The Wisdom of His Compassion: Meditations on the Words and Actions of Jesus

by Joseph F. Girzone

Following closely the Gospel accounts of Jesus life, ministry, death, and resurrection, Father Girzone focuses on a particular aspects of Christ s nature and mission, and their significance for Christians today.

Some of the meditations bring to life Jesus humor and wit; others illuminate his penetrating insights into human frailties. Together they give us a portrait of a warm and supremely compassionate being, who relates to each person as an individual of worth.

Girzone shows how our own compassion is the most profound expression of God s love and wisdom. These thoughtful, incisive meditations will inspire everyone to embrace God s eternal message of love and hope, help and healing.

199 pages, Paperback

First published February 17, 2009

About the author

FROM PUBLISHER:
JOSEPH F. GIRZONE retired from the active priesthood in 1981 due to health reasons, and embarked on a second career as a writer and speaker.

In 1995 he established the Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to making Jesus better known throughout the world.

His bestselling books include Joshua, A Portrait of Jesus, and Never Alone. He lives in Altamont, New York.

Reviews

[lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Author Joseph F. Girzone has written a lovely book of meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. In The Wisdom of His Compassion, Girzone reflects on 44 passages from the gospels, arranged in order from the Annunciation to the Last Supper. With his reflection, Girzone tries to imagine the feelings and perspective of Jesus. He also shares with the reader personal stories, illustrating the gospel at work in his own life.

Read my complete review, originally published at light to read by.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author has great insights about Jesus's character based on scripture. Reread in the future. Want to read book "Joshua" also written by him.

p. 199
People's hearts are always being prepared for God'a redeeming and saving grace.The mystery of God's work in the world is His ability to work along side the most horrifying evil and destruction. That is why we cannot be disillusioned with God, as if He has lost control.

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I appreciated the author's insight regarding Jesus's parables, particularly the Prodigal Son. I wish the author (a retired Catholic priest) had restricted himself to this kind of analysis instead of interjecting his political opinions which I did not agree with at all and is the reason this audiobook only got two stars from me.

[Don · Rating 4 out of 5]

love is free choice, forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, mercy for mercy.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I connected to the first devotionals and not after about the middle.