To Pope Francis With Love

To POPE FRANCIS With £utt... tthhcf Jfimuu QMuatfi "The book To Pope Francis with Love by Bishop Thomas Chakiath in the form of letters sheds light on the vision and dreams of Pope Francis. No doubt it will challenge the reader." George Cardinal Alencherry, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church "The letters of Bishop Chakiath To Pope Francis with Love focus on the humility, spirit of sacrifice and universal outlook of the Pope. A reading of this book is a prayerful experience which will touch the inner depths of the reader." Cleemis Cardinal Baselios, Major Archbishop of Syro-Malankara Church "Every letter of this book To Pope Francis with love is an illustration of the inspiring presence of Pope Francis in the Church and the world today." Mavulawi Jamaloodheen Mankada, Imam, Palayam Juma Masjid "Pope Francis points out to us the fundamental truth that humility, mercy and love constitute the door to divinity.... Let this book enlighten deeply the hearts of people like in a meditation." Swami Siva Swaroopananda, Secretary, Advaita Ashram, Aluva Bishop Thomas Chakiath is auxiliary bishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Ernakulam. He has a doctorate in sociology from the St. Thomas University, Angelicum, Rome. He has authored many books and scientific articles. Before he became bishop he was a professor for twenty three years in St. Josephs Pontifical Institute, Aluva, Kerala. The present book in the original language had within a short period three impressions with ten thousand copies. CONTENTS Preface Foreword Appreciation 1 God's Intervention in the Conclave 2 High Tide of Change 3 Blossomingof Humanness 4 The Many Ways of God's Coming 5 The Springtime of a New Vision 6 The Cool Breeze of Renewal 7 A Revisiting of Christian Spirituality 8 A Meeting Ground for World Religions