The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium) is the long-awaited teaching of Pope Francis on the proclamation of the Gospel. Pope Francis is calling upon the Church and the world with encouragement to begin a new chapter in evangelization. This dynamic document is written in the plain, everyday language for which the pope has become famous.
^Francis, Francis IThe Joy of the Gospel : Evangelii Gaudium: Apostolic Exhortation by Francis and Francis I (2013, Hardcover)ISBN 9781601374585 (revised Dec 2017)
This book really does exceed my expectations, maybe because it is so easy to read and it seems to be written from the Holy Father's heart and experience. The format, numbered and delineated paragraphs, makes this perfect for mediation reflections during evening prayer time. And' no' I am not a religious, I am a 79 year old widow, loving hearing from the Holy Father on a personal level.Pope Francis does not downplay any of the Church's teachings he merely asks that the teaching be done in a loving, gentle m..
