I have read a few of this Pope’s books before, and have
always been impressed with his prose skill – or at least the prose skill of his
translator! In particular, Crossing
the Threshold of Hope is a solid work of accessible Catholic theology.
This book was written specifically for bishops and other
clergy. I am not a Catholic, so few of the Pope’s books are really written for
me, but I am furthest from the target audience in this book. Parts of the book
are specifically tailored to that audience. However, I found the combination of
practical theology, pastoral advice, and personal reflections that make up most
of the book to be interesting reading.
My favorite parts of the book are those where the Pope
discusses his experiences working in Poland, as a priest, then a bishop. The
struggles of the church against Communist authorities in Poland are
interesting, and worth remembering.
Source: purchased from a Goodwill store, in Eastern North Carolina.
No comments:
Post a Comment