John Paul II: Lessons for Living [Hardcover]

Pope John Paul II (Author), Joseph Durepos (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2004

Lessons from the most beloved spiritual leader of our time

 

Lessons for Living presents the essential pastoral wisdom of Pope John Paul II. These short, eloquent selections, culled from more than two decades of the pope’s writings and speeches, capture the clarity of John Paul’s insight and the fervor of his faith. Each page presents an inspirational lesson that encourages us to draw closer to God, helping us live as faithful Christians in a sometimes challenging world.

 

Become friends to those who have no friends. Become family to those who have no family. Become community to those who have no community. May we all share what we have with one another as children of the one God who loves everyone and who offers to everyone the gift of peace.
—Pope John Paul

 

On October 16, 1978, Karol Wojtyla ascended to the papacy and adopted the name John Paul II. Since that time, he has greeted an estimated 16 million pilgrims at the Vatican’s General Audiences on Wednesdays and has touched
millions of lives in his religious ceremonies, special audiences, and trips throughout the world.

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From Publishers Weekly

Pope John Paul II may be a statesman, leader, philosopher and theologian. But according to Durepos, he has "the heart of a pastor," and his "supreme desire is that we come to embrace a faith that transforms the way we live, the way we relate to other people, and the way we work." This small, accessible gift book offers a hundred brief quotations from the pope on pastoral topics ranging from fasting and prayer to catechesis and the gift of peace. Along the way, the pope also shares tender thoughts on charity, stay-at-home motherhood, forgiveness, worldly goods, justice and the writing of history. This book can be used as a quiet daily devotional for Christians who want to savor each brief meditation, or read in one sitting by those interested in getting a feel for the spiritual musings of one of history’s most beloved popes.
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Book Description

The words of John Paul II have long inspired Chrisians 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 widsom, 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 repsond to suffering ina Christain way, the necessity of unity in the Chrisian family, and the responsibilities of living as a Chrisian in this world.  His instructive, inspirational thoughts are offeerd as daily guidance for Christians who are seeking to draw closer to God and live as faith-filled people in the often challenging and complex world.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Loyola Press; First Edition, First edition (August 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0829420592
• ISBN-13: 978-0829420593
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,462 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Pope John Paul II shares honors with Billy Graham in terms of evangelism and religious life. If you want inspiriational but short writings, JPII is your man of the times. This Holy and God filled man is the best thing to happen for the Catholic Faithful, all Christians and all people of all faiths. I encourage you to read his works. Simple, consice and in lay terms. Read and build on your lives.