“The idea of the meritoriousness of human works should be cut off, right in the beginning when we speak of God’s good covenant of Paradise, the covenant of His favour.”

Book review: ‘With a theologian’s care and a pastor’s concern, Joseph Ratzinger-now Pope Benedict XVI-desires us to behold the face of Jesus. Ratzinger’s Jesus of Nazareth is the first volume of a projected two. As the subtitle indicates, this volume covers Jesus’ life, from his baptism through his transfiguration. The second volume will reflect upon the infancy narratives as well as Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection.’

“A new Anglican publication aimed at offering a more conservative alternative to the official church newspaper is spurring controversy and has been banned by a Manitoba bishop.”