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Pope Francis: The Legacy of Vatican II Paperback – June 27, 2015

by Eduardo J. Echeverria (Author), Eric Wolf (Editor), Linda Wolf (Designer)
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  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Lectio Publishing LLC (June 27, 2015)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0989839796
  • ISBN-13: 978-0989839792
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 starsErudite & helpful
By Philip Blosser on August 21, 2015
First the positives. My friend and colleague has written a predictably erudite book, littered with hundreds of footnotes backing up every assertion with solid references. This is why Echeverria has the reputation for being a walking encyclopedia. As I began reading this book, I wondered at first whether it would be simply another attempt, like Dave Armstrong's "Pope Francis Explained," to justify the ways of Pope Francis to confused Catholics -- a sort of "Papodicy," in the way that a "Theodicy" is an attempt to justify the ways of God to man. There is something of that in Echeverria's book (and it is what other reviewers, like Fr. John McCloskey find in it) , but it is certainly much more. Hence the subtitle: "the legacy of Vatican II."

Echeverria's aim is to cut through the confusion and get at "the theological mind of Pope Francis"; and he spares no effort in digging through reams of material, addresses, homilies, writings, pre-papal statements to do so (his bibliography contains upwards of fifty entries just by Francis). In doing so, Echeverria aims to also show how Francis's "theological mind" is fully consonant with Vatican II and his two papal predecessors. In this respect, his book provides mainstream Catholics with what many would regard as good "ammunition" against liberal revisionist Catholics. He goes to great pains to distinguish levels of magisterial teaching and to show how liberals end up with a hermeneutic of rupture by interpreting "doctrinal development" as doctrinal change. The assumption here, of course, is that Francis is shown to be an opponent of such liberalism and revisionism.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsTheology on one's knees.
By Kindle Customer on August 21, 2015
I give this book five stars because it teaches - not only about Pope Francis but about what it means to be Catholic. I am a stay at home mother of many and I am presently studying for a Masters degree in theology. Below are my thoughts, in particular.

What is the true “Spirit of Vatican II”? Surely it is one that fulfills the original purpose of the Council, as stated by Pope John XXIII in his opening speech to the council. It is the spirit that uses the “medicine of mercy rather than the weapons of severity.” It is one that "explains the validity of [the Church’s] doctrine more fully,” and in this expression of truth, ensures the “same meaning and same judgement.” A task of any pope is certainly to guard the deposit of faith and preserve continuity with his predecessors. Pope Francis is no different, and we discover who Jorge Bergoglio truly is in a new book, which seeks to discover his theological mind.

The many sound bites and news editorials about Pope Francis the last two years have been confusing, to say the least. Those confused and concerned will be truly enlightened by this book, Pope Francis: The Legacy of Vatican II, by Dr. Eduardo Echeverria. Beginning with the call of Vatican II by Pope John XXIII, Dr. Echeverria diligently shows how the ideas in the writings, homilies, and speeches of Archbishop Bergoglio, continuing through his Pontificate as Pope Francis, represent a hermeneutic of continuity with the tradition of the Church and with each of his predecessors. It would be a challenge for anyone, whether a cleric, scholar, or layman, to be as well-read as Professor Echeverria on Jorge Bergoglio and to offer a methodical analysis of Francis as a theologian.Read more ›
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2.0 out of 5 starsisn't it striking that a wholesome publisher like Ignatius Press has risked Rome's displeasure twice now by ...
By j.mart on August 13, 2015
I pulled an earlier review of this book because I did not want to be caustic. However re-reading the previous review caused me a bit of concern since its essential attitude evidences just what alarms me about our current pontiff. "It would be a challenge for anyone, whether a cleric, scholar, or layman, to be as well-read as Professor Echeverria on Jorge Bergoglio and to offer a methodical analysis of Francis as a theologian." Exactly!

And if we need a professional theologian engaging in intense rhetorical analysis to reassure us of the poe's soundness, we have a problem. Pope Francis may be spreading a fragrance, but it is odd to unnerving that almost all of the more conservative commentators have by now registered concern over where he is taking us...* While almost all of the more liberal commentators are applauding. And regardless of what the Synod on the Family ends up deciding, isn't it striking that a wholesome publisher like Ignatius Press has risked Rome's displeasure twice now by issuing pressing commentaries by cardinals convinced things are not quite right?

To suggest that those who are challenged by Pope Francis lack a humble heart is fall for the misguided idea that the Pope is like the Mormon 'prophet,' an oracle or uniquelky-inspired leader. Not! He is a fallible man, and the history of the Church proves popes are as often as not problems. The institution itself safeguards the Church from defining error: it does not assure us of divine programs or wise initiatives. For Dr. Echeverria to promote the idea the Francis is in incontestable conformity with Tradition, and to ignore viable scholarship such as that of DeMattei simply because he finds it negative... Well, its a glossing over on data worthy of the Obama White House.Read more ›
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