Sharing the Wisdom of Time (Hardcover)
Description
Inspiration for the Netflix series Stories of a Generation with Pope Francis
"To walk toward the future, the past is needed" —Pope Francis
One day, while at prayer, Pope Francis was inspired to shine a light on the vital role of grandparents and other elders and the life-changing wisdom they have to share. Sharing the Wisdom of Time is the culmination of the Holy Father's vision. Elders from over 30 countries share their wisdom carved from lifetimes of experience. From a blind basket-weaver in Kenya to a centenarian midwife in Guatemala who has delivered 10,000 babies, every story is a testament to the power of faith, perseverance, human resilience, and love. Pope Francis contributes as a fellow elder, offering the Preface and his own story in each chapter, while also reflecting on dozens of others' stories.
2019 Illumination Book Awards, Gold: Keepsake/Specialty Bible
2019 Independent Press Awards, Winner: Coffee Table Book
2019 Association of Catholic Publishers’ “Excellence in Publishing Book Awards,” First Place: Inspirational
2019 International Book Awards, Finalist: Christianity
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Design & Production
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Family Life
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Coffee Table Book/Religious Art
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Pope Francis
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, Third Place: Spirituality
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, Honorable Mention: Best Front Cover Art
2019 Living Now Book Awards, Evergreen Book Medal: Spiritual Leadership
2019 Best Book Awards, Winner: Novelty & Gift Book
2019 Best Book Awards, Winner: Photography
About the Author
POPE FRANCIS was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on 17 December 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a young man, he worked briefly as a chemical technician and nightclub bouncer before entering the Jesuits. He was ordained a priest in 1969, and from 1973 to 1979, was Argentina's Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesus. He became the Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998, and was appointed a Cardinal in 2001. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on 28 February 2013, Bergoglio was named his successor on 13 March. He chose the name Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. He is the first Jesuit Pope, the first Pope from the Americas, the first Pope from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first non-European Pope in over 1200 years. Pope Francis has been noted for his humility, his concern for the poor, and his commitment to dialogue as a way to build bridges between people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and faiths.