Mercy: The Essence of the Gospel and the Key to Christian Life In Loving Memory In a world that seems

In a world that seems to simultaneously advance in some areas and regress in others

and the rebel forces that resist them

Each daily reflection in this book--from Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of Easter--begins with thoughts from the finest writings of Chesterton on an appropriate theme and supported by Scripture

Success is failure turned inside out

reflecting the sacrificial and redemptive meaning of the Eucharist in Catholic tradition

Mercy: The Essence of the Gospel and the Key to Christian Life In Loving Memory In a world that seems"This book has done me so much good." Pope Francis From one of the leading intellects in the church today one whom Pope Francis has described as a "superb theologian" comes perhaps his most important book yet. Available for the first time in English, Cardinal Kasper looks to capture the essence of the gospel message. Compassionate, bold, and brilliant, Cardinal Kasper has written a book which will be studied for generations.