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Based on Pope Benedict XVI's weekly teaching on the relationship between Christ and the Church, this book tells the drama of Jesus' first disciples... read full description

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Dec 02, 2008
booklady rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A superb collection of homiletical talks given by Pope Benedict XVI to his weekly general audiences from mid-March 2006 through mid-February of the following year. I read these with an on-line book club using Amy Welborn's Study Guide which groups the chapters together topically into twelve sessions. However, the book can be read sequentially, in any order or no particular order; each talk providing the excellent basis for individual or small group silent prayer/meditation.

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May 28, 2011
Victor rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. It was very informative on not only the Apostles, but also on people like Timothy and Barnabas. Pope Benedict XVI is a much better writer/speaker than many people might think.
Aug 30, 2008
Carlos rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a collection of Wednesday audiences given by the Pope, each of which can be found on the vatican website. However there's something nice about having all these insightful reflections in one hardbound volume.
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