Catholic Answers | Theological Hope: Bridge to Freedom and Bulwark Against Tyranny in the Thought of Joseph Ratzinger @catholiccom | Uploaded 4 weeks ago | Updated 11 hours ago
Pope Benedict XVI may be best remembered for his vast contributions to Catholic thought in scripture, theology, and liturgy. His insights, however, in the field of political theory are no less profound. As we suffer the chaos of our tumultuous age, we can benefit from reflection on Joseph Ratzinger’s understanding of authentic and sustainable political freedom. Ratzinger held that the theological virtue of hope stood as a defense against tyranny. Set against his broader analysis of modern gnosticism, Ratzinger's convincing argument acts like a lighthouse: as a caution but also a beacon. Fr. Mark Doherty, President-Rector of St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park, CA, will present a synopsis of Joseph Ratzinger's political theory and show that Church is not one player among many on the field of civil discourse but rather the central reality of history, eternal and temporal.
Pope Benedict XVI may be best remembered for his vast contributions to Catholic thought in scripture, theology, and liturgy. His insights, however, in the field of political theory are no less profound. As we suffer the chaos of our tumultuous age, we can benefit from reflection on Joseph Ratzinger’s understanding of authentic and sustainable political freedom. Ratzinger held that the theological virtue of hope stood as a defense against tyranny. Set against his broader analysis of modern gnosticism, Ratzinger's convincing argument acts like a lighthouse: as a caution but also a beacon. Fr. Mark Doherty, President-Rector of St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park, CA, will present a synopsis of Joseph Ratzinger's political theory and show that Church is not one player among many on the field of civil discourse but rather the central reality of history, eternal and temporal.
