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Go in Peace: A Gift of Enduring Love

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This is the collection of the late pope's writings that I have returning to again and again over the past month. It has been thoughtfully edited by the same person who compiled NO GREATER LOVE, a wonderful selection of the writings of Mother Teresa. It carefully organizes John Paul II's most personal thoughts into twelve important themes that form the heart of John Paul's beliefs about being a Christian in the modern world. And it reveals a pastoral dimension that is sometimes missing from other selections of his work.

As a modern Catholic in the U.S., I have to admit that what goes on in Rome seems so distant from my life most of the time. This book really made me feel that the teachings of this Pope were, and still are, relevant to me, a less-than-perfect spiritual practitioner. John Paul II wasn't just some powerful figurehead of a giant organization (whose members are often at odds with its ancient, Rome-dictated policies). He was, in fact, a human being whose tremendous capacity to love others extended even to the likes of me.

"Go in Peace" is the best way to look back over John Paul II's remarkable pontificate. Durepos has gathered the clearest and most powerful statements of all the major themes. It's impossible to understand the 20th century without understanding this pope and his role in its history. To read this book is to begin to understand. It's also a great way to jump-start your prayer life. Reading these meditations is almost like praying with the man himself. In fact, now that he's gone to his reward, it CAN be a time of truly praying with the man!

This is a great read, especially for any teens or young adults. Definitely worth it!

This book is a nice collection of writings by John Paul II condensed in one nice book. The sections are broken up into among other sections; prayer, reconcilliation, the family, faith and belief, God the Father, living in the world and more. Each chapter also has a John Paul II quote and a quote from scripture. A very nice book for reading and reflecting in quiet moments. A great book for someone seeking practical application of faith or looking to understand Catholicism better. A great look at the faith of the Pope that reminded us to "be not afraid".