Download or read book Prayers and Devotions from Pope John Paul II written by Pope John Paul II and published by Viking Adult. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 365 daily meditations from the Pope.
Download or read book Prayers and Devotions from Pope John Paul II written by Pope John Paul II and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This treasury of selected passages from the writings and addresses of perhaps the most impressive leader of the Catholic Church the world has ever known offers, as its editor suggests, "a harvest from the mind and heart of Pope Wojtyla." And so here is a chance for the modern reader, engaged in various daily tasks, to spend a few moments with the Pope each day of the liturgical year, contemplating his reflections on the mystery and the example of Christ; and on the church, man, the family, the lives of the saints, the meaning of holidays, and the place of faith in daily life. His personal concerns as expressed in these passages include such topics as "Sharing with Others," "To Be in Peace," "Consumer Society," "Family Prayer," and "The Great Divine Trial," about the meaning of his near-assassination. Through these pages of calm reflection each day of the year, all will find a moment of peaceful repose from the occupations of life.
Download or read book Prayers and Devotions from Pope John Paul II written by Pope John Paul II and published by Regnery Publishing. This book was released on 1984 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Life in Prayer written by Pope John Paul II and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-04-19 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prayers and meditations by the pontiff deliver an inspirational message of hope, faith, love, compassion, forgiveness, and comfort, in a volume that includes a brief biographical profile.
Download or read book The Private Prayers of Pope John Paul II written by Pope John Paul II and published by Beyond Words/Atria Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first prayer book by the Pope to be published in English, this accessible collection offers readers a rare glimpse into the inner thoughts and private reflections of the world's greatest spiritual father. Specially chosen for their compassion and inspirational insights, the 150 pieces gathered here help illuminate the path to spiritual understanding as they reveal the human soul in all its awesome strength and fragility. Writing on topics that include hope, peace, love and forgiveness, Pope John Paul II shares a simple, heartfelt message that will have particular resonance in today's increasingly complex world. His timeless, sustaining words guide us as we reach out to others and seek to transform our own lives.
Download or read book Praying the Rosary with St John Paul II written by Gretchen R. Crowe and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dear brothers and sisters! A prayer so easy and yet so rich truly deserves to be rediscovered by the Christian community." - Pope St. John Paul II During his papacy, Pope John Paul II ardently encouraged the faithful to return to the Rosary - his own favorite prayer. He demonstrated his love for it by praying all the mysteries every day, and by writing, speaking, and preaching about it. He knew from his personal experience of prayer that we come to know the person of Jesus Christ through Mary and the Rosary. With this book, you can pray the Rosary with the saint who loved it so much. For each mystery of the Rosary, you will find: The spiritual fruit that accompanies each mystery A short reflection on how Pope St. John Paul II embodied the spiritual fruit A Scripture passage for reflection An excerpt from a talk or writing of John Paul II Whether the Rosary is already your favorite prayer or you're just learning to pray it, Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II will help you "rediscover the Rosary in the light of Scripture, in harmony with the Liturgy, and in the context of your daily lives." ABOUT THE AUTHOR Gretchen R. Crowe is editorial director for periodicals for Our Sunday Visitor, where she oversees the digital and print publication of OSV Newsweekly, The Priest, Deacon Digest and Simply Catholic. An award-winning writer and photographer, Crowe has been a member of the Catholic Press Association since 2005. Crowe joined Our Sunday Visitor in March 2013 as OSV Newsweekly editor. She is also the author of Why the Rosary, Why Now? (OSV, 2017). Crowe lives in Indiana with her husband and two children.
Download or read book A Year with John Paul II written by Jerome Vereb and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Year with John Paul II presents daily devotionals of his most important lessons and inspirational words to deepen readers’ reflections and meditations. “The reverberations of Pope John Paul II’s life and pontificate, the third longest in history, resounded through every nation on earth.” —Time 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. With a foreword by Cardinal William W. Baum, an introduction by Bishop William Murphy, and a moving eulogy composed for the pope's funeral by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), A Year with John Paul II: Daily Meditations from His Writings and Prayers will take readers on a year-long spiritual journey with this deeply religious and inspiring man.
Download or read book Prayers and Devotions written by John Paul II and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This treasury of selected passages from the writings and addresses of perhaps the most impressive leader of the Catholic Church the world has ever known offers, as its editor suggests, "a harvest from the mind and heart of Pope Wojtyla." And so here is a chance for the modern reader, engaged in various daily tasks, to spend a few moments with the Pope each day of the liturgical year, contemplating his reflections on the mystery and the example of Christ; and on the church, man, the family, the lives of the saints, the meaning of holidays, and the place of faith in daily life. His personal concerns as expressed in these passages include such topics as "Sharing with Others," "To Be in Peace," "Consumer Society," "Family Prayer," and "The Great Divine Trial," about the meaning of his near-assassination. Through these pages of calm reflection each day of the year, all will find a moment of peaceful repose from the occupations of life.
Download or read book A Year with John Paul II written by Pope John Paul II and published by HarperOne. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book My Favorite Prayers to Pope John Paul II written by John Wasikowski and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2009-02-27 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Favorite prayers to Pope John Paul II
Download or read book Crossing the Threshold of Hope written by Pope John Paul II and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great international bestseller, the book in which, on the eve of the millennium, Pope John Paul II brings to an accessible level the profoundest theological concerns of our lives. He goes to the heart of his personal beliefs and speaks with passion about the existence of God; about the dignity of man; about pain, suffering, and evil; about eternal life and the meaning of salvation; about hope; about the relationship of Christianity to other faits and that of Catholicism to other branches of the Christian faith.With the humility and generosity of spirit for which he is known, John Paul II speaks directly and forthrightly to all people. His message: Be not afraid!
Download or read book Psalms Canticles written by Pope John Paul II and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, John Paul II devotes himself to promoting the Liturgy of the Hours as a prayer of the whole People of God. The Holy Father provides enlightening reflections on each of the Psalms and Canticles, leading the reader to deeper meditation and understanding. As prayers, the Psalms take us through the whole range of life experiences. These reflections, originally delivered at the pope's weekly Wednesday audiences, will be an invaluable companion to those who pray the breviary or simply love the scriptures. For your convenience, this book contains the Psalms and Canticles of the four-week cycle of Morning Prayer. Book jacket.
Download or read book Pope John Paul II Prays the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus written by Pope John Paul II and published by Our Sunday Visitor (IN). This book was released on 1992 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the Holy Father's mastery of thought and lan guage are poured out in these moving reflections.
Download or read book Marian Devotions with Pope John Paul II written by David Werthmann and published by . This book was released on 2006-03-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a young man in Poland, Karol Wojtyla had great devotion to Our Lady of Czestechowa. As pope, his first international trip was to the shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. His papal motto, toto tuus (all for you), was directed to Our Lady. During his pontificate he added a new set of mysteries to the rosary. There can be no doubt about John Paul's devotion to the Mother of God. This deluxe pamphlet explores some of his most popular Marian devotions, giving background information and prayers for each one. "Deluxe pamphlet"
Download or read book Bringing Lent Home with St John Paul II written by Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle and published by Ave Maria Press. This book was released on 2014-11-28 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely new addition to the Bringing Lent Home series focuses on the life and wisdom of recently canonized St. John Paul II. Designed by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle for families with young children, it offers a variety of prayers and practices for each day of Lent. This family guide to prayer and Lenten devotion is the perfect way to deepen a family’s observance of Lent while also learning about St. John Paul II, beloved pope for more than thirty-five years (1978 –2005) and one of the Church’s newest saints. Structured around a daily quotation from St. John Paul II, a story about his life, and practical suggestions for living the threefold call of Lent—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—Bringing Lent Home with St. John Paul II: Prayers, Reflections, and Activities for Families takes the worry and the work out of planning the family’s Lent and can be used with any of the three Catholic lectionary cycles. Parents can enhance their own daily prayer by using the booklet’s reflections for parents. On Sundays, families focus on the themes assigned to that Sunday of Lent, and Cooper O’Boyle suggests a project for the week ahead.
Download or read book The Prayers of Pope John Paul II written by Pope John Paul II and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most Christians, say the sociologists, take time to pray daily, and most find prayer difficult. The Prayers of Pope John Paul II contains 60 prayers arranged topically, and each prayer is accompanied by an appropriate Scripture quote. Look for a prayer that meets an immediate need or fits the occasion and let one of the great pray-ers of our day lead you in prayer.
Download or read book Prayers and Devotions written by John Paul II and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This treasury of selected passages from the writings and addresses of perhaps the most impressive leader of the Catholic Church the world has ever known offers, as its editor suggests, "a harvest from the mind and heart of Pope Wojtyla." And so here is a chance for the modern reader, engaged in various daily tasks, to spend a few moments with the Pope each day of the liturgical year, contemplating his reflections on the mystery and the example of Christ; and on the church, man, the family, the lives of the saints, the meaning of holidays, and the place of faith in daily life. His personal concerns as expressed in these passages include such topics as "Sharing with Others," "To Be in Peace," "Consumer Society," "Family Prayer," and "The Great Divine Trial," about the meaning of his near-assassination. Through these pages of calm reflection each day of the year, all will find a moment of peaceful repose from the occupations of life.
