Pope Francis' Spirituality & Our Story

By Robert E Lauder

Pope Francis' Spirituality and Our Story

Pope Francis' Spirituality and Our Story by Rev. Robert E. Lauder, published by Resurrection Press, is a reflective Catholic spiritual book written by a philosopher, professor (at St. John's University), and priest. It draws directly from Pope Francis's early writings, homilies, and teachings especially from his first year as pope to explore core themes of Christian spirituality, while encouraging readers to connect these ideas to their own personal lives and relationship with God.

The book is not a biography of Pope Francis or a systematic theology, but rather an invitation to deeper personal meditation. Fr. Lauder uses the pope's emphasis on mercy, humility, joy, and encounter with others to highlight how God's loving relationship with humanity is revealed in everyday human stories. It portrays spirituality as relational and incarnational--rooted in God's self-giving love--and applies Francis's insights to help readers reflect on their own "story" of faith, vulnerability, and growth.

Key bullet points:

Core focus -- Explores Pope Francis's spirituality through themes like poverty of spirit (humility and detachment), mercy, joy in the Gospel, beauty, encounter with the poor/marginalized, and God's profound personal love for each individual.Personal application -- Invites readers to meditate on their own relationship with God, seeing parallels between Francis's teachings and their personal journeys, struggles, and experiences of grace.Influences and style -- Incorporates reflections on beauty, film, literature, and art as ways to encounter the divine (drawing from Lauder's background in philosophy and culture), while emphasizing Francis's call to a merciful, inclusive Church.Overall message -- Celebrates the "miracle of God's love" for every person; portrays faith as a dynamic, giving relationship rather than rigid rules, encouraging a spirituality of joy, compassion, and openness.Audience and purpose -- Aimed at Catholics seeking inspiration from Pope Francis's fresh approach; suitable for personal reading, prayer, or small-group discussion in parish or retreat settings.

The book is part of a series of Lauder's works on Pope Francis for he also wrote "Pope Francis' Profound Personalism and Poverty."

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Fr. Lauder, philosopher, teacher, and pastoral priest invites us to meditate more fully on our own relationship with God using themes from the writings and homilies of Pope Francis. With keen imagination, this extraordinary storyteller uses art, literature, and cinema to enhance our appreciation of God's mysterious and awesome love for each person.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933066172
• ISBN13: 9781933066172
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Resurrection Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.4"