Happiness in This Life: A Passionate Meditation on Earthly Existence
Dec 2017 · Random House
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A collection of homilies, speeches, and “messages of the day” that brings together Pope Francis’s wisdom on finding happiness in the here and now
“Readers will be encouraged to clear away the cacophony of modern society and embrace the simplicity of joy.”—Booklist
For Pope Francis, the appreciation of our everyday lives is a spiritual undertaking. Joy is a divine attribute, and creating joy around us an essential part of faith. Every homily and speech in this book delivers, in warm, engaging language accessible to believers and nonbelievers alike, a key lesson, instructing readers on finding love and happiness in a chaotic world.
Along the way, Pope Francis discusses the sanctity of women’s rights, talks about how the love of sports can bring out our best qualities, and explains why fighting discrimination is the essence of loving thy neighbor. He shares personal stories and anecdotes from his life, provides comforting messages of hope, and discusses the ways flawed families can make you a better person. The core ideas of Francis’s papacy—mercy, support for marginalized people, and diplomacy—shine through.
“Readers will be encouraged to clear away the cacophony of modern society and embrace the simplicity of joy.”—Booklist
For Pope Francis, the appreciation of our everyday lives is a spiritual undertaking. Joy is a divine attribute, and creating joy around us an essential part of faith. Every homily and speech in this book delivers, in warm, engaging language accessible to believers and nonbelievers alike, a key lesson, instructing readers on finding love and happiness in a chaotic world.
Along the way, Pope Francis discusses the sanctity of women’s rights, talks about how the love of sports can bring out our best qualities, and explains why fighting discrimination is the essence of loving thy neighbor. He shares personal stories and anecdotes from his life, provides comforting messages of hope, and discusses the ways flawed families can make you a better person. The core ideas of Francis’s papacy—mercy, support for marginalized people, and diplomacy—shine through.
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Alan Bourbeau
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April 22, 2024
I actually didn't purchas the book on Google play but I did purchase the actual book on Amazon and the reason why I did it is because I see Pope Francis as a inspirational role model in Catholic Christianity and he knows how to encourage Catholics like myself to live a good, productive and happy life within our lives, in the Catholic faith and in the afterlife as well. And in the past few times, I've seen people feeling unhappy and unsucessful and depressed sometimes because either they were struggling with college semesters, unable to find a job and suffering from a incurable illness. And in fact, I had a friend of mine who suffered from depression named Gabriel and not only did he suffer from depression but he suffered from unable to graduate from college, unable to find a new job and I couldn't stand him being that way. So I encouraged him to finish off the final semester and the exams and graduate which he did and I congratulated him. And I gave him a Pope Francis cross.
About the author
Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires on December 17, 1936, son of Italian migrants, the first of five children born in the working-class barrio of Flores. He qualified as a chemical technician, graduated in philosophy in 1963, became a priest in 1969, joined the provincial of the Jesuits of Argentina in 1973, was named auxiliary bishop in 1992, archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998, created cardinal in 2001, and since March 13, 2013, Bishop of Rome and the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church.
Oonagh Stransky’s first translation of Pope Francis, The Name of God Is Mercy, was published by Random House in 2016. She has also translated Roberto Saviano, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Giuseppe Pontiggia, Carlo Lucarelli, and others. She currently lives in Tuscany.
Oonagh Stransky’s first translation of Pope Francis, The Name of God Is Mercy, was published by Random House in 2016. She has also translated Roberto Saviano, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Giuseppe Pontiggia, Carlo Lucarelli, and others. She currently lives in Tuscany.
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