I Wish I Could Believe
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Faith is not a destination but a journey — and for those who find themselves stranded at the crossroads of doubt and longing, I Wish I Could Believe offers a compassionate and intellectually rigorous hand to guide the way. Written by Juan L. Pedraz, S.J., a Jesuit theologian steeped in the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality, this work directly addresses the modern crisis of belief, speaking candidly to those who yearn for faith but find themselves unable to embrace it fully. Pedraz presents the struggle with disbelief not as a failure of character, but as an honest reckoning with the deepest questions of human existence — questions of meaning, purpose, and the presence of God in a world marked by suffering and uncertainty. Translated into English by Salvatore Attanasio, the text retains the warmth and pastoral clarity of the original, making its theological arguments accessible without sacrificing their depth. Pedraz's prose is reflective and affirming, drawing on Scripture, philosophy, and personal testimony to illuminate the path from intellectual hesitation toward spiritual openness. Published by Alba House — the imprint of the Society of St. Paul — the volume sits within a distinguished tradition of Catholic apologetics that takes doubt seriously as a gateway to authentic faith. For readers who have ever whispered those four words to themselves in the quiet of the night, this book asks: what if that very wish is already the beginning of belief?
Author: Juan L. Pedraz, S.J.
Format: Paperback
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Faith is not a destination but a journey — and for those who find themselves stranded at the crossroads of doubt and longing, I Wish I Could Believe offers a compassionate and intellectually rigorous hand to guide the way. Written by Juan L. Pedraz, S.J., a Jesuit theologian steeped in the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality, this work directly addresses the modern crisis of belief, speaking candidly to those who yearn for faith but find themselves unable to embrace it fully. Pedraz presents the struggle with disbelief not as a failure of character, but as an honest reckoning with the deepest questions of human existence — questions of meaning, purpose, and the presence of God in a world marked by suffering and uncertainty. Translated into English by Salvatore Attanasio, the text retains the warmth and pastoral clarity of the original, making its theological arguments accessible without sacrificing their depth. Pedraz's prose is reflective and affirming, drawing on Scripture, philosophy, and personal testimony to illuminate the path from intellectual hesitation toward spiritual openness. Published by Alba House — the imprint of the Society of St. Paul — the volume sits within a distinguished tradition of Catholic apologetics that takes doubt seriously as a gateway to authentic faith. For readers who have ever whispered those four words to themselves in the quiet of the night, this book asks: what if that very wish is already the beginning of belief?