A Year with John Paul II: Daily Meditations from His Writings and Prayers
4.5/5
()
Currently unavailable
Currently unavailable
About this ebook
Called the Pilgrim Pope, a pope of the people, John Paul II connected with his flock from the highest to the lowest. He was one of history's most beloved popes among Catholics and non-Catholics alike, a man whose indomitable spirit touched and taught us all. A Year with John Paul II showcases his most important teachings as well as his inspirational writings, in a daily devotional format that will inspire readers and deepen their reflections and meditations.
With a foreword by Cardinal William W. Baum, head of the Holy See's Major Penitentiary and former archbishop of Washington DC, an introduction by Bishop William Murphy, and a moving eulogy composed for the pope's funeral by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI), A Year with John Paul II will take readers on a year-long spiritual journey with this deeply religious and inspiring man.
Karol Wojyla was born on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland. He survived the Nazi occupation during World War II and was ordained to the priesthood in 1946. He was appointed archbishop of Krakow by Pope Paul VI. On October 16, 1978, he ascended to the papacy, taking the name John Paul II. During his papacy he greeted an estimated sixteen million pilgrims at the Vatican's general audiences. Pope John Paul II died in April 2005.
Pope Saint John Paul II
Karol Józef Wojtyla (1920–2005), known as John Paul II since his election to the papacy in 1978, was born in Wadowice, Poland. As a young man he enrolled in a drama school but then was forced to work in a quarry and a chemical factory during the Nazi occupation to avoid deportation to Germany. In 1942, aware of his call to the priesthood, he began courses in the clandestine seminary of Cracow. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1946 and then in 1964 he was nominated as Archbishop of Cracow by Pope Paul VI, who made him a cardinal 1967. During his pontificate, John Paul II inspired literally millions of the faithful through pilgrimages and during his hundreds of pastoral visits around the world, as well as through his many sermons and written works. As the successor of Peter and Vicar of Jesus Christ, he revolutionized the office of the modern pope. He took his mission out of the Vatican and around the globe, pushing back the boundaries of the old Christian Europe, while proselytizing, reforming, and opening new churches around the world.
Related to A Year with John Paul II
Related ebooks
Last Testament: In His Own Words Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Wisdom of John Paul II: The Pope on Life's Most Vital Questions Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Mystical Body of Christ Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5In the Beginning…': A Catholic Understanding of the Story of Creation and the Fall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Benedict XVI: Defender of the Faith Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5In the Redeeming Christ Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Who Believes Is Not Alone: My Life Beside Benedict XVI Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHoliness is Always in Season Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Next Pope: The Office of Peter and a Church in Mission Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Life of St. Joseph as Seen by the Mystics Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsRekindle the Gift of God: A Handbook for Priestly Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Legacy of John Paul II: Images and Memories Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Teachings for an Unbelieving World: Newly Discovered Reflections on Paul's Sermon at the Areopagus Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Meditations before Mass Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Signs of New Life: Homilies on the Church's Sacraments Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5On Love Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Story of a Soul: The Autobiography of the Little Flower Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Covenant and Communion: The Biblical Theology of Pope Benedict XVI Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Holy Days: Meditations on the Feasts, Fasts, and Other Solemnities of the Church Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5An Introduction to the Devout Life Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSaint Padre Pio: Man of Hope Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy and the Crisis of the Catholic Church Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFinding True Happiness Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Divine Mercy in My Soul Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Saint Therese: A Treasured Love Story Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Seven Last Words Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSeven Words of Jesus and Mary Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Jesus Christus Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pope John Paul II Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Exploring Catholic Theology: Essays on God, Liturgy, and Evangelization Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Christianity For You
The Book of Enoch Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex: Creating a Marriage That's Both Holy and Hot Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Bible Recap: A One-Year Guide to Reading and Understanding the Entire Bible Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mere Christianity Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind... Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Holy Bible (World English Bible, Easy Navigation) Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Screwtape Letters Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Boundaries Workbook: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I'll Start Again Monday: Break the Cycle of Unhealthy Eating Habits with Lasting Spiritual Satisfaction Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Four Loves Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Law of Connection: Lesson 10 from The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Evidence That Demands a Verdict: Life-Changing Truth for a Skeptical World Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A Grief Observed Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Wild at Heart Expanded Edition: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet: Discovering New Ways of Living When the Old Ways Stop Working Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Changes That Heal: Four Practical Steps to a Happier, Healthier You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for A Year with John Paul II
3 ratings0 reviews