The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life the bible understands mercy as gods own justice. It includes a blurb from pope francis, who has made mercy a cornerstone of his ministry since he was elected last year. Cardinal walter kasper on mercy mary catherine brouder january 17, 2017 matt malone, s. Kaspers perplexing notion of mercy is not what church has always taught. R ecently, theres been an odd conversation in catholic circles about the nature of mercy. May 29, 2015 the other reason for this expectation is that cardinal walter kasper had recently published his own book about pope francis, entitled pope francis revolution of tenderness and love, and it. 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. The other reason for this expectation is that cardinal walter kasper had recently published his own book about pope francis, entitled pope francis revolution of. Catholic church sources have dismissed rumors that pope francis is annoyed by an.
Microdata summary for walter kasper walter cardinal kasper born 5 mar 1933 president emeritus of promoting christian unity. In this article we will consider the true meaning of mercy. Cardinal kasper latest news catholic news agency cna. Jan 01, 2014 cardinal kasper presents a philosophy of family life which, initially, is very well thoughtout and faithful to the churchs vision. He has held high office in the vatican but until his recent retirement has felt constrained from publishing what he really thinks and his vision of the church for the future. Vatican city retired german cardinal walter kasper. Fidelity is always required in marriage, and is the only christian way to deal with difficulty, and even tragedy, in married life. After these three approaches have been exhausted, the christological themes of resurrection, mystery, and priesthood are treated. 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. Walter kasper is already wellknown and loved throughout the englishspeaking world. Cardinal walter kasper, the president emeritus of the pontifical. He attempts to address the question of just what mercy is, in god and in man, in theology and in politics. The book has opened my eyes to a merciful god like jesus christ vs the angry god portrayed in the torah, particularly exodus. Mercy and the theology of cardinal kasper zenit english.
Jul 25, 2014 back in may, i offered some general comments on the question of communion for divorced and remarried catholics which looms over the synod on the family scheduled for this autumn in rome, and may represent one of the defining controversies of pope franciss pontificate and then wrote what was intended to be the first of two posts addressing cardinal walter kaspers highprofile case. In a twohour address to a consistory on the family last month, cardinal walter kasper discussed marriage and family life. Oct 10, 2014 mercy and the theology of cardinal kasper. I immediately thought, what book is he talking about and how can i get one. Describing kasper as a superb theologian, the pope said his book on mercy has done me so much good, so much good. Walter kasper, popes theologian, reveals the brains behind. Apr 06, 2015 pope francis has said he expects his papacy to be brief, but cardinal walter kasper is working to ensure francis legacy endures.
Pontifical council for promoting christian unity vatican. Pope francis from one the leading intellects in the church todayone whom pope francis has described as a superb theologiancomes perhaps his most important book yet. Back in may, i offered some general comments on the question of communion for divorced and remarried catholics which looms over the synod on the family scheduled for this autumn in rome, and may represent one of the defining controversies of pope franciss pontificate and then wrote what was intended to be the first of two posts addressing cardinal walter kaspers highprofile case. German cardinal, author of book on mercy, to address world. He begins the book with the complaint that this topic, which is so central for the bible and so relevant to the present experience. Kasper is on a lecture tour to promote his most recent book, mercy. Compassionate, bold, and brilliant, cardinal kasper has written a book which will be studied for generations. The troubling case of cardinal kasper onepeterfive. Walter kasper of germany in rooms across the hall from each other. Walter kasper has 114 books on goodreads with 1157 ratings. Before serving as president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity 20012010, kasper was bishop of rottenburgstuttgart 19891999. Francesco miano, one of the married attendees of the recent synod on the family, said it centered on the tension between mercy and truth. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life kindle edition by kasper, cardinal walter.
In mercy, the important new book praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy while holding these. German cardinal, author of book on mercy, to address worlds cardinals. Merton and more recent scholars, like cardinal walter kasper the author of another book on mercy, who has proposed that the church. Access contact information, location details and schedule an appointment. Cardinal walter kasper shares insightful reflections on. Cardinal kasper said that feeling mercy, that this word changes everything. Available for the first time in english, cardinal kasper looks to capture the essence of the gospel message. Cardinal walter kasper was born in heidenheimbrenz, germany, in 1933 and was ordained in 1957. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life by cardinal walter kasper, which was recently published in english by paulist press. We greet with great interest the theological effort of cardinal walter kasper to restore the theme of gods mercy not only to the centre of the churchs preaching and pastoral approach. I can understand why pope francis has praised this book.
He holds that the family is the fundamental unit of the church this was echoed in cardinal mullers interview, published under the title the hope of the family, and so, the upcoming synod on the family must do everything it can to strengthen family life. Mercy is the title of his seminal book published by paulist press. Mercy by walter cardinal kasper and nowhere yet were the answers. He looks at empathy and compassion as a starting point for theological reflection on the topic. Walter kasper, popes theologian, reveals the brains. Graham kings considers cardinal walter kaspers book the catholic church, provides a summary and commentary on kaspers address at the recent conference on vatican ii at georgetown universit. Mercy quotes by walter kasper goodreads share book. 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. Compassionate, bold, and brilliant, cardinal kasper has written a book. Inside the vaticans lodgings, he happened to hand one to an argentine cardinal staying in the.
Feb 18, 2014 german cardinal, author of book on mercy, to address worlds cardinals. Kasper had recently obtained a few spanish translations of his book simply called mercy. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life by cardinal walter kasper. Walter kasper notes in this stimulating book that gods mercy has not found its place within this framework. He taught at the catholic university of america in washington, d. In accepting the mystery, cardinal walter kasper shares insightful reflections on the profound lessons present in the anticipation and celebration of christmas. May 22, 2014 kaspers claim that there are times when there is no way out of such a situation is simply not correct. A rich and insightful overview of the christian belief in jesus, his life, his teaching and the meaning of jesus today. A little mercy makes the world less cold and more just. Cns photopaul haring this book has done me such good, pope francis remarked in his first sunday afternoon address in march 20. His keynote address was the highlight for me of the conference held at georgetown university vatican ii.
Cardinal kasper presents a philosophy of family life which, initially, is very well thoughtout and faithful to the churchs vision. Cardinal kaspers book jesus the christ 1974 treats christology in three manners. Describing cardinal kasper as a superb theologian, the pope said his book on mercy has done me so much good, so much good. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian. The book received a more extendedand criticalassessment in daniel p. Mercy is the heart of the biblical message, not by undercutting justice, but by surpassing it. But how god is merciful is a theological conundrum, especially if we conceive of god in metaphysical terms as pure being.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of cardinal walter kasper books online. 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. Walter kasper born 5 march 1933 is a german roman catholic cardinal and theologian. Cardinal kasper has this rare quality of both a biblical scholar and a pastor. Walter cardinal kasper president emeritus of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity cardinalpriest of ognissanti in via appia nuova.
Sep 09, 2014 kaspers perplexing notion of mercy is not what. Meet the 82yearold progressive german cardinal who has. Recommend this book to those who doubt about the relevancy of a very old religion and tradition. An interview with cardinal walter kasper commonweal magazine. 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. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life is wide. German cardinal, author of book on mercy, to address worlds. Address by cardinal walter kasper to his holiness benedict xvi at the beginning of the celebration of vespers for the conclusion of the week of prayer for christian unity january 25, 2008. Walter kasper had just received the spanish translation of.
Jan 17, 2017 cardinal walter kasper on mercy mary catherine brouder january 17, 2017 matt malone, s. 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. Presentations and contributions by the president of the dicastery, cardinal walter kasper. The gospel of the family by walter kasper goodreads. Cardinal walter kaspers most recent book sets aside as inadequate the mercyjustice divide because there is a breadth to gods. An accomplished theologian and author of many books and articles, kasper studied at the university of tubingen where he later became professor of dogmatic theology. Cardinal kaspers speech on divorce, remarriage, and communion. 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. At the start of his pontificate, the pope praised cardinal kaspers book on mercy, which, he said, had done him so much good.
New york rns just as pope francis has downplayed rules and hotbutton issues in an effort to widen the churchs appeal, cardinal walter kasper has pushed the importance of pastoral flexibility. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life. This is a timely and profound look at the enduring meaning of church office, and the guidance it is called to provide to the church in light of a changed world and. The primary aim of kaspers book on mercy, all the same, is to give. This is the point on which i charged him of failing to engage with the theological tradition. He is president emeritus of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity, having served as its president from 2001 to 2010. Cardinal kasper defends irelands gay marriage decision. 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 theologian closest to pope francis.
With this in mind, it is difficult for many people to speak of an allpowerful and simultaneously just and merciful god. The essence of the gospel and the key to the christian life was written by cardinal walter kasper, president emeritus of the. Love, which is proven in mercy, can and must become the foundation of a new culture for our lives, the church, and for society. The theology of cardinal walter kasper project muse. Buy a cheap copy of leadership in the church book by walter kasper. Cardinal kasper, the popes theologian, downplays vatican. Neither is divine mercy limited, exhausted or made exclusive. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Kasper argues in his book that mercy is god s defining attribute, that the constitution of gods essence. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mercy. Two years later, he was named a cardinal and promoted to be the councils president. Cardinal kasper looks to capture the essence of the gospel message. During his first angelus address, pope francis recommended a work of theology that has done me so much good because it says that mercy changes everything. The core of the gospel and the key to christian life walter cardinal kasper.
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