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I Call You Friends:
Presented in a new compact format - strongly branded for shelf impact, pocket-sized with a price to match!I Call You Friends falls into two parts. In the first half, Father Radcliffe writes of his own life, from a privileged childhood and education at Downside to his calling to a life of poverty as a Dominican friar. The second half consists of addresses and talks the author has given to a range of audiences, from Manila to Prague to Mexico. In all of them, Father Radcliffe talks of fundamental religious truths in a manner which is potent yet undogmatic.
288 pages, Paperback
First published April 26, 2001
About the author
Timothy Radcliffe
94 books36 followersCardinal Timothy Radcliffe, a former Master of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), is a well-known progressive theologian whose views on some of the Church’s moral teachings, particularly homosexuality, have caused considerable controversy.
Born on August 22, 1945, Radcliffe is one of six children who had a privileged upbringing: on his father’s side he descends from an Anglican clergyman whose own father had been raised to a baronetcy in the 19th century, adopting the name Radcliffe. He joined the English Province of the Dominican Order in 1965 and was ordained priest in 1971. He studied at Blackfriars College and St. John’s College in Oxford, as well as in Paris under noted French theologian Yves Congar, a proponent of the contested Nouvelle Théologie liberal movement. In October 2023 and at the Pope’s invitation, Radcliffe offered spiritual reflections to members of the Synod on Synodality, beginning with a pre-synod retreat. At the synod’s second and final Rome meeting in October 2024, Radcliffe was given an expanded role, offering spiritual reflections throughout much of the month-long meeting as well as at a retreat before the assembly began. He spoke, among other topics, on the importance of listening and dialogue, being open to God’s Providence, and cautioning against fear-driven decision-making, whether fear of change or fear of staying the same.
After Pope Francis announced in October 2024 he would elevate Father Radcliffe to the College of Cardinals, Radcliffe requested an exemption from dressing like a cardinal which the Pope granted in “full understanding,” freeing him “from using such elaborate clothing.”
Born on August 22, 1945, Radcliffe is one of six children who had a privileged upbringing: on his father’s side he descends from an Anglican clergyman whose own father had been raised to a baronetcy in the 19th century, adopting the name Radcliffe. He joined the English Province of the Dominican Order in 1965 and was ordained priest in 1971. He studied at Blackfriars College and St. John’s College in Oxford, as well as in Paris under noted French theologian Yves Congar, a proponent of the contested Nouvelle Théologie liberal movement. In October 2023 and at the Pope’s invitation, Radcliffe offered spiritual reflections to members of the Synod on Synodality, beginning with a pre-synod retreat. At the synod’s second and final Rome meeting in October 2024, Radcliffe was given an expanded role, offering spiritual reflections throughout much of the month-long meeting as well as at a retreat before the assembly began. He spoke, among other topics, on the importance of listening and dialogue, being open to God’s Providence, and cautioning against fear-driven decision-making, whether fear of change or fear of staying the same.
After Pope Francis announced in October 2024 he would elevate Father Radcliffe to the College of Cardinals, Radcliffe requested an exemption from dressing like a cardinal which the Pope granted in “full understanding,” freeing him “from using such elaborate clothing.”
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February 29, 2024
Great read: Timothy explains many facets of Dominican Charism and life in a context I can understand!
November 14, 2013
Judul : I Call You Friends – Kamulah Sahabat-Sahabat-Ku!
Penulis : Timothy Radcliffe O.P.
Penerjemah : F.X. Bambang Kussriyanto
Tebal buku : 180 halaman
Penerbit : Dioma Publishing
Jenis Buku : Spiritualitas
ISBN : 979-26-1403-6
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Seorang martir yang hendak dibunuh berani berkata, “Kemenangan itu sudah pasti!” Berhadapan dengan penderitaan manusia, perang, kemiskinan, dan kebencian, kita juga bisa berkata, “Kemenangan itu sudah pasti.” Ketika kemampuan kita untuk mengasihi dan keberanian kita tampak dihancurkan, kita bisa berkata, “Kemenangan itu sudah pasti!”…
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Buku ini adalah wawancara pribadi dari Timothy Radcliffe O.P. seorang anggota Ordo Pengkhotbah (OP, atau Ordo Dominikan) oleh seorang wartawan Perancis. Beliau terpilih menjadi Ketua Ordo Dominikan sejak tahun 1992. Lewat buku ini kita dapat mengenal secara intim jati diri Timothy dengan berbagai pergumulan dan pengalaman hidupnya selama menjadi seorang Dominikan, dan dalam prosesnya, kita dapat belajar tentang apa Ordo Dominikan itu, sejarah, keadaan dan tujuan masa depan yang ingin dicapainya.
Buku ini juga sangat cocok bagi orang-orang yang sedang berpikir untuk menanggapi panggilan sebagai imam ataupun pemerhati para gembala Gereja Katolik. Dengan bahasa yang sederhana, Timothy memberikan gambaran yang jelas tentang suka duka panggilan imam serta tantangan yang harus dihadapi di jaman modern ini.
Dan terutama, buku ini berbicara tentang Injil dan ajaran Gereja Katolik. Permenungan yang dihadirkan dalam buku ini dapat menyentuh dan membangkitkan iman yang benar akan Tuhan yang kita sembah. Dengan ukuran buku yang kecil (12x19cm), buku ini dapat menjadi bacaan ringan untuk menemani perjalanan Anda. Biarlah melalui buku ini, kita semakin dekat dengan Yesus sahabat kita sehingga kita berani berkata dalam berbagai kesulitan hidup, “Kemenangan itu sudah pasti!”
Penulis : Timothy Radcliffe O.P.
Penerjemah : F.X. Bambang Kussriyanto
Tebal buku : 180 halaman
Penerbit : Dioma Publishing
Jenis Buku : Spiritualitas
ISBN : 979-26-1403-6
***
Seorang martir yang hendak dibunuh berani berkata, “Kemenangan itu sudah pasti!” Berhadapan dengan penderitaan manusia, perang, kemiskinan, dan kebencian, kita juga bisa berkata, “Kemenangan itu sudah pasti.” Ketika kemampuan kita untuk mengasihi dan keberanian kita tampak dihancurkan, kita bisa berkata, “Kemenangan itu sudah pasti!”…
***
Buku ini adalah wawancara pribadi dari Timothy Radcliffe O.P. seorang anggota Ordo Pengkhotbah (OP, atau Ordo Dominikan) oleh seorang wartawan Perancis. Beliau terpilih menjadi Ketua Ordo Dominikan sejak tahun 1992. Lewat buku ini kita dapat mengenal secara intim jati diri Timothy dengan berbagai pergumulan dan pengalaman hidupnya selama menjadi seorang Dominikan, dan dalam prosesnya, kita dapat belajar tentang apa Ordo Dominikan itu, sejarah, keadaan dan tujuan masa depan yang ingin dicapainya.
Buku ini juga sangat cocok bagi orang-orang yang sedang berpikir untuk menanggapi panggilan sebagai imam ataupun pemerhati para gembala Gereja Katolik. Dengan bahasa yang sederhana, Timothy memberikan gambaran yang jelas tentang suka duka panggilan imam serta tantangan yang harus dihadapi di jaman modern ini.
Dan terutama, buku ini berbicara tentang Injil dan ajaran Gereja Katolik. Permenungan yang dihadirkan dalam buku ini dapat menyentuh dan membangkitkan iman yang benar akan Tuhan yang kita sembah. Dengan ukuran buku yang kecil (12x19cm), buku ini dapat menjadi bacaan ringan untuk menemani perjalanan Anda. Biarlah melalui buku ini, kita semakin dekat dengan Yesus sahabat kita sehingga kita berani berkata dalam berbagai kesulitan hidup, “Kemenangan itu sudah pasti!”
August 3, 2011
I've just finished the book and I liked it. I've heard it said that the book sold better because of the addition of part 1: the questionnaire. Be that as it may, I like the essays very much and would have bought the book for them only. The works of the Friars Preacher are always excellent and very well attuned to the day, as they should be. I shall be looking for more books by Fr. Radcliffe.
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