The joy of the gospel =
Subtitle: Evangelii Gaudium
By: Pope Francis ; foreword by Robert Barron ; afterword by James Martin, S.J.
Contributors: Francis, Pope, 1936-
Edition: First U.S. Edition.
Publisher: Image
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9780553419535; 9780553419542
Subjects: Doctrines; Mission of the church; Papal documents; Doctrinal Theology; Catholic Church; Evangelistic work; Papal Encyclicals
Other titles: Evangelii Gaudium
Work titles: Evangelii gaudium
Description: This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God's Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Translated to English from Latin.
Table of contents: title: The church's missionary transformation; title: Amid the crisis of communal commitment; title: The proclamation of the gospel; title: The social dimension of evangelization; title: Spirit-filled evangelizers.