The Light of Faith

by Pope Francis, Catholic Church

Overview

Pope Francis' first encyclical, Lumen Fidei (Light of Faith) builds on the work of his predecessor, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, completing a trilogy of encyclicals on the theological virtues-faith, hope, and love. This encyclical, "written by four hands," will encourage the People of God to embrace their faith more fully, today and beyond.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781601374363
Publisher:	U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Publication date:	09/14/2021
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)

Table of Contents

The Light of Faith 1

An Illusory Light? 1

A Light to Be Recovered 3

Chapter 1 We Have Believed In Love (CF. 1 JN 4:16) 6

Abraham, Our Father in Faith 6

The Faith of Israel 9

The Fullness of Christian Faith 11

Salvation by Faith 15

The Ecclesial Form of Faith 18

Chapter 2 Unless You Believe, You Will Not Understand (CF. IS 7:9) 20

Faith and Truth 20

Knowledge of the Truth and Love 23

Faith as Hearing and Sight 26

The Dialogue Between Faith and Reason 29

Faith and the Search for God 33

Faith and Theology 35

Chapter 3 I Delivered To You What I Also Received (CF. 1 COR 15:3) 37

The Church, Mother of Our Faith 37

The Sacraments and the Transmission of Faith 40

Faith, Prayer and the Decalogue 45

The Unity and Integrity of Faith 47

Chapter 4 God Prepares a City for Them (CF. HEB 11:16) 51

Faith and the Common Good 51

Faith and the Family 53

A Light for Life in Society 54

Consolation and Strength amid Suffering 57

Blessed Is She Who Believed (cf. Lk 1:45) 60