WINNER OF THE MICHAEL RAMSEY PRIZE FOR THE BEST IN THEOLOGICAL WRITING
Winner of the Michael Ramsey prize for the best in theological writing. Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe is in demand the world over with Bishops, priests, lay people and above all young people. This new book is his response.
What is the Point of being a Christian? One is pointed to God, who is the point of everything. If one thinks of religion as just 'useful' then one has reduced it to another consumer product. But if we are pointed to God, then this should make a difference to how we live. This is not a moral superiority. Christians are usually no better than anyone else. But the lives of Christians should be marked by some form of hope, freedom, happiness and courage. If they are not then why should anyone believe a word they say?
In this new book, Cardinal Radcliffe is at his best, writing with a prophetic edge. His argument for Christian belief is profoundly Catholic and profoundly human. But what is just as remarkable, Radcliffe's argument for and interpretation of Christian Gospel is couched in a deep understanding of human nature and the problems and anxieties of modern men and women.
Radcliffe is far distant from the theologian's ivory tower and yet his understanding of the Gospel is profoundly theological. The frame of reference for this book is wide, and it is based amongst other things on Fr Radcliffe's pastoral experience of dealing with people with problematic marriages, those struggling with celibacy, those trying to understand the nature of religious authority and those trying to remain loyal to the Church which finds their sexual orientation 'irregular'.
WINNER OF THE MICHAEL RAMSEY PRIZE FOR THE BEST IN THEOLOGICAL WRITING
Winner of the Michael Ramsey prize for the best in theological writing. Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe is in demand the world over with Bishops, priests, lay people and above all young people. This new book is his response.
What is the Point of being a Christian? One is pointed to God, who is the point of everything. If one thinks of religion as just 'useful' then one has reduced it to another consumer product. But if we are pointed to God, then this should make a difference to how we live. This is not a moral superiority. Christians are usually no better than anyone else. But the lives of Christians should be marked by some form of hope, freedom, happiness and courage. If they are not then why should anyone believe a word they say?
In this new book, Cardinal Radcliffe is at his best, writing with a prophetic edge. His argument for Christian belief is profoundly Catholic and profoundly human. But what is just as remarkable, Radcliffe's argument for and interpretation of Christian Gospel is couched in a deep understanding of human nature and the problems and anxieties of modern men and women.
Radcliffe is far distant from the theologian's ivory tower and yet his understanding of the Gospel is profoundly theological. The frame of reference for this book is wide, and it is based amongst other things on Fr Radcliffe's pastoral experience of dealing with people with problematic marriages, those struggling with celibacy, those trying to understand the nature of religious authority and those trying to remain loyal to the Church which finds their sexual orientation 'irregular'.
Introduction
1 'I Will Awake the Dawn'
2 Learning Spontaneity
3 The Peaceful Sea
4 'Do Not Be Afraid'
5 The Body Electric
6 The Community of Truth
7 I Am Because We Are
8 Citizens of the Kingdom
9 Root Shock
10 Breeding Pandas
11 Without the Day of the Lord, We Cannot Live
Conclusion
Bibliography
Winner of the Michael Ramsey prize for the best in theological writing. Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe is in demand the world over with Bishops, priests, lay people and above all young people. This new book is his response.
Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe has been long been one of the
most popular preachers across the globe, speaking in retreats which
he gives in English or in his equally fluent French. He was
elevated to the rank of Cardinal by Pope Francis in December
2024.
Radcliffe has spent most of his life as a Dominican based at the
order’s Blackfriars base in Oxford, apart from his nine years as
master of the order in Rome, but has always travelled widely, being
in huge demand as a speaker.
He was the author of The Archbishop of Canterbury's 2009 Lent Book
Why Go to Church? His other books include Alive in God, Take the
Plunge and I Call You Friends, all published by Bloomsbury
Continuum.
Full of wisdom and insightful apercus... Radcliffe's book leavens
its philosophy with good jokes (''Tesco ergo sum - I shop therefore
I am''), references to contemporary novels and films and the
timeless, universal pleasures of wine.
*The Times*
Timothy Radcliffe has written a wholly admirable statement of what
it means to be a thoughtful, receptive, faithful, and generous
Christian in the West today....Radcliffe displays the Christian
life and tradition as being deeply enriching, and does so in
language the world can understand.
*Church Times*
This book deserves to be, and indeed must be read ... Radcliffe
writes with the essential humility of a man who has lived the
Christian life in many different cultures.
*Catholic Times*
Eloquent and moving.
*Times Literary Supplement*
I cannot imagine this book going out of date because it is based on
solid theological and spiritual principles... Radcliffe speaks with
authority, reflecting his deep faith, long experience and profound
understanding of human nature.
*RENEW*
...an exploration of what it means to hope...[a] courageous and
hopeful book. He points us beyond the words, beyond the comfort
zone - can we risk taking up the challenge?
*The Furrow*
[Radcliffe's] chapters progress through certain characteristics
that Christian faith should bring: freedom, happiness, courage,
comfortableness in our bodies. Drawing on literature, wide
theological knowledge and pastoral experience, he lays out how many
people are struggling through the complex issues of today's world
and stresses the importance of listening to others with whose
opinions we may not agree.
*National Catholic Reporter*
Spiritual writer is at his captivating best....Timothy Radcliffe is
in demand the world over with bishops, priests, lay people and
above all the young. This new book is his response ... He is a
prophet for our times.
*James Hickey*
He is deeply spiritual, extremely cultured, and a clear, compelling
writer. He possesses a certain fearlessness and optimism about the
world without being insensitive to the terrible burdens of our
times....Radcliffe's book reflects the omnivorous reading; his long
meditation on Scripture, liturgy, and the Catholic theological
tradition; and his wide knowledge of the world.
*Commonweal*
For me, finding Dr. Bourke as one of many chosen arrows in the
Radcliffe quiver brought my awe closer to joy. There is surely much
soaring and trenchant truth here for me and a great many more, but
less might have seemed more, or been sharper, or flown higher, or
felt cozier and less like and overlong homily.
*Review For Religious*
Timothy Radcliffe is a charismatic, spiritual leader and a rare
bird, his talks and broadcasts always surprise....he shows himself
in this new book to be passionately concerned with issues relating
to environment, globalisation and the pastoral care of the
marginalised and the dispossessed.
*The Universe*
Shot through with humour, friendship and wisdom, the pages of this
book outline a manner of living which is at once faithful to the
teachings of Jesus and rooted in the tradition of the church.
*The Universe*
We are offered something altogether more stimulating... This book
opens new horizons... Major subjects are handled with insight.
*Theology*
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