Springtime of Evangelization: The Complete Texts of the Holy Father's 1998 Ad Limina Addresses to the Bishops of the United States

John Paul II, Pope

ISBN 10: 0964261030 / ISBN 13: 9780964261037

Published by Ignatius Press, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Springtime of Evangelization: The Complete Texts of the Holy Father's 1998 Ad Limina Addresses to the Bishops of the United States
• Publisher: Ignatius Press
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0964261030
• ISBN 13: 9780964261037
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 7 ounces

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Synopsis

The complete texts of Pope John Paul II's 1998 ad limina addresses to the bishops of the United States. Preface by Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, foreword by Fr. Richard John Neuhaus (editor of "First Things" magazine), and edited and introduced by Dr. Thomas D. Williams, PhD.Topics covered by the Pope included: the ministry of bishops, the role of the laity in the Catholic Church, freedom and the moral law, canon law in the life of the Church, authentic liturgical renewal, the gift of the priesthood, the mystery of the Church, and reflections on the new millennium.
Very readable, very eye-opening.

About the Author

THOMAS D. WILLIAMS PhD is an internationally renowned Theologian, speaker and writer. He taught theology for more than a decade at at Rome's Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum and served as Dean of the Theology School for 7 years. Dr. Williams is widely known for his on-air commentary and analysis for NBC, CBS News and Sky News in the UK. Dr. Williams is the author of fifteen books, including Can God Be Trusted?: Finding Faith in Troubled Times, The World As It Could Be: Catholic Social Thought for a New Generation and But for the Grace of God: An Interview with Robert Moynihan. He lives in Rome with his wife and family.