Book to Feature Pope's Thoughts on St. Paul

(August 20, 2008):- A book to be released next week will feature reflections from Pope Benedict XVI on St. Paul,as the Church continues to celebrate the Pauline Jubilee Year. The U.S. bishops, in agreement with the Vatican Publishing House, are creating a series of books presenting reflections from the Pope. The series is called "Spiritual Thoughts" and the book on Paul is its second instalment. The books contain excerpts from a variety of Pope Benedict’s speeches and homilies. Paul Henderson, publishing director for the US Episcopal conference, said he views the release of a book on St.Paul as "a timely opportunity for Catholics to join the Pope and return to the Bible as the source of parish and personal renewal." The first book of the series featured reflections from the Holy Father during his first year as Pope. After the work on Paul, the "Spiritual Thoughts" series will continue with other books on Mary, the saints, and excerpts from the second year of the pontificate. The "Spiritual Thoughts" book on St. Paul will be available Aug. 29, and can be ordered online at www.usccbpublishing.org.