NBS recommends testaments on faith
FRANCIS: BISHOP OF ROME
By Michael Collins
P280
The election of Jorge Bergoglio as Pope Francis has reinvigorated interest in the Church for many people, both Catholics and non-Catholics alike. With a winning smile and a casual “Buonasera!” the new Pope greeted the world, and the world was entranced. This short biography by Michael Collins, Vatican expert and biographer of Pope Benedict XVI, explains in simple terms who Francs is, where he came from, and what the main influences in his life has been.
A CALL TO SERVE: POPE FRANCIS AND THE CATHOLIC FUTURE
By Stefan von Kempis and Philip F. Lawler?P525
Two veteran Catholic journalists, one based at the Vatican and the other in the U.S., collaborate to explore the unprecedented papal election of Pope Francis. Drawing from conversations, interviews, inside information and the Pope’s own writings and talks, A Call to Serve offers first-hand information, moving reflections, and profound insights into the workings of the Catholic Church, the challenges ahead, and the heart of Pope Francis.
AGAINST THE TIDES:
THE RADICAL LEADERSHIP
OF POPE FRANCIS
John L. Allen Jr.
P50
In Against the Tide, John L. Allen Jr. reveals a pope who has fixed his sight on reform, on accountability and on the Church’s Social Gospel. Allen shows how the Pope reaches out to those who are disinterested, disenfranchised and lost.
ON HEAVEN AND EARTH:
POPE FRANCIS ON FAITH,
FAMILY, AND THE CHURCH IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY
and Abraham Skorka
P795
From the man who became Pope Francis, Jorge Mario Bergoglio shares his thoughts on religion, reason, and the challenges the world faces in the 21st century with Abraham Skorka, a rabbi and biophysicist. Both men talked about various theological and worldly issues, including God, fundamentalism, atheism, abortion, homosexuality, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, and globalization.
OPEN MIND, FAITHFUL HEART: REFLECTIONS ON
FOLLOWING JESUS
Pope Francis
P365
These reflections, written by Jorge Mario Bergoglio and chosen for this volume by him, are deeply rooted in the Scriptures and in the pastoral experiences and concerns of the author. They are relevant to everyone who seeks to grow in understanding the call to follow Jesus.
