The life of Cardinal Francis E. George, O.M.I., was one of faith, conviction, and courage. A native Chicagoan, he was appointed as Archbishop of Chicago in 1997, created a cardinal in 1998, and served in Chicago until 2014, just a year before his death at the age of 78. His episcopal motto, "To Christ be glory in the Church," encapsulates his legacy, because every decision he made, every action he took, every suffering he endured was about serving others and pointing them to our Savior. Cardinal George was a prophetic voice for the Church -- a man able to see things as they are and from the point of view of the whole Church. He was able to use his gifts and talents to try to bring unity to his brother bishops and especially to his priests and flock. As a leader, when he spoke, others listened. He proclaimed the truth, unifying the Church in Christ. Most of all, Cardinal George was a Christian in every sense. He was concerned about relationships and people, not careerism or advancement. He was attentive to the poor and those on the margins. He was a man of prayer, dedicated to Our Lady and devoted to the Eucharist. He could articulate the Faith and was committed to reform. He was honest, accountable, genuine, and holy. In this time of great division in our Church and our world, we can look to the life of Cardinal Francis E. George, O.M.I., as an outstanding example of authentic Christian leadership.
- | Author: Michael R. Heinlein
- | Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
- | Publication Date: Mar 06, 2023
- | Number of Pages: 520 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1681922525
- | ISBN-13: 9781681922522
