The election of john paul ii the church at the death of pope paul vi the september papacy of pope john paul i the election of karol jozef wojtyla as the first slavic pope in history and the first nonitalian in 455 years, to the surprise of many, but not all, concerned 235 8 be not afraid. Wojtylapope john paul ii and to conduct a bibliological evaluation of selected. Pope john paul iis devotion to his followers is a remarkable example to all of us. Easter vigil and other poems karol wojtyla, pope john paul. These books written by him and about him will bring about greater understanding of his life and legacy. Easter vigil and other poems karol wojtyla, pope john. His pontificate of more than 26 years was the third longest in history. During his long pontificate he gave interviews to journalists which became best selling books and he wrote books about intimate subjects, such as a reflection on his years as a priest. Love and responsibility by karol wojtyla, pope john paul ii. This translation by grzegorz ignatik, a native polish speaker, is based on a 2001 final revision by pope john paul ii. In addition, i would recommend john pauls interview book, crossing the. Saint john paul ii 19202005, pope 19782005, a pole b. Gave his first radiomessage urbi er orbi 3 september. His poems john paul ii the millennial pope frontline.
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John paul ii was canonised on 27 april 2014 again divine mercy sunday, together with pope john xxiii. The following are books in polish about pope john pauls literary output by his translator and friend, boleslaw taborski. Written for the layman as well as for clerics, students, and educators, this volume will enhance the understanding and appreciation of pope john paul iis teachings. During the second day of the conclave, elected supreme pontiff of the roman catholic church, choosing the name john paul i. Pope john paul iis most popular book is catechism of the catholic church. Many years later they were collected and published in the place within the poetry of pope john paul ii translation and notes. Home holy father john paul ii encyclicalsbooks exhortations be not afraid. Joannem a cruce the question of faith according to st.
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Pope john paul ii has 593 books on goodreads with 50889 ratings. Pope john paul ii s most popular book is catechism of the catholic church. Easter vigil contains the poems written by pope john paul ii the first nonitalian pope for 450 years when he was a young priest, and later the archbishop of cracow, poland. The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being. Maloney, karol is a delightful and inspiring childrens story about one of the great saints of our age. Play written by future pope john paul ii looks at love and. List of books and articles about pope john paul ii. Covenant of love, presents the extraordinary new way that john paul ii is using to present a new synthesis of the faith that can be the means of renewing the faith of all. See all books authored by pope john paul ii, including catechism of the catholic church, and crossing the threshold of hope, and more on. If you are into theology and want to read something more in depth, introduction to christianity is also excellent title is misleading.
Dec 08, 2017 pope john paul ii 18 may 1920 2 april 2005 was head of the catholic church for 27 years between 1978 and 2005, being the secondlongest serving pope in modern history after pope pius ix. Jan 27, 2010 the late pope had a particular belt for selfflagellation and brought it with him to his summer residence, according to the book, why he is a saint. Born in poland, john paul ii was the first nonitalian pope since the dutch pope adrian vi, who served from 1522 to 1523. John paul ii has 586 books on goodreads with 50268 ratings. A year with john paul ii pope saint john paul ii hardcover. Originally published in polish in 1960, love and responsibility is the first book written by karol wojtyla. While there are many papal biographies written by polish and. Saint john paul ii, the bishop of rome and head of the roman catholic church 19782005, the first nonitalian pope in 455 years and the first from a slavic country. During the 1980s and 90s, the pope visited africa, asia, the americas and in 1993, to the baltic republics, which was the first papal visit to countries of the former union of soviet socialist republics ussr. I plead with younever, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. A pope and a president is the product of years of research. John paul ii was canonised on 27 april 2014 again divine mercy sunday, together with. Karol, the boy who became pope reveals the power of faith and family in the young life of the pope of the family, saint john paul ii. Pope john paul ii selfflagellated to get closer to.
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Pope john paul ii in 1960 when he was still karol wojtyla the play is going into its final weekend at the 30 by ninety theater in mandeville. He was made a cardinal by pope paul vi in 1967, and in 1978 became the first. These poems were written by him when he was in his twenties. The third part of the biographical triptych of pope john paul ii, lessons in hope, is a book of stories that make st. John paul ii present again by kindling memories or illuminating. This is a book that completes a troika of books by the author which include the biographical books about jpii. During his long pontificate he gave interviews to journalists which became best selling books and he wrote books. The following is a list of books written by john paul ii both before and after becoming pope, although prepapacy his name. John paul ii s most popular book is catechism of the catholic church. Pope st john paul ii books ewtn religious catalogue. John paul ii, one of the most educated popes in church history. Isbn 9780006280477 9780006280477 softcover, fount, 1997. In this trio of poems written in the summer of 2002, pope john paul ii uses the imagery of a mountain stream, the sistine chapel, and the story of abraham and isaac as he reflects on god as the origin and end point of all creation and ponders the beginning and end of his time as pope.
Pope john paul ii, on the dignity and vocation of women boston. The late pope had a particular belt for selfflagellation and brought it with him to his summer residence, according to the book, why he is a saint. Memories of a holy pope which he wrote with archbishop piero marini in 2014. Pope john paul ii was ordained in 1946, became the bishop of ombi in 1958, and became the archbishop of krakow in 1964. And maybe someday someone will sign pope francis to write his own books, as pope john paul ii and pope benedict xvi did before him. Written for the layman as well as for clerics, students, and educators, this volume will enhance the understanding and appreciation of pope john paul ii s teachings. A second miracle attributed to john paul ii s intercession was approved on 2 july 20, and confirmed by pope francis two days later two miracles must be attributed to a persons intercession to be declared a saint. The jesus of nazareth series by pope benedict is excellent.
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