kasper on mercy mary catherine brouder january 17, 2017 matt malone, s.
And it did me such good, that book, but dont think that im publicizing the books of my cardinals. Kasperism, however, should not be equated solely with the kasper proposal. Cardinal kasper has this rare quality of both a biblical scholar and a pastor. Neither is divine mercy limited, exhausted or made exclusive. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life is wide. The essence of the gospel and the key to the christian life was written by cardinal walter kasper, president emeritus of the. As the journalist paul vallely noted in a recent biography pope francis. Jul 25, 2014 ross douthat joined the new york times as an oped columnist in april 2009. That the book in question is mercy will likely not come as a surprise given that mercy has shown itself to be so prominent a part of pope franciss words and actions. Mercy and the theology of cardinal kasper zenit english.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life by cardinal walter kasper isbn. In his latest book, mercy, cardinal walter kasper offers a comprehensive study that reads as a scholarly meditation in service of rescuing mercy from the edges of reflection on the very mystery of god. Cardinal kasper backpedals on papal endorsement of controversial proposal jun 4, 2015 03. He looks at empathy and compassion as a starting point for theological reflection on the topic. German cardinal, author of book on mercy, to address worlds. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life by kasper, cardinal walter isbn.
The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life the bible understands mercy as gods own justice. May 09, 2014 the church is not against birth control at all. In one of his first statements after his election, pope francis said of cardinal walter kasper s book mercy that this book has done me so much good. Available for the first time in english, cardinal kasper looks to capture the essence of the gospel message. It includes a blurb from pope francis, who has made mercy a cornerstone of his ministry since he was elected last year. The book received a more extendedand criticalassessment in daniel p. Mercy quotes by walter kasper meet your next favorite book. Recommend this book to those who doubt about the relevancy of a very old religion and tradition. Cardinal walter kasper, the popes theologian, reveals the. Walter kasper, a german bishop and theologian, has long been regarded as a vital expositor of.
The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life by cardinal walter kasper, which was recently published in english by paulist press. Describing cardinal kasper as a superb theologian, the pope said his book on mercy has done me so much good, so much good. William madges new york, 2014, p12 7 kasper, merc y, p79 8 kasper, mercy, p100. Kasperism is, in fact, a much larger threat than the kasper proposal itself, as it may apply to any doctrine, not just the doctrine of the indissolubility of marriage. In his latest book, mercy, cardinal walter kasper offers a comprehensive study that reads as a scholarly meditation in service of rescuing mercy from the edges of. Previously, he was a senior editor at the atlantic and a blogger for. There was much talk at the conference that, perhaps, in the providence of god, kaspers most influential years are now and in the future, as the key. In a twohour address to a consistory on the family last month, cardinal walter kasper discussed marriage and family life, devoting the last section to. Almost singlehandedly one cleric has turned the churchs teaching on communion, marriage and. He assumed an especially important role under pope francis, who publicly endorsed kaspers book on mercy, thus signaling a principle theme of his papacy. Sep 09, 2014 the primary aim of kaspers book on mercy, all the same, is to give systematic order to the great absentee in theological speculation and debate, provoking a wider awareness. The essence of the gospel and the key to the christian life was written by cardinal walter kasper, president emeritus of the pontifical council for christian unity.
Kaspers considerations on mercy have doctrinal and. Finally he on the inside of the vatican, as a trusted confidant of pope francis. The book has opened my eyes to a merciful god like jesus christ vs the angry god portrayed in the torah, particularly exodus. Walter kasper notes in this stimulating book that gods mercy has not found its place within this framework. Cardinal kasper said that feeling mercy, that this word changes everything. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life, trans. Cardinal walter kasper the prelate also claims that heroism is not for the average christian and pope francis told him 50 percent of. Feb 18, 2014 sales of kasper s most recent book, mercy. Kaspers basic proposal in his bookthat mercy is the primary way in which we understand god and the primary characteristic of living a christian lifecan be.
Access contact information, location details and schedule an appointment. In mercy, the important new book praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy while holding these devastating facts and questions in hand. In one of his first statements after his election, pope francis said of cardinal walter kaspers book mercy that this book has done me so much. Cardinal kasper, the popes theologian, downplays vatican. Walter kasper has 114 books on goodreads with 1173 ratings. Cardinal walter kasper on mercy mary catherine brouder january 17, 2017 matt malone, s. Before serving as president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity 20012010, kasper was bishop of rottenburgstuttgart 19891999. Oct 29, 2015 kasper had recently obtained a few spanish translations of his book simply called mercy. Our author, in this manner, after having examined attentively the message of mercy in the old testament and in the preaching of jesus, offers important reflections for a. He begins the book with the complaint that this topic, which is so central for the bible and so relevant to the present experience. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Walter kasper born 5 march 1933 is a german roman catholic cardinal and theologian.
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