The Name of God Is Mercy

By: Oonagh Stransky - translator, Pope Francis

Narrated by: Arthur Morey, Fred Sanders

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

In his first book published as Pope, and in conjunction with the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis here invites all humanity to an intimate and personal dialogue on the subject closest to his heart—mercy—which has long been the cornerstone of his faith and is now the central teaching of his papacy. In this conversation with Vatican reporter Andrea Tornielli, Francis explains—through memories from his youth and moving anecdotes from his experiences as a pastor—why “mercy is the first attribute of God.” God “does not want anyone to be lost. His mercy is infinitely greater than our sins,” he writes.

As well, the Church cannot close the door on anyone, Francis asserts—on the contrary, its duty is to go out into the world to find its way into the consciousness of people so that they can assume responsibility for, and move away from, the bad things they have done. The first Jesuit and the first South American to be elected Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis has traveled around the world spreading God’s message of mercy to the largest crowds in papal history. Clear and profound, The Name of God Is Mercy resonates with this desire to reach all those who are looking for meaning in life, a road to peace and reconciliation, and the healing of physical and spiritual wounds. It is being published in more than eighty countries around the world.

“The name of God is mercy. There are no situations we cannot get out of, we are not condemned to sink into quicksand.”—Pope Francis

©2016 Pope Francis (P)2016 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“In The Name of God Is Mercy, Francis speaks succinctly—and with refreshing forthrightness. . . . He emphasizes moral sincerity over dogma, an understanding of the complexities of the world and individual experience over rigid doctrine. . . . The pope has an easy conversational style that moves effortlessly between folksy sayings and erudite allusions, between common-sense logic and impassioned philosophical insights.”—Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times

“A book on mercy might be expected to be a warm bath in kindliness, all sweetness and light, but Pope Francis, in The Name of God Is Mercy, offers a tough-minded reflection on an urgently needed public virtue, together with firm, if kindly, pushback against his critics. . . . What makes his book most moving is the way in which this man, without disrespecting his own privacy or offering false bromides of modesty, opens the sacred space of his conscience to explain how he came to center his ministry, and now his papacy, around mercy....”—James Carroll, The New Yorker

“As he has done throughout his papacy, Pope Francis shows in this book a compelling way to present God’s love anew to a skeptical world without denying the ancient teachings of faith. But now he is challenging the entire Church to trek a new way forward. Francis wants us to focus our energy on the 99% who need to experience once more the greatest realities of our faith.”—Time

A great book

A wonderful book that I found to be developmental and maturative for a young man coming of age such as myself. I found this book to be relatable and generally written at the highest caliber. I further highly recommend this book.

True and authentic reflection of God's name

Very touching moments of life. Feel like walking with true God the Father. So much relief and lightness of heart. Meaning for life and worth living.

Repetitive, but a message that needs to be.

Great work. Great to hear on Audible. I was able to finish the book in three days listening to it so some elements were revisited a bit much, but for good reason.

very good

wonderful format. done as an interview. well done and I found it enlightening and comfort

Mercy is Devine and profoundly effective.

Great word of wisdom.Jesus Christ is compassionate and merciful.Pray for us.Pope is great.Bless you Pope.

Truly an inspiration

I am glad I purchased this audiobook to remind me of The Mercy of The Father Creator. The pope truly is a messenger of this mercy.I am very joyous that I was able to listen to his enlightenment of the Fathers Mercy.

Love this Pope

I have always loved this Pope but even more now. Makes me want to be a better person.

Perfect title!

I know I'll fall short in my review of this book. Therefore, I'll let my five stars speak on my behalf.

Simplistic and Divine Holiness

a man and future Saint, who goes beyond the worlds thinking and clearly shares as simply as possible Hods Mercy and Love for all to hear, understand and believe . Gods abundant bessings to you dear Pope Francis.

Great Little Reminder

Wonderful invitation to all. God wants only one thing from us: a relationship which allows us to receive endless forgiveness and mercy.
The second half of the book is the Holy Father's declaration of 2016 as the Year of Mercy in The Church.