Let God's Light Shine Forth: The Spiritual Vision of Pope Benedict XVI

by Robert Moynihan

Though he was a familiar Church leader for many years before becoming pope, there has been little awareness of the spiritual side of Benedict XVI. Now for the first time readers are given a brilliant overview of the Pope’s most inspirational teachings in Let God’s Light Shine Forth . Editor Robert Moynihan offers an understanding introduction to the life and work of Pope Benedict XVI and then presents an absorbing collection of his most persuasive words. Within these pages, Pope Benedict XVI introduces a God who is good, beautiful, and true, the fountain of all life. The most important thing for each person, in Benedict’s view, is to discover and develop a loving relationship with God, because this is the way to the deepest and most lasting happiness that human beings can experience. Even in our darkest moments, he teaches, we can have hope that all things will ultimately work out in a wonderful way to show God’s glory and bring blessedness to individual men and women.

Genres: Religion, Catholic

224 pages, Paperback

First published June 7, 2005

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very interesting look into Pope Benedict's theological formation. It was a perfect blend of his biographical history and theological beliefs. He truly believed in what he was doing in the Catholic Church. I was fairly ambivalent about Benedict's papacy, but after reading this I see what a huge role he played in everything from Vatican II to modern theology. Not that I ever disrespected him or thought poorly of him, but this book made me realize what a blessing he was to the Catholic faith during his lifetime. It made me look at his papacy in a totally new light.

I'm not certain anyone outside of the Catholic faith would see the beauty in this book, but if you are interested in learning about Catholic theology it may be a helpful read. It is a beautifully written book about a fascinating man who helped shape faith.

[David Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a shiny light

I always feel like I've learned something important about religion when I read interviews with Pope Benedict. There was a prayer in the book that really made me think about life. Overall I give the book 5 out of 5 stars.I would recommend it to everyone.

[Miss Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

3. 5 stars

Having not had the opportunity to read much of Pope Emeritus Father Benedict's works during his papacy, it was wonderful to read this and get an overview of his life and work as he came to papal throne back in 2005.

Just a few random quotes I liked...

Two things are very clear in the Holy Scripture. In the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans, he clearly says, "The fidelity of God is absolutely clear. He is faithful to His promises." And so, the people of Abraham are always God's people, on the one hand. And he says also clearly, "All Israel will be saved." But, it is also clear that Jesus is the Savior, not only of the other peoples, he is a Jew and he is the Savior, especially of his own people. St. Bernard of Clairvaux said, "God saved, reserved for himself, the salvation of Israel. He will do it in His Own Person." And so, we have to leave it to God's self, to see, convinced and knowing, that Christ is Savior of all of His Own people, and of all people. But how He will do it is in God's Hand.

EWTN Interview with Raymond Arroyo, Sept. 5, 2003

Pain is part of being human. Anyone who really wanted to get rid of suffering would have to get rid of love before anything else, because there can be no love without suffering, because it always demands an element of self-sacrifice, because, given temperamental differences and the drama of situations, it will always bring with it renunciation and pain... Anyone who has inwardly accepted suffering becomes more mature and more understanding of others, becomes more human.

God and the World: A Conversation with Peter Seewald

The mercy of Christ is not a cheap grace; it does not presume evil is trivial. Christ carries on his body and on his soul all the weight of evil, and all its destructive force.

Recommended as an introduction to HH Pope Benedict XVI. Now off to start his Jesus of Nazareth books!

[Aras · Rating 5 out of 5]

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