It is difficult to understand how a catholic cardinal could take it upon himself to contradict the explicit teaching of christ. German cardinal walter kasper has emerged as pope francis theological spokesman. Compassionate, bold, and brilliant, cardinal kasper has written a book. 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.
He is president emeritus of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity, having served as its president from 2001 to 2010. Pope francis yesterday, before falling asleep, though not to fall asleep, i read, or reread, cardinal kaspers remarks. It includes chapters on mercy from a philosophical point of view, in the bible and in the teaching of jesus. The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life cardinal walter kasper on. Cardinals collaborate on book to defend church doctrine on divorce, remarriage. German cardinal, author of book on mercy, to address worlds. For i am god and no mortal, the holy one in your midst, and i will not come in wrath hos 11. The catholic church of the 21st century will have a charismatic face, declared cardinal walter kasper in the national cathedral. 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. Written by theologian walter cardinal kasper university of tubingen, and ably translated into english by brian mcneil, leadership in the church.
Gods holiness, his being wholly other, in contradistinction to everything human, is disclosed not in his righteous anger, not even in his inscrutable. German cardinal, author of book on mercy, to address world. Various chapters in this book speak of the end of the confessional age, luther in the spirit on modern times, ecumenical discovery of catholicity, and an ecumenism of charity. It offers a response to cardinal walter kasper s call for the church to open its doors to allow divorcedand. Searching for christian unity john paul ii, cardinal.
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Feb 18, 2014 retired german cardinal walter kasper, a theologian who has been searching for a new pastoral approach to divorced and remarried catholics for more than 20 years, was scheduled to address the feb. Cardinal kasper is enjoying the spotlight, and taking heat. Walter kasper books list of books by walter kasper. He looks at empathy and compassion as a starting point for theological reflection on the topic. Catholic church sources have dismissed rumors that pope francis is annoyed by an ignatius press book critical of cardinal walter kaspers position on. Dec 12, 2017 munich, germany the controversy regarding amoris laetitia has come to an end, according to german cardinal walter kasper. Jesus the christ 9780809120819 by walter cardinal kasper.
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. Cardinal walter kasper shares insightful reflections on. Walter kasper is a german cardinal of the roman catholic church. Cardinal walter kasper seems to be the reason why the catholic church has been speaking about mercy so frequently these days. In this important and much discussed lecture on issues of marriage and family, kasper advocates for stronger appreciation of the particular difficulties the family faces today. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Munich, germany the controversy regarding amoris laetitia has come to an end, according to german cardinal walter kasper.
Oct 02, 2015 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 situation of homosexuals. Jesus the christ by walter cardinal kasper and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The other reason for this expectation is that cardinal walter kasper had recently published his own book about pope francis, entitled pope francis revolution of tenderness and love. Understanding cardinal walter kasper the eminent austrian philosopher thomas stark contends that the controversial cardinal is one who filters st. T he fact that first things published a long article on my book mercy. The cardinal then reflects on the structures of sin within the family, including family problems, tensions between men and women, and the suffering of women. In it, the curial official who has become synonymous with the proposal to give holy communion to the divorced and remarried makes some important revelations about the aftermath of amoris laetitia al, as well as the thinking that shaped it.
Cardinal kaspers speech on marriage to be released as book. Jul 25, 2014 back in may, i offered some general comments on the question of communion for divorced and remarried catholics which looms over the synod on the family scheduled for this autumn in rome, and may represent one of the defining controversies of pope franciss pontificate and then wrote what was intended to be the first of two posts addressing cardinal walter kaspers highprofile case. 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. The pope opened the session by offering some words of encouragement for cardinal walter kasper, who led the main discussion on the family on thursday morning.
Essential spiritual writings of the influential german bishop along with a brief biography. Walter kasper download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Cardinal kasper considers the rediscovery of the gospel of the family, the family s place in the order of creation, and the vision of the family in the book of genesis and in god s plan. It offers a response to cardinal walter kaspers call for the church to open its doors to allow divorcedand. A shorter and more concise book than i expected although gave a real sense of the. Catholic church sources have dismissed rumors that pope francis is annoyed by an ignatius press book critical of cardinal walter kasper s position on.
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. The other reason for this expectation is that cardinal walter kasper had recently published his own book about pope francis, entitled pope francis revolution of tenderness and love, and it. In this thoughtprovoking address given to the college of cardinals, cardinal walter kasper, whom pope francis has called a superb theologian, discusses everything that is beautiful about the family without avoiding its problems. Available for the first time in english, cardinal kasper looks to capture the essence of the gospel message. Discover book depositorys huge selection of cardinal walter kasper books online. Vatican sources deny that pope is upset over cardinals. Jan 05, 2019 cardinal walter kasper practically bounds down borgo pio as he heads to lunch at a favorite trattoria a few blocks from the vatican, a broad smile on his face. Commonweals interview with cardinal walter kasper book. Neither is divine mercy limited, exhausted or made exclusive. A leading voice of church renewal and reform in the postvatican ii era, cardinal walter kasper has played an important role under pope francis, who publicly endorsed kasper s book on mercy, a principal theme of his papacy. An ecumenical perspective 9780809153206 by walter kasper. The selections here on god, jesus christ, the holy spirit, the church, ecumenism, and. Cardinal kasper is far from controversies for a change.
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. Mercy quotes by walter kasper goodreads share book. The book, whose contributors included cardinal raymond burke, thenhead of the vaticans highest court, the vaticans doctrinal chief cardinal gerhard muller, and church historian cardinal walter brandmuller, aimed to counter arguments put forward by german cardinal walter kasper who had proposed a way to admit holy communion to divorced. And yet here we have perhaps the plainest evidence to date that cardinal walter kasper, bishopemeritus of the german diocese of rottenburgstuttgart, has. As an introduction to a man who has served the church in so many capacities, this overview offers a unique vista on. Cardinals collaborate on book to defend church doctrine on. As cardinal walter kasper turns 85, the former president of the pontifical council for the promotion of christian unity has written a new book published by the italian publisher queriniana. His keynote address was the highlight for me of the conference held at georgetown university vatican ii.
Mar 14, 2018 march 14, 2018 cardinal walter kasper, whose theology appears to be the chief inspiration for pope francis doctrine on giving holy communion to people living in states of. Walter kasper has 114 books on goodreads with 1157 ratings. Acknowledging this, pope francis has praised kasper s profound and serene theology. Integration requires a minimum basis of shared values, that is, a culture of mutual tolerance and respect in other words, what constitutes the heart of european culture. 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. Cardinal kasper defends irelands gay marriage decision.
The essence of the gospel and the key to christian life. Two years later, he was named a cardinal and promoted to be the councils president. This volume of spiritual writings reflects the major themes of kasper s long career. Discover book depositorys huge selection of walter kasper books online. The cardinals book is set to be published in english in early may. Europes experiment with multiculturalism, or the sidebyside existence of different cultures, has failed throughout the continent. Walter kasper is a gentle giant within the catholic community. May 29, 2015 the other reason for this expectation is that cardinal walter kasper had recently published his own book about pope francis, entitled pope francis revolution of tenderness and love, and it. Walter kasper born 5 march 1933 is a german roman catholic cardinal and theologian. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Apr 06, 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. Rome rns cardinal walter kasper practically bounds down borgo pio as he heads to lunch at a favorite trattoria a few blocks from the vatican, a broad smile on his face. Discount prices on books by walter kasper, including titles like seasons of grace. Cardinal walter kasper speaks with media in new york. Cardinal kasper looks to capture the essence of the gospel message. The theology of cardinal walter kasper is an exceptional volume from a remarkable range of leading scholars. Is pope francis upset about an ignatius press book. How traditional roles can serve the christian community today forthrightly addresses many of the most pressing questions facing catholic church leadership today. It is in this social and ecclesial context that cardinal walter kasper, the former president of the pontifical council for promoting christian unity, has. Cardinal kaspers book jesus the christ 1974 treats christology in three manners. The book received a more extendedand criticalassessment in daniel p. Cardinal walter kaspers contributions to theology, ecumenism, jewishchristian relations, and the pastoral life of the church. Jan 17, 2017 cardinal walter kasper on mercy mary catherine brouder january 17, 2017 matt malone, s. Retired german cardinal walter kasper, a theologian who has been searching for a new pastoral approach to divorced and remarried catholics for more than 20 years, was scheduled to address the feb.
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