Synopses & Reviews
The essential thoughts of Pope John Paul II on matters of belief and conscience have been culled from his encyclicals, speeches, homilies, and statements to fellow bishops and collected in one volume.
Throughout his more than two decades as the leader of the worlds Catholics, John Paul II has spoken both officially and informally on all aspects of life in the modern world.
Whether defining the Church's teachings or passionately espousing the basic human rights of all people, whether speaking from his throne in the Vatican or from a platform set up on a soccer field, the Pope has always eloquently and clearly stated his thinking, vision, and hopes for the Church and the world.
For this new edition, the compilers have added significant new material, including the pontiff's thoughts as we enter the third millennium of Christianity.
About the Author
Nick Bakalar lives in New York City. Richard Balkin lives in Atlanta, Georgia
Table of Contents
AcknowledgmentsIntroduction by Father John White
Note on Citations
CONTEMPORARY SPIRITUALITY
HUMAN RIGHTS
THE LAITY
LOVE
MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY
MORALITY
PEACE
PRAYER
PROGRESS AND THE MODERN WORLD
RICH AND POOR
SUFFERING, DYING, AND DEATH
THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH
WOMEN
WORK
WORLD RELIGIONS
YOUTH
CHRISTIAN LIFE
Chronology of the Life of Karol Józef Wojtyla, Pope John Paul II
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