The Gospel of the Family by Perez-Soba & Kampowski
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THE GOSPEL OF THE FAMILY
Going Beyond Cardinal Kasper's Proposal in the Debate on Marriage...
Juan Jose Perez-Soba & Stephan Kampowski
Softcover - 255pp Walter Cardinal Kasper created an international media stir when he proposed allowing divorced and civilly remarried Catholics to receive the sacraments after a penitential period. But is this something the Church can even authorize? As the Church enters into the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on Marriage and the Family, this book takes up the Kasper Proposal and sorts the helpful from the problematic. Never separating pastoral concerns from doctrinal considerations, the authors engage Cardinal Kaspers ideas with respect, but also at times with some profound disagreement. How can we heal the wounds of a broken culture? How do we best support families, given the challenges of modern life? What is truly merciful? If the family is central to both society and the Church, how do we best express the truth of its importance? As the authors delve into the matter, they discuss how the early Church addressed issues of marriage and separation, and review the history of Church practice and discipline on marriage. They also explore how contemporary moral attitudes have shaped modern perceptions of marriage and divorce, and how the Church can offer pastoral guidance in this area. The good points of Cardinal Kaspers proposal are discussed, but also the ways in which his proposal falls short in presenting the Gospel of the Family as the center of our understanding of married life. Stay informed with this essential guide to one of the most important debates in the Church today. Add this essential Catholic book to your cart or wish list above.
Going Beyond Cardinal Kasper's Proposal in the Debate on Marriage...
Juan Jose Perez-Soba & Stephan Kampowski
Softcover - 255pp Walter Cardinal Kasper created an international media stir when he proposed allowing divorced and civilly remarried Catholics to receive the sacraments after a penitential period. But is this something the Church can even authorize? As the Church enters into the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on Marriage and the Family, this book takes up the Kasper Proposal and sorts the helpful from the problematic. Never separating pastoral concerns from doctrinal considerations, the authors engage Cardinal Kaspers ideas with respect, but also at times with some profound disagreement. How can we heal the wounds of a broken culture? How do we best support families, given the challenges of modern life? What is truly merciful? If the family is central to both society and the Church, how do we best express the truth of its importance? As the authors delve into the matter, they discuss how the early Church addressed issues of marriage and separation, and review the history of Church practice and discipline on marriage. They also explore how contemporary moral attitudes have shaped modern perceptions of marriage and divorce, and how the Church can offer pastoral guidance in this area. The good points of Cardinal Kaspers proposal are discussed, but also the ways in which his proposal falls short in presenting the Gospel of the Family as the center of our understanding of married life. Stay informed with this essential guide to one of the most important debates in the Church today. Add this essential Catholic book to your cart or wish list above.
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