The Homilies, Audiences, and Other Writings of Pope Benedict XVI in English & Latin (13 vols.)
by Benedict XVI
Libreria Editrice Vaticana 2012
Since the announcement of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, this collection will now contain all of the writings of Benedict during his pontificate, between 2005 and 2013.
Overview
The Homilies, Audiences, and Other Writings of Pope Benedict XVI collection (19 vols.) contains the official pontifical writings, speeches, homilies, and letters of Pope Benedict XVI. These volumes, compiled and built by Logos Bible Software, contain the Holy Father’s teachings from 2005 to 2013 and are not available in this chronological digitized format anywhere else. Each Sunday homily, apostolic and public letter, and homily before and after the Angelus has been assembled in these volumes.
These writings include Pope Benedict XVI’s letters and messages to bishops, archbishops, cardinals, and world leaders, his public prayers, public audiences, speeches, and his Motu Proprio—an apostolic letter, regarded as an official document, that carries an administrative or instructional purpose. Less formal than an Apostolic Constitution, the Motu Proprio carries an official statement that enacts only minor changes to law, procedure, or persons and institutions. Among these are the important Summorum Pontificum, affecting liturgical topics, and Porta Fidei, establishing the Year of Faith.
Having these volumes in Logos’ format brings immeasurable value to your sermon or homily writing or your small-group study. Search for the Holy Father’s homily from any Sunday in these seven years, and see what he had to say on any given Sunday, feast day, or Holy Day. Or search his homilies and speeches for specific topics: his sayings on baptism, say, or on the Trinity—or find all of his references to Ephesians 1:4. You can even start each morning with a homily, message, prayer, or speech that the Holy Father spoke on that same day between 2005 and 2013.
Key Features
- Pope Benedict XVI’s major homilies from feast days and Holy Days
- Letters from the pope to his cardinals and archbishops
- Writings and speeches from his pastoral visits throughout the world
- Apostolic Constitutions that have only been made available in Latin
Contents
- Angelus/Regina Coeli (English)
- Audiences (English)
- Homilies (English)
- Letters (English)
- Letters (Latin)
- Messages (English)
- Messages (Latin)
- Apostolic Letters and Motu Proprio (English)
- Apostolic Letters and Motu Proprio (Latin)
- Prayers (English)
- Apostolic Constitutions (Latin)
- Speeches (English)
- Speeches (Latin)
Product Details
- Title: The Homilies, Audiences, and Other Writings of Pope Benedict XVI (English & Latin)
- Author: Pope Benedict XVI
- Publisher: Libreria Editrice Vaticana
- Volumes: 13
About the Author
Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger), was born on 16 April 1927 at the Diocese of Passau, Germany. During his youth, the Nazi regime had a hostile attitude towards the Catholic Church and it was at that time that Ratzinger's faith grew. From 1946 to 1951 he studied philosophy and theology at the University of Munich. Joseph Ratzinger received his priestly ordination June 29, 1951 and a year later he was teaching at the Higher School of Freising. In 1953 he received his doctorate and began teaching four years later.
On March 25, 1977, Pope Paul VI named Joseph Ratzinger Archbishop of Munich and Freising, and on June 27 of that same year was elevated to Cardinal. In November 1981, Ratzinger was summoned by Pope John Paul II to Rome, where he was named Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, President of the Pontifical Biblical Commission, and President of the International Theological Commission.
On April 19, 2005, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger was elected to be the 265th pope. He took the name Benedict XVI, after St. Benedict of Nursia. Since that time, he has continued to receive worldwide respect and has been a spiritual influence to Christians and non-Christians alike.