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Pope Francis is calling for a church that is honest about its failings, faithful to the liberating vision of Vatican II and filled with hope in the promise of the Spirit. The pope could find no more eloquent and insightful champion than Fr. Raymond Helmick. This remarkable book offers a wise balance between discerning church critique and practical proposals for a more healthy church. Helmick brings tremendous erudition and pastoral sensitivity to his analysis of the Catholic church's post-conciliar crisis of confidence. Although unflinching in his critique, Helmick sustains the voice of someone who loves the church too much to give up on it. And neither should we. Richard R. Gaillardetz, Boston College, USA With a broad sweep of the pen Father Helmick delves into the deep roots and analyses the present manifestations of the crisis today in the Catholic church. Vatican Council II is the centrepiece of his study. I recommend this accessible book for all those interested in how we got to where we are. John o'Malley, Georgetown University, USA This timely book is a prolegomenon to the papacy of Pope Francis. Father Helmick honestly and faithfully describes the history of the church and the crisis which Pope Francis is addressing through his lifestyle, his words and his compassionate spirit. This book has lessons for all Christians in how to be the Church in the 21st Century, collegial, true to its essentials and roots in the 1st century, and understanding itself as all the People of God. Tom Porter, Boston University School of Theology, USA

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Raymond G. Helmick, S.J., is Instructor in Conflict Resolution at the Department of Theology, Boston College, USA.

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