Books by John Paul II

In a series of conversations with the noted French authority, the Pope discusses his personal life, his thoughts about moral and spiritual issues, and the contemporary role of the church and the priesthood.

The Pope discusses his background, the foundations of his faith, his position on spiritual and moral issues of the day, and his visions for the future of the Church and the world.

Pope John Paul II has designated 1999 as a year for all Christians to prepare for the new millennium by focusing on God the Father. Catholics and Christians of all backgrounds will find direction and benefits from these readings as they prepare to celebrate the 2,000th birthday of Jesus.

The Pope has called on all Christians to focus on the realities of faith in Jesus, hope in the Holy Spirit, and love of the Father as preparation for the dawning of the third millennium. Celebrate 2000 will help you open your heart to God in response to this urgent plea of the pope for spiritual renewal.

s to prepare for the new millennium by focusing on the Holy Spirit and its work. These selections from the pope's writing develop the themes he has identified for this year in his 1994 letter, "As the Third Millennium Draws Near". Includes a study guide for personal or group use.

Readings describe nine ways to celebrate Jubilee 2000, encouraging forgiveness, prayer, justice, fellowship with other believers, and charity towards the less fortunate.

Describes Pope John Paul II's theater background, presents translations of his plays, and includes his essays about the nature of drama.

Unconventional poems written by John Paul II as priest, bishop, archbishop, and cardinal incorporate religious, political, social, and historical themes and are addressed to a variety of people.

This exposition of Pope John Paul II's teachings on sexuality provides commentary on and interpretation of the Holy Father's addresses and writings.

This bestselling work by Pope John Paul II reflects his concerns as leader of the Church near the dawning of a new millennium. Writing for the general public, the pontiff is both generous and morally clear, reflecting his profound awareness of human suffering, as well as his concern for the soul. His warnings about the dangers inherent in today's world, especially war, and his messages about the dignity of the common person and the need for interfaith dialogue as well as intrafaith reconciliation--all these reflect the role he defined for himself as both Church leader and world leader. Above all, he offers a message of hope to the faithful.

Fifteen years into his Papacy, and on the eve of the third millennium, Pope John Paul II goes to the heart of his personal beliefs and speaks with passion about the existence of God; about pain, suffering, and evil; about "salvation"; and about the relationship of Catholicism to other branches of the Christian faith. With the humility and generosity of spirit for which he is well known, John Paul speaks forthrightly to all people. (Religion--Roman Catholic)

Fifteen years into his Papacy, and on the eve of the third millennium, Pope John Paul II goes to the heart of his personal beliefs and speaks with passion about the existence of God; about pain, suffering, and evil; about "salvation"; and about the relationship of Catholicism to other branches of the Christian faith. With the humility and generosity of spirit for which he is well known, John Paul speaks forthrightly to all people.

Pope John Paul II speaks out on some of the major issues confronting humankind at the dawn of the twenty-first century, sharing a timely and thoughtful message with people of all nations and faiths, in a Spanish-language version of his new book. Simultaneous.

Forty-two poems in English and one in the original Polish, all written during the present pope's years as a parish priest and Auxiliary Bishop of Cracow, deal with factory working, acting, children, love, and faith.

Forty-two poems in English and one in the original Polish, all written during the present pope's years as a parish priest and Auxiliary Bishop of Cracow, deal with factory working, acting, children, love, and faith.

A study of Pope John Paul II's encyclicals reveals the vision and strategy of his pontificate. It is a vis-ion which at once recalls the mysteries of faith and appeals to all men and women of good will to build the future on a firm spiritual and ethical foundation.

In a world of violence and threatened families, some see Pope John Paul II as a voice in a modern wilderness. He stands firm against the profound change in the way in which life and relationships between people are considered". In the face of daily fears, he warns that, "serious demographic, social and family problems which weigh upon many of the world's peoples and which require responsible and effective attention... are left open to false and deceptive solutions, opposed to the truth and the good of persons and nations". Today, "conscience itself...is finding it increasingly difficult to distinguish between good and evil in what concerns the basic value of human life". He asks us to "work to ensure that justice and solidarity will increase and that a new culture of human life will be affirmed, for the building of an authentic civilization of truth and love". The Holy Father's thoughts herein focus on our primary relationships: to the self, to others, and to God. Included are brief interludes: on the Holy Spirit who guides us, and on the spirituality of work, where we man manifest connections to all relationships.

In accordance with the Jubilee Celebration of 2000, compiled here are some of the Popes most genuine thoughts on forgiveness.

The Pope recounts how and why he became a priest and offers a testimony of his faith and convictions.

In a personal spiritual testimony, Pope John Paul II decribes his journey to the priesthood, discussing his childhood, education, the years of Nazi occupation that led him to dedicate his life to God, and his ministry within the Catholic Church.

Pope John Paul II's newest work, both personal and spiritually accessible to all, was written on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. 16-page line drawing insert.

Gives the Vatican's position on abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, and biological engineering. In this letter, the Pope confronts ethical issues at the root of all of these topics concerning the way we live and the way we die, and urges readers to honor the sacred value and inviolability of human life.

Gives the Vatican's position on abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, and biological engineering. In this letter, the Pope confronts ethical issues at the root of all of these topics concerning the way we live and the way we die, and urges readers to honor the sacred value and inviolability of human life.

Gives the Vatican's position on abortion, euthanasia, the death penalty, and biological engineering. In this letter, the Pope confronts ethical issues at the root of all of these topics concerning the way we live and the way we die, and urges readers to honor the sacred value and inviolability of human life.

An unprecedented testament to the enduring power of faith and devotion, this inspiring and sumptuously illustrated work showcases the luminous writings of His Holiness on God, love, and humanity.

Chronicles the papacy of John Paul II, including numerous photographs, a chronology of important events, listings of canonizations and beatifications, details on his pastoral visits, and descriptions of his encyclicals.

In the first book to explore Pope John Paul II's view on interreligious dialogue, leading scholars from Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism respond to his writings and speeches on their respective traditions, and the relationship between those faiths and Catholicism.

John Pul II's Book of Mary is a compilation of the Holy Father's reflections on the most blessd of all believers, eloquently expressing the Pontiff's love for the Blessed Virgin in his own words, as well as detailing his vision of her many roles and titles.

A selection of the Pope's thoughts on faith, family, life, and God's love is addressed to young people, offering his spiritual advice, fatherly words of encouragement, and a message of hope.

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 world?s 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.

Now readers can journey through the year with daily meditations by Pope John Paul II. Visit the manger on Christmas morning. Stand beside the tomb of Christ at Easter. Let both Scripture and the words of John Paul be an inspiration to consider anew the mysteries of salvation and redemption.

Fifty-two weekly reflections in the words of Pope John Paul II. Includes facts about the Pope.

Teens across the United States culled thought-provoking statements from Pope John Paul II's sermons at the yearly World Youth Day conference, as well as his open letters to youth. Meant to inspire teenagers around the planet, each of these heartening, influential passages addresses a topic of importance to adolescents, and urges them to deeply consider these issues and act on their beliefs. With 52 weekly reflections, readers will be able to contemplate different ideas and religious sentiments each week of the year. Every reflection includes a quotation from the Pope, a context-appropriate line from the bible, and three sections: "Think About That," "Take Action," and "Say a Prayer." A fact about the pope is included with each spread.

Selections from the Pope's writings, speeches, and pronouncements cover the church, death, the afterlife, family, humanity, justice, love, morality, peace, prayer, sin, salvation, spirituality, stewardship, women, and world religions.

The most well-traveled pope in the history of the Catholic Church has made apostolic journeys to every continent. This book is a collection of the messages he has delivered between 1979 and 1999.

The lyrical poetry of Pope John Paul II, available in paperback for the first time, to coincide with the papal visit to the U.S. this fall. In 1982, Random House released the Pope's Collected Poems; now Random House issues this volume in trade paperback, retitled The Place Within.

This volume was first published in the United States in 1982 under the title "Collected Poems." Karol Wojtyla began writing verse in 1939, and had work published in Poland under a pseudonym. The poems demonstrate the Pope's spiritual development from his years working in quarry and a chemical factory to the time he became Pope.

Engaging, direct, and personable, the popular leader of the Catholic church speaks to American Catholics in more than one hundred homilies, addresses, and exhortations.

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. Available on audiocassette from Penguin HighBridge Audio

A accessible compilation of prayers and meditations by the pontiff spans more than two decades of personal reflection, inspirational insights, and compassionate wisdom designed to illuminate the path to spiritual understanding and to share a message of hope, peace, love and forgiveness.

A second anthology of prayers and meditations by the pontiff delivers an inspirational message of hope, faith, love, compassion, forgiveness, and comfort as he explores the meaning of spirituality and the divine in human life.

In a Reader's Companion to Crossing the Threshold of Hope, the dialogue between the faiths, inspired by Pope John Paul II, is taken further as sixteen visionary religious thinkers respond to his writing. With candor and insight the writers resonate to the heart and thoughts of the Pope.

Interprets the aims and decisions of the Second Vatican Council and argues that an individual's religious faith must be a free response to the selfrevelation of God.

The spiritual pilgrimage undertaken by the Pope on his way to the Synagogue of Rome, the first visit ever by a Pope to a synagogue since the time of Peter, spanned centuries of mistrust. This is an ecumenical event--the Pope's extraordinary writings, homilies, and speeches on the importance of Judaism and the Jewish people.

With topics including the persistent problems of hunger, economic justice, war, human dignity, and the longing for community, this collection of spiritual essays reflects the Pontiff's witness to the central importance of God and the things of the spirit.

This rich and practical book offers readers the unique opportunity of participating in a spiritual retreat given by Pope John Paul II.

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 world’s 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.

Gathers sermons Pope John Paul II delivered when he was archbishop of Krakow, concerning Advent, the Christmas season, and Epiphany.

A accessible compilation of prayers and meditations by the pontiff spans more than two decades of personal reflection, inspirational insights, and compassionate wisdom designed to illuminate the path to spiritual understanding and to share a message of hope, peace, love and forgiveness.

Talks given to youth by Pope John Paul II on a variety of topics including faith, Jesus, the Mass, Christmas, friendship, violence, sports, the sacraments, holy days, and much more.