Books by Cardinal Basil Hume

Mystery of the Incarnation by Cardinal Basil Hume

At the heart of the Christian faith is the mystery of the Incarnation. God manifesting his love for us by becoming man. In this book, which he had been working on in the months before his death, Cardinal Basil Hume reflects on the Incarnation & its meaning for our lives & for society. He helps us to see that it is this event that should be at the center of our new millennium, and he encourages us to fix our eyes on Christ, the light of the world.

Divided into 3 parts the book covers subjects such as: the contemporary search for meaning, rediscovering the transcendent, prayer, saints for our time, peace, human love, and relationships, the future of society, and preparation for death.

A book of deep simplicity and prayerfulness, it will speak to those within the Church as well as those on the margins of faith. 166 pages. Trade Paperback.
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The Mystery of the Cross by Cardinal Basil Hume

Why do tragedies occur? Why do the innocent have to suffer? Why do so many of us experience pain and desolation during our lives? In these profound reflections drawn from his homilies and speeches over a period of twenty years, Cardinal Basil Hume shares his own questioning, his searching, his anguish. He joins with us as a fellow pilgrim on the pathway through life, and meditates on the deep mysteries and uncertainties of our journey. The central mystery of our faith, says the Cardinal, is the cross: In the midst of the pain and suffering that it brings, it offers the possibility of hope and resurrection. more...
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