The message of gods mercy is not an unworldly or impractical theory. Cardinal kaspers response to what mercy is, and fr. Cardinal kasper and archbishop vincenzo paglia, president of the pontifical academy for life, are together presenting the book in rome. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read mercy. Cardinal walter kasper, the popes theologian, reveals. In your book mercy, you argue that mercy is basic to gods nature. T he fact that first things published a long article on my book mercy. German cardinal, author of book on mercy, to address world. Pope francis from one the leading intellects in the church todayone whom pope francis has described as a superb theologiancomes perhaps his most important book yet. The essence of the gospel and the key to the christian life was written by cardinal walter kasper, president emeritus of the. Mercy quotes by walter kasper meet your next favorite book. Cardinal walter kasper said with a laugh during an appearance monday at fordham university. In one part of that long presentation, cardinal kasper envisaged a possible way. German cardinal walter kasper has made much out of this in his recent publications, most particularly his work mercy.
Cardinal kasper, the popes theologian, downplays vatican. Oct 10, 2014 the mercy promised by cardinal kasper causes men and women not only to remain in sin but to commit new sins of sacrilege. The book received a more extendedand criticalassessment in daniel p. Samaritan who felt compassion, then descended in the dirt of the street. This book has done me so much good, pope francis from one of the leading intellects in the church todayone whom pope francis has described as a superb theologiancomes perhaps his most important book yet. Heroism kasper believes is not for the average christian. From one the leading intellects in the church todayone whom pope francis has described as a superb theologiancomes perhaps his most important book yet. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. You are born gay on the eve of the vatican synod on marriage and the family, progressive german cardinal walter kasper has come out publicly against doctrinal fundamentalism in the church, while expressing his hope that the synod will open a dialogue on contraception for catholics and reconsider. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life by cardinal walter kasper, which was recently published in english by paulist press. Our author, in this manner, after having examined attentively the message of mercy in the old testament and in the preaching of jesus, offers important reflections for a.
Walter kasper has 114 books on goodreads with 1173 ratings. Bibliography one beginning resources for the jubilee. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life kindle edition by kasper, cardinal walter. Mercy and the theology of cardinal kasper voice of the family. A little mercy makes the world less cold and more just. German cardinal, author of book on mercy, to address worlds. Apr 06, 2015 cardinal walter kasper is working to ensure that the.
The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life translated by walter madges. Cardinal kasperwhos in the us on a tour promoting his book mercy, in which he explains the kasper proposal for allowing divorced and remarried catholics to receive communionhas been. In the book, kasper includes an epilogue that expands on the prospects for francis papacy, and the cardinal is more nuanced, even uncertain. The message of mercy and its importance today boston college. The book has opened my eyes to a merciful god like jesus christ vs the angry god portrayed in the torah, particularly exodus. Sep 08, 2015 german cardinal walter kasper has made much out of this in his recent publications, most particularly his work mercy. He looks at empathy and compassion as a starting point for theological reflection on the topic. But how god is merciful is a theological conundrum, especially if we conceive of god in metaphysical terms as pure being. Before serving as president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity 20012010, kasper was bishop of rottenburgstuttgart 19891999. Mercy pain and suffering have been universal human experiences since our beginning. John xxiii sought the medicine of mercy over that of severity in.
The essence of the gospel and the key to christian existence is an honor even when the article is a critique, whichas usual in academic disputesneeds critique from my side as well. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life paulist press, 2014. Cardinal kasper affirms this himself with great clarity in his book mercy. Apr 16, 2014 it is easy to see why pope francis exclaimed the book did him a lot of good. Apr 03, 2015 pope francis has repeatedly said he expects his papacy to be a brief one, but cardinal walter kasper is working to ensure that the pontiffs legacy endures long after this pope leaves the scene. Kasperintvfinal5 when cardinal kasper came to my parish he met with our young adult ministry, apostolist, to talk with us about mercy and mercy. Cardinal kaspers public support for dissent undermines. The troubling case of cardinal kasper onepeterfive. In these days, i have been able to read a book by a cardinal cardinal kasper, a talented theologian, a good theologian on mercy. In mercy, the important new book praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy while holding these devastating facts and questions in hand. Cardinal kasper explains in detail the study, in systematic theology, of justice and a punitive god. Neither is it only a matter of sentimental sympathy. Cardinal kasper defends irelands gay marriage decision. Cardinal walter kasper s most recent book sets aside as inadequate the mercy justice divide because there is a breadth to gods justice that encompasses mercy.
We greet with great interest the theological effort of cardinal walter kasper to restore the theme of gods mercy not only to the centre of the churchs preaching and pastoral approach, but above all to the centre of theological reflection. Sep 09, 2014 the primary aim of kaspers book on mercy, all the same, is to give systematic order to the great absentee in theological speculation and debate, provoking a wider awareness. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian. Cardinal kaspers speech on divorce, remarriage, and communion. Kasper had recently obtained a few spanish translations of his book simply called mercy. All religions ask, in one way or another, where suffering comes from, why it exists, and what it means. Dave dwyer, csp, interview walter cardinal kasper about his new book, mercy, his work on interfaith issues, and being a part of the papal conclave. Cardinal walter kasper reveals the brains behind pope.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of cardinal walter kasper books online. Feb 18, 2014 describing kasper as a superb theologian, the pope said his book on mercy has done me so much good, so much good. The leadup to the synod has been dominated by the theme of mercy and especially by consideration of how that might apply to the situation of the divorced and remarried. In one of his first statements after his election, pope francis said of cardinal walter kasper s book mercy that this book has done me so much good. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jan 17, 2017 cardinal walter kasper on mercy mary catherine brouder january 17, 2017 matt malone, s.
Cardinal kasper said that feeling mercy, that this word changes everything. In his recent book on mercy, which appeared in german in 2012 and was then translated into italian by queriniana giornale di teologia 361 in. May 29, 2015 cardinal kasper made a link between the events in ireland and the doctrine of the catholic church, when he said it now becomes harder for the church to explain its own moral position to others in. The 81yearold kasper, who served as the vaticans chief ecumenical officer under popes john paul ii and benedict xvi, is seen as a close ally of pope francis. Love, which is proven in mercy, can and must become the foundation of a new culture for our lives, the church, and for society. The mercy promised by cardinal kasper causes men and women not only to remain in sin but to commit new sins of sacrilege. Available for the first time in english, cardinal kasper looks to capture the essence of the gospel message. In a twohour address to a consistory on the family last month, cardinal walter kasper discussed marriage and family life, devoting the last section to. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life, as well as the publication of his address to the consistory of cardinals in february 2014 the gospel of the family. Walter cardinal kasper born 5 mar 1933 president emeritus of promoting christian unity. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life. For the moment being it can be left open whether the same term, mercy, has the same meaning in the bible and in the koran. Kasper s basic proposal in his book that mercy is the primary way in which we understand god and the primary characteristic of. Saint john paul ii and cardinal kasper on mercy and holiness.
Cardinal walter kaspers most recent book translated into english bristles with the claim that mercy has been criminally neglected in recent dogmatic theology, a disappointing, even. Home articles mercy and the theology of cardinal kasper. The cardinals book is set to be published in english in early may. In mercy, the important new book praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy while holding these. In this lecture, cardinal kasper speaks on the topic of his newly translated book mercy.
That the book in question is mercy will likely not come as a surprise given that mercy has shown itself to be so prominent a part of pope franciss words and actions. Cardinal walter kasper, the popes theologian, reveals the brains behind francis heart religion news service religion news service rome rns pope francis has repeatedly said he expects his papacy to be a brief one, but cardinal walter kasper is working to ensure that the pontiffs legacy endures long after this pope leaves the scene. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Cardinal walter kasper, the popes theologian, reveals the. Oct 10, 2014 home articles mercy and the theology of cardinal kasper. It includes a blurb from pope francis, who has made mercy a cornerstone of his. Cardinal kasper whos in the us on a tour promoting his book mercy, in which he explains the kasper proposal for allowing divorced and remarried catholics to receive communionhas been. In view of the publication and presentation of the book, cardinal walter kasper granted vatican news an interview specifically regarding the debate that pope francis apostolic exhortation sparked as well as. Cardinal kaspers public support for dissent undermines his. Rome rns pope francis has repeatedly said he expects his papacy to be a brief one, but cardinal walter kasper is working to ensure that the pontiffs legacy endures long after this pope leaves the scene. I can understand why pope francis has praised this book. It includes chapters on mercy from a philosophical point of view, in the bible and in the teaching of jesus.
Pope francis, who chose gods mercy as the theme of his first angelus address on the sunday after his election, credited the influence of cardinal kasper on his choice of topic. Before serving as president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity 20012010, kasper was. In a twohour address to a consistory on the family last month, cardinal walter kasper discussed marriage and family life. Cardinal walter kasper in this lecture, cardinal kasper speaks on the topic of his newly translated book mercy. Compassionate, bold, and brilliant, cardinal kasper has written a book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mercy. Jun 02, 2016 in rereading cardinal walter kaspers book mercy. Kasper sees no substantial difference between benedict. Mercy and the theology of cardinal kasper zenit english. German cardinal walter kasper is pictured before pope franciss celebration of vespers on new years eve in st. Meet the 82yearold progressive german cardinal who has. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life kindle edition by cardinal walter kasper author format.
Pope francis said of cardinal walter kaspers book mercy that this book has. And it did me such good, that book, but dont think that im publicizing the books of my cardinals. Cardinal walter kasper on mercy mary catherine brouder january 17, 2017 matt malone, s. In these days, i have been able to read a book by a cardinalcardinal kasper, a talented theologian, a good theologianon mercy. Team up with the cardinals and mercy to fight pediatric cancer with mercy discount ticket days. From the first days of his pontificate two years ago, francis singled out kasper for high praise.
In his latest book, mercy, cardinal walter kasper offers a comprehensive study that reads as a scholarly meditation in service of rescuing mercy from the edges of reflection on the very mystery of god. The term mercy is present and fundamental in the bible and in the koran as well. Kaspers basic proposal in his bookthat mercy is the primary way in which we understand god and the primary characteristic of living a christian lifecan be. Hence st thomas aquinas affirms the definition of st augustine that mercy is heartfelt sympathy for anothers. In his latest book, mercy, cardinal walter kasper offers a comprehensive study that. Oct 04, 2015 in his new book, kasper suggests that the synod open a dialogue on the issue of contraception among the faithful, saying that this schism cannot last. Kasper sees no substantial difference between benedict and. The cardinal also asserts that in recent decades, the church has become too doctrinalistic and juridically minded and needs to focus more on mercy. I cannot help them, he added, referring to his critics in rome. An interview with cardinal walter kasper commonweal magazine. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life hardcover april 16, 2014 by cardinal walter kasper author visit amazon s cardinal walter kasper page. Cardinal walter kaspers most recent book sets aside as. A further grave misunderstanding of mercy is one which would end up disregarding, in the name of mercy, the divine. Walter kasper notes in this stimulating book that gods mercy has not found its place within this framework.
Inside the vaticans lodgings, he happened to hand one to an argentine cardinal staying in the. Forgetting mercy is, therefore, not some kind of secondary marginal problem for the doctrine of god. Cardinal kasper s invitation, which he reiterated in these pages last week the message of mercy, 915, is rooted in the imperative of mercy, which he sees as the central message of the. Describing cardinal kasper as a superb theologian, the pope said his book on mercy has done me so much good, so much good. John paul ii, and the theological imperative of pope. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life ebook written by cardinal walter kasper. Walter kasper born 5 march 1933 is a german roman catholic cardinal and theologian. Kasper is on a lecture tour to promote his most recent book, mercy. May 06, 2014 cardinal walter kasper said with a laugh during an appearance monday at fordham university. He is president emeritus of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity, having served as its president from 2001 to 2010. Saint john paul ii and cardinal kasper on mercy and holiness by tom gourlay with the year of mercy just around the corner, it is fitting to return to what is perhaps the greatest explication of the doctrine of mercy in recent years, that of pope, now saint, john paul ii in his encyclical dives in misericordia.