The Gospel According to St. Paul: Meditations on His Life and Letters

by Carlo Maria Martini

Book Overview

From his famous conversion, to his imprisonment in Rome, to his single-hearted desire to live and die for God's glory, St. Paul's life mirrors the gospel story-a story of salvation, passion, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1593251459
• ISBN13: 9781593251451
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Word Among Us Press
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A small book every Catholic should read

This short book by Cardinal Martini gives a great analysis that brings to life both Saint Paul's conversion and evangelization struggles and through specific verses of Paul's major letters, an explanation of the evangelization problems he faced and how he dealt with them. The selected verses provide good meditative examples, explaining Paul's intent and specific teachings to correct the problems arising in the formation of these new church communities. A great examination of the problems that faced the growth and evolution of the new church with explanations and reflections that are highly relevant today.

Excellent meditations on the life and works of St Paul

The collection of talks were written for monthly gatherings of young adults when Cardinal Martini was in Milan. It is an excellent starting point for further reflection and meditation on the figure of Saint Paul and his written legacy to the Church. You can tell that Cardinal Martini is not simply presenting a "paper" on Saint Paul, but is guiding the listener into prayer with him. I plan on using this resource as an introduction to Bible study on St Paul for young adults.

Book Review

A helpful resource into the writings of the "Apostle to the Gentiles." Useful as an introduction.

The Gospel according to St. Paul

Cardinal Martini has provided a special meditation on St. Paul especially useful for the Holy Year dedicated to St. Paul. I have enjoyed many of Cardinal Martini's books over the years.