It was a joy to sit down with Mark Brumley, the President of Ignatius Press to discuss this fantastic meditations book featuring the work of Pope Benedict XVI.
Summary of the Episode
In this conversation, Will Wright interviews Mark Brumley, the president of Ignatius Press, about a new book titled 'God is Ever New: Meditations on Life, Love, and Freedom' by Pope Benedict XVI. The book is a collection of excerpts from various writings of Pope Benedict, including homilies, audiences, and encyclicals. Brumley highlights the accessibility and clarity of Pope Benedict's writing, emphasizing that he communicates the stakes and the transformative power of encountering Jesus. They discuss the themes of love, reason, and the event of encountering God in the book, as well as Pope Benedict's devotion to prayer and his human side. Brumley suggests that the book is suitable for Eucharistic adoration and morning devotional time.
Takeaways
The book 'God is Ever New' is a collection of excerpts from various writings of Pope Benedict XVI, including homilies, audiences, and encyclicals.
Pope Benedict's writing is accessible and clear, communicating the stakes and the transformative power of encountering Jesus.
The book explores themes of love, reason, and the event of encountering God.
Pope Benedict's devotion to prayer and his human side are evident in his writings.
The book is suitable for Eucharistic adoration and morning devotional time.
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God is Ever New: Meditations on Life, Love, and Freedom - Pope Benedict XVI
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Ep. 49 - God is Ever New: Pope Benedict XVI w/ Mark Brumley