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An indispensable book on the important themes present in John Paul II's theology.
Author : Michael A. Hayes
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 12,73 MB
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0860124401
An indispensable book on the important themes present in John Paul II's theology.
Author : Tim Perry
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 47,33 MB
Release : 2007-10-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830825959
- Redemptoris missio, into all the world / Terrance L. Tiessen.
Author : Patrick Novecosky
Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 40,1 MB
Release : 2020-03-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1681926563
"There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us. There is no enemy that Christ has not already conquered. There is no cross to bear that Christ has not already borne for us, and does not now bear with us." Pope Saint John Paul II embodied these words throughout his life. Born May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland, Karol Józef Wojtyła lived in times of political turmoil. As a young man during the Nazi occupation of Poland, he studied in an underground seminary. As pope, he was instrumental in the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe. Through it all, he maintained an unwavering hope in the ultimate triumph of love, truth, and beauty. He remains a hero to millions of people for his unflinching defense of the Church and her teachings. John Paul II changed the world in many ways; this book describes 100 of the most important. Each of the 100 accomplishments, teachings, or stories about John Paul II is fascinating, providing a glimpse into the astounding life and impact of this great and beloved saint. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Patrick Novecosky is one of America's most accomplished Catholic communicators. The winner of more than two dozen awards from the Catholic Press Association, he has edited and written for some of America's top Catholic publications. Patrick is managing partner at NovaMedia, a marketing firm specializing in the Catholic space. He met Pope Saint John Paul II five times, and he has made Pope Francis laugh out loud. Most importantly, he is a husband and father of five beautiful children.
Author : George Weigel
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 1228 pages
File Size : 45,31 MB
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0061758647
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "A remarkable book. Weigel's biography is likely to remain the standard one-volume reference on John Paul II for many years to come." — Pittsburg Post-Gazette ?“Fascinating. . . sheds light on the history of the twentieth century for everyone.” —New York Times Book Review The definitive biography of Pope John Paul II that explores how influential he was on the world stage and in some of the most historic events of the twentieth century that can still be felt today Witness to Hope is the authoritative biography of one of the singular figures—some might argue the singular figure—of our time. With unprecedented cooperation from John Paul II and the people who knew and worked with him throughout his life, George Weigel offers a groundbreaking portrait of the Pope as a man, a thinker, and a leader whose religious convictions defined a new approach to world politics—and changed the course of history. As even his critics concede, John Paul II occupied a unique place on the world stage and put down intellectual markers that no one could ignore or avoid as humanity entered a new millennium fraught with possibility and danger. The Pope was a man of prodigious energy who played a crucial, yet insufficiently explored, role in some of the most momentous events of our time, including the collapse of European communism, the quest for peace in the Middle East, and the democratic transformation of Latin America. With an updated preface, this edition of Witness to Hope explains how this “man from a far country” did all of that, and much more—and what both his accomplishments and the unfinished business of his pontificate mean for the future of the Church and the world.
Author : Pope Benedict XVI
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 14,57 MB
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1586171224
A tribute to Pope John Paul II offers personal insights on his pontificate and photographs marking important occasions and his many pastoral trips around the world.
Author : Alan Schreck
Publisher : Emmaus Road Publishing
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 27,89 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Encyclicals, Papal
ISBN : 9781937155360
Popes are the Church's chief shepherds. While some focused on governing the Church and addressing challenges from the world, others recognized their primary responsibility to proclaim and teach the Gospel. Author Alan Schreck calls these the "teaching popes" and John Paul II was such a pope, leading the Church and impacting the world with his witness and his teaching. The encyclical letter has been, in modern times, the instrument for popes to express their most important teaching teachings that have lasting value for the Church, and often for the whole world. Dr. Schreck invites the reader to become familiar with the encyclical letters of Pope John Paul II. In The Legacy of Pope John Paul II, Dr. Schreck breaks down more scholarly writing into accessible language. The reflection questions and suggestions for further reading at the end of each chapter help facilitate a systematic study of the central teachings of this brilliant but pastoral pope, who conveyed the truth in love.
Author : Gerald O'Collins
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 38,77 MB
Release : 2008-10-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441153055
An indispensable book on the important themes present in John Paul II's theology. Pope Benedict XVI has written: "I consider it my essential and personal mission not so much to produce many new documents but to see to it that John Paul's documents are assimilated, because they are a very rich treasure, the authentic interpretation of Vatican II." This volume responds to that challenge in helping readers and students to understand the important themes in John Paul II's theology, which is crucial because his influence is already as great as that of almost any other Pope, and his teachings and writings need to be studied carefully by Christians of all denominations. John Paul II's writings were prolific, covering topics as important as ethics, politics, theology, and comparative religion as well as a number of philosophical works published before he became Pope.
Author : Joseph Ratzinger
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 30,33 MB
Release : 2005-08-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1681492903
This is a glorious volume from Joseph Ratzinger,(now Pope Benedict XVI), who pays tribute to his predecessor, mentor and close friend, Pope John Paul II. As Cardinal Ratzinger he was the closest Vatican prelate to John Paul II, working together with him for almost 25 years in the Vatican. When John Paul died, the world saw Cardinal Ratzinger speak so beautifully and eloquently at the pope's funeral, then at the Mass preceeding the Papal Conclave. Soon afterwards, the College of Cardinals quickly elected Ratzinger as John Paul's successor. This book unites these two great spiritual leaders in one powerful, deeply moving volume, complete with over 100 pages of truly inspiring, unique photos by Vatican photographer Giancarlo Giuliani (many never before published) of many striking and poignant moments of the pontificate of John Paul II as he traveled around the world. Ratzinger shares his many personal experiences and insights about this pontificate that changed the world. Illustrated.
Author : George Weigel
Publisher : Doubleday Religion
Page : 590 pages
File Size : 36,4 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 038552479X
A sequel to Witness to Hope assesses the final years of Pope John Paul II, offering insight into his deteriorating health and devastating scandals within the Church while revealing a secret war between the Vatican and the Soviet Union.
Author : John F. Crosby
Publisher : Crossroad Faith & Formation Bo
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 37,23 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Insightful essays by important Catholic thinkers assess Pope John Paul II's remarkable contribution to the Church.