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Pope John Paul II
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The End and the Beginning: Pope
John Paul II- The Victory of Freedom, The Last Years, The Legacy
by George Weigel
Evidently, 1,000 pages were not enough space to adequately survey
the life of Pope John Paul II in Weigel’s biography, Witness to Hope
(1999). Although the three sections in this work are designed to
supplement that earlier one, only the first takes a thematic
approach. The theme explored is communism and covers four decades of
John Paul’s life, before and during his papacy. The pope’s struggle
against communism was covered sporadically in Witness but without as
much detail or behind-the-scenes glimpses as there are here. The
last event recorded in the earlier book was the Great Jubilee of
2000, five years before the pontiff’s death. The final years of John
Paul’s papacy are covered in the second section, while the third is
strictly reflective. The key question here is, What will Pope John
Paul II be remembered for? Weigel explores numerous angles to his
legacy, including his personal character and a strong spirit of
ecumenism. 590 pages (Item #85130) $32.50 |
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My Life with Karol: My Forty-Year Friendship with the Man Who Became Pope
by Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz
This intimate, affectionate portrait of Pope
John Paul II by his longtime secretary and
confidant reveals fascinating new details
about the opinions, hopes, fears, and
dramatic life of this public man.
“I had accompanied him for almost forty
years: twelve in Kraków and then
twenty-seven in Rome. I was always with him,
always at his side. Now, in the moment of
death, he’d gone on alone. . . .And now? Who
is accompanying him on the other side?”
—From A Life with KarolCardinal
Stanislaw Dziwisz worked side by side with
Pope John Paul II for almost forty years,
enjoying unique access to both the public
and private man. In A life with Karol,
he provides a close-up glimpse into the
Pope’s life and the critical events of his
papacy.
Dziwisz was sitting next to the Pope during
the assassination attempt in 1981. He
recounts the Pope's reaction to 9/11,
describing his thoughts and feelings on that
day. And the Cardinal’s moving description
of the Pope’s haunting memories of World War
II uncovers the roots of the pontiff’s
intense opposition to George W. Bush’s war
on Iraq.
The two men shared moments of fun and
spontaneity as well. Dziwisz writes about
the times the Pope would slip out of the
Vatican, wearing a Panama hat, to stroll the
streets of Rome, and he describes the
clandestine ski and hiking trips the pair
made to escape the Vatican. His firsthand
account of the Pope’s last years also
reveals that John Paul II considered
resigning. These stories and others lend
added poignancy to Dziwisz’s extraordinary
portrayal of the Pope’s courage and calmness
during his final illness. Hardcover, 272
pages (Item #87987) $24.00
About the Author
CARDINAL STANISLAW DZIWISZ was personal
secretary to Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul
II) in Kraków and in Rome. He was ordained a
priest in 1963, was appointed Archbishop of
Kraków in 2005, and in 2006 was made a
cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI.
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THE PRIVATE PRAYERS OF POPE JOHN
PAUL II: A LIFE IN PRAYER
In October 1978, Karol Cardinal Wojtyla,
archbishop of Kraków, was elected Pope, taking the name John Paul II in
honor of his predecessor, who died after just thirty-three days in office.
John Paul II was a surprising choice: Not only was he relatively young, at
fifty-eight, but he was also the first non-Italian to be elevated to the
papacy for more than 450 years. Eight months later, Wojtyla returned to
his native Poland as Pope, receiving a rapturous welcome from his fellow
Poles, who were then still living under communism. This was the beginning
of John Paul II's extraordinary engagement with the world--work that
remade the Catholic Church and reached out to people of all faiths in
every nation.
Karol Wojtyla was born near Kraków in 1920. Having
studied theology secretly during the German occupation, he was ordained a
priest in 1946, becoming archbishop in 1964 and cardinal in 1967.
Outspoken and often controversial, John Paul II became one of the
best-known figures in the world as the Cold War drew to an end. The most
traveled Pope there has been, he had visited 123 countries by his
eightieth birthday. By his eighty-third birthday, in 2003, he had become
the fourth-longest-serving Pope in history, having worked diligently to
secure his theological legacy within the church.
This volume demonstrates the breadth and depth of John
Paul II's life and interests. A Life in Prayer collects prayers and
public speeches from the four volumes of The Private Prayers of Pope
John Paul II. The selections illustrate his devotion to the Virgin
Mary and the Rosary, the foundations of his spiritual life, the profound
range of his compassion, and the poetry of his life and language. A
Life in Prayer also includes extracts from Tad Szulc's biography of
John Paul II that describe the key moments in Wojtyla's life.
In 1994, John Paul II was named Time magazine's
Person of the Year. The magazine said, "His power rests in the word,
not the sword....He is an army of one, and his empire is both as ethereal
and as ubiquitous as the soul." Hardcover. 272 Pages. (Item
#88745) $22.00 |
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Memory and Identity
by Pope John Paul II
The pope's 1994 book, Crossing the Threshold of
Hope, sold some 20 million copies in more than 30 languages. Both that
book and this one grew out of interviews conducted in the early 1990s, but
the differences between them are significant. The interviewer for Threshold
was an Italian journalist who focused on questions Catholic laypersons
might ask; the interviewers for Memory were Polish professors of
philosophy. Though advance publicity has focused on the pope's description
of the 1981 attempt on his life and on several comments on abortion and
homosexuality, most of the book is devoted to rigorous discussion—laced
with quotations from the Bible, documents of Vatican II and his own
poetry—about the nature of evil, especially as seen in Nazi and
Communist regimes; the nature of freedom, with its concomitant
responsibilities; and the challenges facing post-Enlightenment, secular
Europe. Praising the medieval church and Thomist philosophy, condemning
Cartesian self-sufficiency and modern "unbridled capitalism,"
the pope upholds tradition (memory) as the basis for individual, religious
and national identity. His conclusion is characteristically optimistic:
"The evil of the 20th century was... an evil of gigantic proportions,
an evil which availed itself of state structures in order to accomplish
its wicked work." But "there is no evil from which God cannot
draw forth a greater good. There is no suffering which he cannot transform
into a path leading to him." Hardcover. 192 pages. (Item
#88291) $19.95 |
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MAN AND WOMAN, HE CREATED THEM: A
Theology of the Body
By Pope John Paul II
A New Translation Based on the John Paul II Archives
In this
new critical translation of Pope John Paul II’s magnum opus, internationally
renowned biblical scholar Michael Waldstein presents John Paul II’s
magnificent vision of the human person with meticulous scholarship and
profound insight.
In this
vision, John Paul II presents a catechesis centered on the human person,
understood within the mystery of Christ. Going back to the biblical
“beginning” as recorded in Genesis, the pope discusses the bodily dimension
of human personhood, sexuality, and marriage and celibacy in the light of
biblical revelation.
Complete
with a new introduction and new footnotes, this edition has been crafted
with a penetrating eye to the past twenty years of study since John Paul II
gave his Theology of the Body talks.
TRANSLATOR PROFILE
MICHAEL WALDSTEIN is Chancellor and Francis of Assisi Professor of
New Testament at the International Theological Institute, Austria. Together
with his wife, Susie, he is a member of the Pontifical Council for the
Family. Prof. Waldstein earned a B.A. at Thomas Aquinas College, Californi
a, a Ph.D. in Philosophy
at the University of Dallas, an S.S.L. in Scripture from the Biblicum in
Rome, and a Th.D. in New Testament and Christian origins at Harvard Divinity
School. Before his present appointment, he was Associate Professor of New
Testament at the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife have eight
children.
KEY FEATURES
- A foreword by Cardinal Schönborn,
Archbishop of Vienna.
- A preface by Christopher West.
- The catecheses of Song of Songs and
Tobit: a comparison between the delivered text and the longer original
pre-Papal text.
- A comprehensive index of words and
phrases.
- A scriptural index.
- A reference table for other versions of
the papal texts.
Paperback /
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Rise, Let Us Be On
Our Way
by Pope John Paul II
Following the success of the international bestseller
Crossing the Threshold of Hope, Pope John Paul II provides the world
with a glimpse into his past in RISE, LET US BE ON OUR WAY.
Chronicling the years he spent as a bishop and later archbishop in
Krakow, Poland through his election as the first Polish Pope in 1978,
he recounts everything from communist efforts to suppress the church
in Poland to his efforts to adopt a new and more open style of
pastoral ministry. With recollections on his life as well as his
thoughts on the issues facing the world now, Pope John Paul II offers
words of wisdom in this book that will appeal to people of any faith
looking to strengthen their spirituality.
Large Print (Item #84042) $30.00
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John Paul II: A Marian
Treasury
Compiled and with an introduction by Marianne Lorraine Trouvé, FSP
Pope John Paul II has always been
profoundly devoted to Mary, the Mother of God. This love for Mary shines
through the impressive body of writings he has given to the Church; in
addition to his Marian writings, he has mentioned her in virtually every
major document. Here is a beautiful collection of his thoughts on Mary:
her faith, her holiness, and the gift she made of herself to God— and to
us.
A must-have for all who love and
venerate Mary! A magnificent gift book—for Mother’s Day, or any
occasion.
Includes full-color photographs of
Pope John Paul II at Marian shrines and sites around the world
Contains over 100 excerpts from the
Pope’s writings on many different aspects of Mary:
- Mary’s Faith
- Mary, Biblical Woman, Mother of the New Creation
- Mary’s Holiness
- Mary, Virgin and Mother
- Mary, Mother of Sorrows
- Mary’s Spiritual Motherhood
- Mary and the Eucharist
- Mary and the Church
- The Rosary and Devotion to Mary
Paperback / 128 pages.
(Item #88290) $17.95 |
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BE NOT AFRAID: Open Wide Your Heart CD
by Janelle
The new song, Be Not Afraid (Open Wide Your Heart),
will bring you to a deeper love for Holy Father, Pope John II. It
debuted recently on Life on the Rock and the response has been
extraordinary.
This Interactive CD includes:
* Be Not Afraid, the song that is sweeping across the country!
* Three cuts from other great songs by Janelle.
* Videos, Lyrics, Photos and more!
Sung by Janelle, the 2002 World Youth Day Theme Song
singer, Be Not Afraid lifts up your heart and inspires
like few others. You will play it over and over, use it in your personal
and group devotions, all the while remembering the love of the Holy
Father. Includes all three versions: English, Spanish & French. Listen
to the CD in your CD player or put into your computer for video and more.
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Conclave: The Politics,
Personalities and Process of the Next Papal Election
by John L. Allen Jr.
Now completely up-to-date and in its second edition, a
captivating, insider’s guide to the politics and personalities that will
have a tremendous impact on one of the world’s most secretive and
important events–the election of a pope to succeed John Paul II.
The next time a conclave unfolds in Rome, some 6,000 journalists are
expected to descend on the Eternal City to cover the death of John Paul II
and report on the election of his successor. The man in white who emerges
from the Sistine Chapel at its conclusion will automatically become one of
the most important figures on earth, a leader who commands a unique
combination of political and spiritual power. Depending on how he chooses
to exercise that power, governments and political systems may rise or
fall, religious wars may heat up or abate, and the Church may undergo a
radical transformation–from changes in its stances on such issues as
sexuality, the place of women in the Church, to the role of the papacy
itself.
Conclave is a fascinating look at the election process and at what
this headline-making occasion will mean to the world. John L. Allen, Jr.,
takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the issues, parties, and people
most likely to determine the outcome. Setting the election within a
broader context, he explains why it matters who becomes pope, discusses
their role in the modern world, and examines the issues that will form the
agenda of the next papacy.
Although the book is not intended as a “handicapper’s guide,” Allen
does offer his own informed list of the “top twenty” contenders for
the position. He creates, as well, a classification system that clarifies
the differences among the informal political parties that exist within the
College of Cardinals, the body of 130-plus men who will elect John Paul
II’s successor. In conclusion, he presents a critical,
independent-minded profile of each of those cardinals–for one of them
will certainly be the new pope.
Paperback. 256 Pages. (Item #88350) $12.95 |
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We're On A Mission From
God
THE GENERATION X GUIDE TO JOHN PAUL II, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, AND THE REAL
MEANING OF LIFE
by Mary Beth Bonacci
Paperback (Item #82663) $12.95 |
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Love & Responsibility
by Karol Wojtyla
Paperback (Item #87103) $14.95 |
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JOHN PAUL II: A LIGHT FOR THE
WORLD
by Mary Ann Walsh
A Light for the World
commemorates the 25th anniversary of the papacy of John Paul II and
features more than 40 brief essays on aspects of his pontificate. The
essays are illustrated by extraordinary pictures by the Vatican
photographers who have been with John Paul II since the start of his
pontificate. The foreword to the book was written by UN Secretary General
Kofi Annan and a greeting by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo
Sodano. The book includes almost thirty very brief remembrances of the
pope by several persons who have met him personally. Cardinal Mahony of
Los Angeles recounts finding the pope, who was his house guest, ladling
out soup for himself in the kitchen during the 1987 visit to California.
The pictures in the book provide a visual documentary of John Paul from
his days as the athletic, skiing pope to the current time when he walks
aided by a cane.
With over 150 glossy color photos
by his official photographer, many images which have never been viewed
outside of the Vatican, John Paul II: A Light for the World will
serve as both a celebration and a memorial of the world's most celebrated
divine leader. Hardcover
(Item #84003) $35.00 |
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Pastoral Visit of Pope John
Paul II to St. Louis, Missouri in January 1999
VHS (varies titles)
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VHS Great Souls: Pope John
Paul II
In this program, leading churchmen,
friends and colleagues examine the character and forces that enabled John
Paul II to be acclaimed universally as one of the most important
personalities in the twentieth century. (Item #72498) $19.95 |
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All the Pope's Men: The
Inside Story of How the Vatican Really Thinks
By John. L. Allen Jr.
A fascinating and enlightening look at the world’s oldest and most
mysterious institution, written by an American journalist with
unparalleled knowledge about the Vatican's past and present.
The sexual abuse scandals that shook American and British Catholicism in
2002 brought to light a long-standing cultural gap between the
English-speaking Catholic world and the Vatican. In Rome, the crisis was
often seen as an attack on the Church mounted by money-hungry lawyers, a
hostile press, and liberal activists who used it as a way to turn
attention on such concerns as celibacy, women’s ordination, and lay
empowerment. When the Vatican struck down the U.S. bishops’ draft for
handling allegations of sexual abuse, many saw it as an attempt to curb an
independent American Catholic church. Yet, as time passed, it became clear
that the Vatican’s well-founded concerns about due process were shared
by most liberal U.S. bishops and canon lawyers.
ALL THE POPE’S MEN is a lucid, in-depth guide to the sometimes puzzling,
often incomprehensible inner workings of the Vatican. It reveals how
decisions are made, how papal bureaucrats think, and how careers in the
Roman Curia are shaped. It debunks the myths that have fed the distrust
and suspicions many English-speaking Catholics harbor about the way the
Vatican conducts its business, explains who really wields the power, and
offers entertaining profiles of the personalities, historical and
present-day, who have wielded that power for good and for bad. A
thoughtful analysis of the recent sexual abuse crisis sheds light on how
the Vatican perceives the Church in the United States.
Balanced, lively, and filled with Vatican history and lore, ALL THE
POPE’S MEN provides the general reader with an authoritative picture of
the highly charged relationship between the Vatican and the richest, most
influential national Catholic church in the world today.
Hardcover. 392 pages. (Item #88219) $24.95 |
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VHS National Geographic's
INSIDE THE VATICAN
With unprecedented access, National
Geographic provides a rare glimpse inside the secret archives, magnificent
artwork and private chapels of the Vatican. Narrated by Martin Sheen. (Item
#72499) $24.95 |
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Poems from the Pope CD
15 of Pope John Paul II's poems on CD
(English) (Item #72873) $15.95 |
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The Poetry of Pope John Paul II
Roman Triptych Meditations
Widely
regarded as his spiritual last testament, Roman Triptych: Meditations
contains three new poems from Pope John Paul II, the first ones written
and published during his pontificate. This edition also includes the
insightful presentation of the pope's book by Cardinal Ratzinger, Prefect
of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. 40 pages. Hardcover.
(Item #82331) $19.95 |
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Karol Wojtyla: The Thought of
the Man Who Became Pope John Paul II
by Rocco Buttiglione
The achievements of John Paul II in recent
years cannot be overstated. Working from a solid body of Catholic social
teaching, the Catholic Church has become the world's single greatest voice
for democracy and human rights. Protestants, too, have found in Pope John
Paul II a brave and steadfast Christian Pastor. Few people, however, know
the Pope's background or the philosophy behind his teachings.
Written by Rocco Buttiglione, one of the
Pope's closest friends and counselors, this volume is the standard work
for all who want to understand the philosophical mind of Karol Wojtyla,
the man who became Pope John Paul II. Based on an accurate reading of all
of Wojtyla's works and all relevant secondary literature, this English
edition of Buttiglione's work--first published in Italy in 1982--provides
a complete introduction to the Pope's philosophy and his own original
contribution to the philosophy of freedom.
"Buttiglione's insight into the
formative stages of the Pope's mature thought offers a priceless gate of
entry into the Pope's way of thinking . . . . A work of considerable
ecumenical importance, this book provides the best available introduction
to Pope John Paul II's thought in any language." Michael Novak, from
the foreward.
Hardcover
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Pope John Paul II: In My Own
Words
MEMORIAL EDITION
Spiritual
father of millions, globally influential leader: Pope John Paul II's words
have brought inspiration, solace, and courage to those who have listened.
The quotes and prayers collected here are both for the faithful and for
those who have been touched by and want to know more about this remarkable
man. His words on love, family, truth, freedom, human relationships, the
power of God, and the importance of hope and prayer explore what it means
to be alive and what we are doing here on Earth, and offer answers to some
of life's hardest questions.
Paperback (Item #88777) $9.95 |
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Days of Intense Emotion:
Praying with Pope John Paul II in the Holy Land
by Robert Keller and Paul Moses
A deeply spiritual account of the historic
visit to Israel, reconstructing Pope John Paul II's journey in all its
piety, emotion, and fervor. Includes suggestion for reflection and further
reading.
208 pages, Paperback Size: 5 1/2"x 8 1/4"
(Item #87201) $12.95 |
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On
Our Pilgrimage to Eternity
99
Sayings by John Paul II
by Stephen Liesenfeld
The pontificate of the first non‑Italian since
the sixteenth century has left a lasting imprint on the church. As
the world has faced the tremendous theological, social, economic and
political realignment of the last half of the twentieth century,
John Paul II has offered clear guidance for Roman Catholics and
innumerable others. The moving selections from his writings
contained here speak of his central creed: the good news of Jesus
and his relevance to our own life and times. Hardcover. Published
Sept. 2004 (Item #88747) $14.95 |
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Rising
in Christ
Meditations on Living the Resurrection
by Pope John Paul II
What is the significance of the resurrection of Christ to
our individual lies and to all humanity? Here is a prayerful guide for all
those who wish to sink their roots into the depths of Easter joy and draw
abundantly from it any time of the year! As the Holy Father tells us:
"Easter must leave a mark. It must continuously be felt in our
lives." For Christians, Easter is an invitation to lives a new life.
The risen Christ is at the heart of all the selections in this book, which
span almost twenty-five years of Pope John Paul II's papacy. In discussing
the Easter passage from unbelief to faith, from sin to holiness, and from
death to immortality, the Pope shows us how the resurrection empowered the
apostles and how we all can live a resurrected life. Hardcover, 5x8, 192
pages. (Item #88748) $12.95 |
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Christ is the Answer:
The Christ Centered Teaching of Pope John Paul II
by John Saward
Christ is the answer, but what is the question?
It is the question posed by the human heart in all times
arid places. What is the meaning of life? What is the way to happiness?
Where may I find peace?
John Paul II is one of the most popular,
prolific, and influential Popes of recent centuries. Actor, poet,
playwright, philosopher and theologian, endowed by decision of the Holy
Spirit with the office of Peter, he has done more than simply re-affirm
the Church's faith in 'the Son of the living God'. He has tried to unfold
a systematic theological vision of the place of Christ in the divine
Trinity and in human life. Jesus, who is God and man in one person,
reveals God, but He also reveals man. In God-made-man we discover the
meaning of our life, the happiness for which we long, the peace that
passes all understanding.
The Polish Pope has been called to make
explicit what his predecessors could leave implicit - that everything in
Christianity has a reference to the Word made flesh. He has continued and
developed the Christ-centred message of the Second Vatican Council. Christ
is the true 'light of the nations', and the Church is called to reflect
His radiance in the world.
Written in a style more contemplative
than critical, synthetic than dryly analytical, this book explores the
vast world of the Pope's teaching—his encyclicals, addresses, and
homilies, Many works are now appearing on John Paul's life and
personality, but this is the first to take us to the living centre of his
theology. Professor Saward sees him as highly original because he is so
deeply traditional, a resolute father in God because he is a humble child
of Mary. John Paul embodies the Christian paradox that to wield true
authority one must become as open and trusting as a child, no matter how
cynical the world has become, or how apparently strong the forces of
death. For Christ, the conqueror of Hell, is the answer to death.
Paperback.
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Priest of the World's
Destiny: John Paul II
by Michael Parker
Michael Parker, a freelance journalist and
writer in New Zealand, has succeeded in putting together a verbal portrait
of this great man, who is so human, yet so much the Vicar (face) of
Christ—a holy pope. Mr. Parker has woven a rich tapestry of love and
war, personal biography and world history, secular philosophy and Catholic
theology, warmth and intrigue, which is sure to swell the hearts of all
people who love our present pontiff. Paperback.
(Item #82871) $8.00
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TESTIMONY OF THE CROSS
- A stunning and moving photographic and textural
reflection expressing the mystery of the Cross in the life of Pope John
Paul II. Includes illustrations of each of the 14 stations of the Cross,
and prayers and meditations written expressly by the Holy Father. In
addition, 40 beautiful photographs provide an exquisite retrospective of
the Holy Father's pontificate.
(Paperback Item #84210) $15.95 |
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Apostolic Letter of Pope John
Paul II
ON THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
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(Item #97243) $3.95 |
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MY DEAR YOUNG FRIENDS
This collection of 52 weekly reflections on living the Spirit invites young people to read
and act on Pope John Paul II's inspiring addresses to young people gathered at annual
World Youth Day celebrations. Paperback (Item #83408) $7.95 |
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MAN OF THE MILLENNIUM:
A BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN PAUL II
by Luigi Accattoli
translated by Jordan Aumann, OPA
rare personal glimpse into the Pope's life and vision... Pope John Paul II is a spiritual
leader of unparalleled significance for our century. This extraordinary biography
chronicles his life from its earliest years in Poland. The book follow John Paul's
journeys as priest, bishop and the first non-Italian Pope of the Catholic Church after
hundreds of years. 330 pages.
(Item #86425) $19.95 Paperback |
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The Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortations of Pope John Paul II
Edited with Introductions by J. Michael Miller, C.S.B.
An invalable reference, six apostolic exhortations of John Paul II have been gathered in
one volume. Uniquely collegial documents, these exhortations help all Christians
understand John Paul's challenging vision for the Church of the Third Millennium.800
pages. Hardcover.
(Item #88623) $49.95 |
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Pope John Paul II and the
Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary
In one volume, this insightful work offers the historical context within
which to understand the Rosary as well as provides the scriptural and
spiritual meaning of the Luminous Mysteries, or Mysteries of Light, added
to the Rosary by Pope John Paul II at the beginning of the twenty-fifth
year of his pontificate. Paperback. 192 pages. (Item
#81498) $9.95 |
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The Rosary of the Virgin Mary:
With Pope John Paul II's New Mysteries of Light
by Pope John Paul II
Paperback.
(Item #88750) $6.95 |
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Every Child A Light: The
Pope's Message to Young People
By Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II's affinity for young people is well
known. Here, Father Vereb has taken snippets from the pope's messages to
children and teens and matched them with very appealing full-color photos:
the pope holding, patting, and kissing babies and toddlers, and having a
laugh or celebrating with older kids. The format is always accessible. The
pages are bright white, and the text is given line by line, so it doesn't
look intimidating. Despite all that, it's difficult to say if kids will
pick up this book for themselves. Even though the excerpts are short, they
are not always kid friendly: "It is above all in raising children
that the family fulfills its mission to proclaim the gospel of life."
Some of the pieces, however, are right at a child's level: "The pope
has a great love for children! I want to see you grow up happy." An
afterword tells readers more about Pope John Paul II and his philosophy
concerning children. Libraries with Catholic populations will probably
want this on hand. Reading Level ages 9-12. Hardcover. 48 pages.
(Item #88754) $16.95 |
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The Place Within
by Karol Woytila
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.
Paperback. 208 pages. (Item #94063) $12.00 |
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John Paul II's Book of Saints
Containing an exhaustive gathering of the saints canonized by Pope John
Paul II, as well as extensive biographical listings of the hundreds of
beatifications he has authorized, this new release makes an important
addition to any library.
With its emphasis on the Pope's vision of the Faith and how holy men
and women from around the globe have lived out that vision over the
centuries, John Paul II's Book of Saints is more than a mere
compilation of the Pope's saints and blesseds. Hardcover. 384 pages.
(Item #87215) $24.95
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Go in
Peace: A Gift of Enduring Love
By John Paul II
Editor: Joseph Durepos
Why do we suffer? How can we live as believers in an
unbelieving world? Who is Jesus? How can we pray? These are some of the
questions John Paul II answers in this inspirational collection of his
most intimate words and writings.
Revealing his pastoral heart, Fr. Karol Wojtyla speaks powerfully and with
clarity about what it means to be a Christian in our modern world. In
passages taken from three volumes of writings, the Holy Father discusses
conscience, prayer, forgiveness, families, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, the
Mass and the Eucharist, poverty and suffering, and creating a culture of
peace.
Go in Peace is the essential wisdom of John Paul II—
a living testament to his legacy of hope and peace. It is the definitive
book for every seeker who wants to know John Paul II as a man, as a
priest, and as a Pope. Hardcover. 150 pages. (Item #81345) $19.95 |
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John
Paul II: Lessons for Living
By John Paul II
Editor: Joseph Durepos
The words of John Paul II have long inspired Christians
throughout the world. People of faith often turn to his wisdom in trying
or difficult times. In John Paul II: Lessons for Living, editor
Joseph Durepos collects the pope’s essential pastoral wisdom, distilling
his extensive writings into one hundred insights that give a moral or
ethical lesson about living the Catholic faith.
In his gentle yet unflinching manner, the pope offers wisdom on such
topics as the importance of forgiveness, how to respond to suffering in a
Christian way, the necessity of unity in the Christian family, and the
responsibilities of living as a Christian in this world. His instructive,
inspirational thoughts are offered as daily guidance for Christians who
are seeking to draw closer to God and live as faith-filled people in this
often challenging and complex world. Hardcover. 150 pages. (Item
#83721) $12.95 |
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Mysteries
of Light: Meditations on the Mysteries of the Rosary with John Paul II
In October 2002, Pope John Paul II updated the prayers of
the rosary for the first time in five centuries when he issued his
Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae. Designating this the Year of
the Rosary (October 2002-October 2003), Pope John Paul II added a new set
of "mysteries" — events in the lives of Jesus for worshippers
to reflect on the mystery of salvation and the role of Mary as
intercessor. He has also invited the faithful to pray the rosary for
peace. Now, on Thursday, the Pope asks Catholics to reflect on five
Mysteries of Light: Christs baptism, his first miracle at Cana, his
proclaiming the coming of the Kingdom of God, his Transfiguration in front
of three disciples, and the institution of the Eucharist as a sacrament.
This book offers simple meditations written by Pope John Paul II on each
of the 20 mysteries of the rosary. (Item #81420) $9.95 |
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At the Altar of the World:
The Pontificate of Pope John Paul II Through the Lens of L'Osservator
by DANIEL G. CALLAHAN (Editor)
Hardcover. 200 pages. (Item #80884) $39.95 |
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Walking in the Light: 30 Days
with Pope John Paul II
Hardcover. 72 pages. (Item #88223) $9.95 |
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Centering on the Vatican statement We Remember: A Reflection on the "Shoah,"
issued by the Commis-sion for Religious Relations with the Jews, this
publication includes the full text of the document, with introduction and
commentaries. A bibliography is included.
Paperback. 84 pages (Item #83635) $6.95 |
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Fides et Ratio / On the
Relationship between Faith and Reason
By Pope John Paul II
Paperback / 132 pages (Item #87147) $5.95 |
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Veritatis Splendor / The
Splendor of Truth
By Pope John Paul II
Paperback / 154 pages (Item #98006) $6.95 |
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Pastores Dabo Vobis / I Will
Give You Shepherds
By Pope John Paul II
Paperback / 168 pages (Item #80358) $5.95 |
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Ecclesia de Eucharistia / On
the Eucharist in Its Relationship to the Church
By John Paul II
Softcover / 75 pages (Item #81500) $4.95 |
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Redemptoris Missio / Mission
of the Redeemer
By Pope John Paul II
Softcover / 128 pages (Item #98044) $5.95 |
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Christifidelis Laici / Lay
Members of Christ's Faithful People
By Pope John Paul II
Paperback / 184 pages (Item #93965) $6.95 |
CROSSING THE THRESHOLD OF HOPE - Pope
John Paul II. The Pope responds to the questions of a journalist. (Paperback Item
#94058) $15.00
STATIONS OF THE CROSS WITH POPE JOHN PAUL II
- (Item #98686) $2.95
INSIDE THE VATICAN - Thomas J. Reese
(Item #83423) $16.95
POPE FICTION: Answers to 30
Myths and Misconceptions About the Papacy - Patrick
Madrid (Item #97065) $14.99
ANSWERING COMMON OBJECTIONS:
Answers To the Most Common Questions Facing Catholics Today Set
of 5 Audio Cassettes- Dr. Scott Hahn (Item #75670) $28.95
WAY OF THE CROSS, SIGN OF CONTRADICTION -
John Paul II (Item #83597) $10.95
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER! GIFT AND MYSTERY - Pope John Paul
II. Pope John Paul II tells the story of his priestly vocation on the 50th
anniversary of his ordination. (Paperback #88242) $15.00
MOTHER OF CHRIST, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH-
DOCUMENTS ON THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY - (Item #82775) $22.95
CONSECRATED LIFE DOCUMENT - (Item #83296)
$14.95
GOSPEL OF LIFE ENCYC. DSP EVANGELIUM VITAE
- (Item #80836) $5.95
ON THE CHRISTIAN MEANING OF HUMAN.. -
(Item #80662) $3.95
REDEEMER OF MAN - (Item #83327) $3.50
ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY IN THE MODERN WORLD
- (Item #88565) $6.95
POPE JOHN PAUL II ON THE GENIUS OF WOMEN
- Focusing on the year 1995- "a truly memorable year for women in the Catholic
Church," this compendium includes major statements from Pope John Paul II to and
about women. This compilation is from the U.S. Bishops' Committee on Women in Society and
the Church. (Item #89985) $6.95
ON HUMAN WORK (LABOREM EXERCENS) - (Item
#97246) $4.50
POPE JOHN PAUL II: STATESMAN - Biography
(VHS Item #75960) $19.99
POPE JOHN PAUL II: LIFE & TEACHINGS OF POPE JOHN PAUL
II AND CHRISTMAS AND EASTER LITURGIES - (VHS Item #70227) $29.99
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NEW!
Pope John Paul II Steinbach Nutcracker
Limited Edition. Limited to 5,000 Pieces Produced!
19" tall. Gift Boxed. Please allow 3 weeks for delivery.
(Item #31566) $290.00
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INCREDIBLE BOOK OF VATICAN FACTS
- by Nino Lo Bello
Find the answers to nearly 200 questions in this vast cornucopia of interesting, unusual,
and intriguing facts and minutiae about the seat of the Roman Catholic religion (Vatican
City) and the experience as a journalist covering Italy and in particular the Vatican, Lo
Bello entertains the reader on every page with trivia and fascinating anecdotes.
(Paperback Item #84447) $12.95 |
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JOHN PAUL II'S BOOK OF MARY - compiled by
Margaret Bunson (Item #83079) $9.95
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