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Vía Crucis
La Cuaresma es el tiempo en que la Palabra debe nacer de nuestra mirada personal a Jesucristo, el tiempo en que la Palabra de Dios, nacida en Navidad, camina en el mundo. Y el vía crucis, el camino de la Cruz, es el punto culminante de la Cuaresma, el final de ese camino que conduce a la Pascua, porque la condición de la resurrección es la muerte. Un camino que nosotros también hemos de atravesar. Por eso, con este libro proponemos recorrerlo, por medio de textos e imágenes, contemplando a Aquél que nos puede introducir hasta el final, Aquél a cuya semejanza estamos hechos: Jesucristo, Dios hecho hombre que culmina el camino.
104 pages, Paperback
First published March 30, 1999
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Pope Benedict XVI
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Joseph Ratzinger
, a noted conservative theologian before his election in 2005, Benedict XVI strove against the influence of secularism during his papacy to defend traditional Catholic teachings but since medieval times first resigned in 2013.
After Joseph Ratzinger served a long career as an academic and a professor at the University of Regensburg, Pope Paul VI appointed him as archbishop of Munich and Freising and cardinal in 1977. In 1981, he settled in Rome as prefect of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith, one most important office of the Roman curia. He also served as dean of the college of cardinals.
Benedict XVI reigned 265th in virtue of his office of bishop of Rome, the sovereign of the state of Vatican City and the head of the Church. A conclave named him on 19 April 2005; he celebrated his inaugural Mass on 24 April 2005 and took possession of his Lateran cathedral basilica of Saint John on 7 May 2005.
Benedict XVI succeeded Saint John Paul II, predecessor and his prolific writings on doctrine and values. Benedict XVI advocated a return to fundamental Christian values to counter the increase of many developed countries. Relativism denied objective truth and moral truths in particular; he viewed this central problem of the 21st century. With the importance of the Church, he understood redemptive love of God. He reaffirmed the "importance of prayer in the face of the activism" "of many Christians engaged in charitable work." Benedict also revived a number and elevated the Tridentine Mass to a more prominent position.
Benedict founded and patronized of the Ratzinger foundation, a charitable organization, which from the sale of books and essays makes money to fund scholarships and bursaries for students across the world.
Due to advanced age on 11 February 2013, Benedict announced in a speech in Latin and cited a "lack of strength of mind and body" before the cardinals. He effectively left on 28 February 2013.As emeritus, Benedict retained the style of His Holiness, and the title and continued to dress in the color of white. He moved into the newly renovated monastery of Mater Ecclesiae for his retirement. Pope Francis succeeded him on 13 March 2013.
(more info on Ratzinger Foundation: https://www.ewtn.com/library/Theology...)
After Joseph Ratzinger served a long career as an academic and a professor at the University of Regensburg, Pope Paul VI appointed him as archbishop of Munich and Freising and cardinal in 1977. In 1981, he settled in Rome as prefect of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith, one most important office of the Roman curia. He also served as dean of the college of cardinals.
Benedict XVI reigned 265th in virtue of his office of bishop of Rome, the sovereign of the state of Vatican City and the head of the Church. A conclave named him on 19 April 2005; he celebrated his inaugural Mass on 24 April 2005 and took possession of his Lateran cathedral basilica of Saint John on 7 May 2005.
Benedict XVI succeeded Saint John Paul II, predecessor and his prolific writings on doctrine and values. Benedict XVI advocated a return to fundamental Christian values to counter the increase of many developed countries. Relativism denied objective truth and moral truths in particular; he viewed this central problem of the 21st century. With the importance of the Church, he understood redemptive love of God. He reaffirmed the "importance of prayer in the face of the activism" "of many Christians engaged in charitable work." Benedict also revived a number and elevated the Tridentine Mass to a more prominent position.
Benedict founded and patronized of the Ratzinger foundation, a charitable organization, which from the sale of books and essays makes money to fund scholarships and bursaries for students across the world.
Due to advanced age on 11 February 2013, Benedict announced in a speech in Latin and cited a "lack of strength of mind and body" before the cardinals. He effectively left on 28 February 2013.As emeritus, Benedict retained the style of His Holiness, and the title and continued to dress in the color of white. He moved into the newly renovated monastery of Mater Ecclesiae for his retirement. Pope Francis succeeded him on 13 March 2013.
(more info on Ratzinger Foundation: https://www.ewtn.com/library/Theology...)
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December 6, 2023
La Lloma
Reflexión: Realmente la religión es el opio del pueblo? A primera vista, si. Después de leer la primera estación lo pienso… viene a liberar a los oprimidos… Pero esta es una lectura únicamente superficial, que te va cambiando la visión conforme avanzas leyendo las escenas, y entras en ese diálogo tan característico que siempre plantea Ratzinger.
Reflexión: Realmente la religión es el opio del pueblo? A primera vista, si. Después de leer la primera estación lo pienso… viene a liberar a los oprimidos… Pero esta es una lectura únicamente superficial, que te va cambiando la visión conforme avanzas leyendo las escenas, y entras en ese diálogo tan característico que siempre plantea Ratzinger.
March 10, 2017
Pope Benedict's Way of the Cross used on Good Friday 2005 at the Coliseum in Rome. Contains relevant Scripture, a meditation, and a beautiful prayer for each station. Perfect for Lent. Can be prayed/read in about 45 minutes. I'd consider using this on a parish level.
April 14, 2010
This volume brilliantly combines sacred art with reflections on the Stations of the Cross. Useful both as a meditation aid for praying the stations or as a quick-read reference book. Great insights on the Passion of Christ by Pope Benedict XVI.
January 5, 2023
This is a new one for me, with amazing artwork and deep meditations. As a new read on an old topic this one really shook things up for me. It drew me in to the meditations and prayers in a new and intriguing ways.
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