"The text is part of a book originally published as El verdadero poder es el servicio, Editorial Claretiana, Buenos Aires, Argentina"--Title page verso. "In cooperation with Claretian Publications." "A Herder & Herder book."

Part I: To teachers and catechists. Catechists, into the streets -- The people wish to see Jesus -- Worship enables empathy -- A pedagogy of presence -- Spirituality of the journey -- Love, look, cherish, then teach -- Teach with authority -- Model of the tireless pilgrim -- Begin again from Christ -- Part II: On education. Educating in the context of culture -- The educational process -- Education and human dignity -- Educating, a shared commitment.

Written with gratitude for all educators, Pope Francis offers deep understanding and challenge in these powerful reflections for successful catechesis, teaching, and education. The writings express how education requires the development of profound empathy and an active spirituality, as well as clear understanding of its humanizing force and the dignity of the human person. The included texts have been chosen from homilies and workshops by then Archbishop Bergoglio to the catechists of Buenos Aires. --Provided by publisher

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