Reviews for Shaping the Moral Life: An Approach to Moral Theology

The average rating for Shaping the Moral Life: An Approach to Moral Theology based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2010-11-15 00:00:00 Thomas Armour Truly profound. The depth of Joseph Ratzinger is amazing. When I read this book -- like so many (all?) of his works -- I came to know Jesus more deeply. Benedict XVI is a man of great humility and holiness.

Review # 2 was written on 2016-03-23 00:00:00 Sue Branscomb This book is a collection of short reflections for major feasts throughout the Church's calendar. In each of them the Pope (then Cardinal Ratzinger), highlights a theme or two in order to draw the deeper significance of the feast into greater focus. He provides theological, and historical background, and rich mediations on how these holy days impact the lives of each believer. These reflections are easy to read but they are profound in what they draw forth. This book certainly provides an impetus for a fresh look at many days like Christmas or Easter which are rich in their spiritual treasures, but which may have become commonplace in our eyes because the world has run amok with them.