{"product_id":"pope-leo-xiv-a-shepherd-for-our-times","title":"Pope Leo XIV: A Shepherd for Our Times","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"83\"\u003ePope Leo XIV: A Shepherd for Our Time\u003c\/em\u003e offers a reflective and accessible portrait of a papacy shaped by humility, listening, and shared discernment. Written by \u003cstrong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"247\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFr. Sajith Cyriac SSP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the book explores the life and vision of \u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"331\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePope Leo XIV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, formerly \u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCardinal Robert Francis Prevost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, presenting his leadership as a quiet yet decisive response to the needs of the Church today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eTracing his vocation, missionary service in Peru, and formation as an Augustinian, the book highlights how these experiences have shaped a pastoral style marked by mercy, simplicity, and synodality. Rather than leadership rooted in power, Pope Leo XIV is presented as a shepherd who leads through presence, attentiveness, and a deep commitment to walking with the People of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eThe book reflects on how this approach renews the Church’s mission in a rapidly changing world, addressing contemporary challenges while remaining grounded in the heart of the Gospel. Themes of justice, bridge-building, and care for the poor are woven throughout, offering a vision that holds tradition and renewal in creative tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eEach chapter concludes with reflective takeaways, inviting readers to consider how Pope Leo XIV’s example can illuminate their own path of faith, mission, and service. More than a biography, this book is an invitation to see the Church through the eyes of a shepherd who listens before he leads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Surrender Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541172269280,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0539\/6448\/files\/shepherdforourtimes.jpg?v=1768422220","url":"https:\/\/surrendergifts.co.za\/products\/pope-leo-xiv-a-shepherd-for-our-times","provider":"Surrender Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}