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A collection of homilies, speeches, and “messages of the day” that brings together Pope Francis’s wisdom on finding happiness in the here and now
“Readers will be encouraged to clear away the cacophony of modern society and embrace the simplicity of joy.”—Booklist
For Pope Francis, the appreciation of our everyday lives is a spiritual undertaking. Joy is a divine attribute, and creating joy around us an essential part of faith. Every homily and speech in this book delivers, in warm, engaging language accessible to believers and nonbelievers alike, a key lesson, instructing readers on finding love and happiness in a chaotic world.
Along the way, Pope Francis discusses the sanctity of women’s rights, talks about how the love of sports can bring out our best qualities, and explains why fighting discrimination is the essence of loving thy neighbor. He shares personal stories and anecdotes from his life, provides comforting messages of hope, and discusses the ways flawed families can make you a better person. The core ideas of Francis’s papacy—mercy, support for marginalized people, and diplomacy—shine through.
Oonagh Stransky
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Oonagh Stransky has been a translator of Italian literature for over twenty years. Some of the writers whose work she has brought into English include Eugenio Montale, Erminia Dell’Oro, Carlo Lucarelli, and Roberto Saviano. She currently lives in Italy. Her translation of Domenico Starnone’s The House on Via Gemito was shortlisted for the Oxford-Weidenfeld Translation Prize, and for the American Literary Translators Association 2024 Italian Prose in Translation Award. Her recent translations of Starnone’s short stories have appeared in the Paris Review, the New Yorker, and the Georgia Review.
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