John Paul II

This encyclical, promulgated by Pope John Paul II on September 14, 1998, deals primarily with the relationship between faith and reason. Faith needs reason, for without reason, it leads to superstition. Reason without faith leads to nihilism and relativism. The key to the document is the appeal that faith and philosophy recover that profound unity which allows them to stand in harmony without compromising their mutual autonomy.

On the Relationship Between Faith and Reason: Encyclical Letter of John Paul II

Fides Et Ratio

Catholic Church

John S. Grabowski

This apostolic exhortation can be considered the magisterium's most comprehensive explanation of the nature of the family, rooting the essence of that nature in love. It also summarizes Saint John Paul II's theology of the body which can lead persons to an "ever deeper and more intense communion" (FC 18). This special anniversary edition includes the full text of the original document plus new commentary that will guide you through this important document.

The Role of the Christian Family in the Modern World Anniversary Editon

Solicitudo Rei Socialis

On Social Concern

"The attraction to Pope John Paul II was an attraction no just to the human charism and magnetism of the Pope. It was an attraction to a profoundly spiritual human being, who lives Christ, radiates Christ, and resounds Christ. All of the speeches, homilies, letters and the encyclical "Jesus Christ the Redeemer of Man" are a proclamation of Christ--the Way, the Truth, and the Light. The Pope is, in name and in fact, an "Alter Christus--Another Christ" as well as the Vicar of Christ. To help us appreciate this basic spiritual element in our Holy Father, the gifted American Dominican theologian Jordan Aumann, former Director of the Institute of Spirituality at St. Thomas Aquinas University, Rome, has translated the Holy Father's doctoral thesis on "Faith According to St. John of the Cross". It is my fervent hope that the reading of this translation will help many not only to know God better, but to live His divine life--to that fullness of life promised by Christ."-- John Cardinal KrolArchbishop of Philadelphia (from the Foreword)

Faith According to Saint John of the Cross

Pope John Paul II

Collections of general audience talks on focused and developed themes.

A Catechesis on the Creed

Jesus, Son, and Savior

En este reflexivo volumen, el Papa Juan Pablo II realza la profunda importancia del acto de orar como la piedra fundamental de la fe. Una invitación a la oración representa un elocuente testimonio de los mensajes de paz y amor del Papa Juan Pablo II -- una colección poderosa que nos invita a participar activamente en la oración como una obligación, un privilegio y una fuente infinita de consuelo y esperanza. Karol Wojtyla, el Papa Juan Pablo II, nació en Wadowice, Polonia, en 1920. Estudió literatura y arte dramático en Cracovia y más tarde trabajó en una cantera y en una planta química. Durante la ocupación alemana de Polonia en la Segunda Guerra Mundial se empezó a preparar para el sacerdocio y fue ordenado en 1946. Wojtyla fue consagrado Obispo de Cracovia en 1958, Arzobispo en 1964 y Cardenal en 1967. En 1978 fue elegido Suma Pontifice y es el 260º Obispo de Roma. Por La Paz ¡Que los responsables se convenzan que la guerra es una aventura sin retorno! ¡No más guerras! ¡Concédenos en nuestros días la paz!

Una Invitacion a la Oracione

Las Oraciones Privadas del Papa Juan Pablo II

The best-selling collection of the beloved pope’s most personal thoughts and writings—revised and expanded This definitive compilation brings together the words that Pope John Paul II most urgently wanted the world to hear and embrace. Arranged by the themes he emphasized in his quarter century as pope—including prayer, forgiveness, family, suffering, the church, and Christ—Go in Peace gives the reader an up-close and personal look at this great churchman’s pastoral heart and passes along his vision for a vital life of Christian faith.“Make time for study, meditation, and reflection. Use your intelligence well; make an effort to reach correct convictions; do not waste time; deepen the motives and foundations of faith in Christ and in the Church, so as to be firm now and in your future. We remain firm in our faith by means of prayer; remember St. Paul wrote: ‘Pray without ceasing.’” —John Paul II, from Go in Peace

A Gift of Enduring Love

Go in Peace

Running Press

As the most traveled and one of the longest serving popes in history, Pope John Paul II touched the hearts and minds of countless Catholics and non-Catholics alike. A prolific author with eight languages at his command, John Paul II published five books and a wealth of encyclicals, apostolic exhortations, constitutions, and letters, plus hundreds of other messages. Be Not Afraid captures the legacy of faith, hope, and love left behind by this holy man's words and life. This beautifully designed book combines an array of stunning images with inspirational quotes taken from the Holy Father's many writings and speeches. With more than 40 quotes and pictures, this book helps readers understand why more than 5 million people of all faiths filled the streets of Rome to honor his life after his death.

Pope John Paul II's Words of Faith, Hope, and Love

Be Not Afraid

Encyclical Letter of Pope John Paul II

The Redeemer of Man

Iōannēs D. Zēzioulas

Cardinal Walter Kasper

A collection of talks marking the 40th anniversary of the Decree on Ecumenism of the Second Vatican Council, Unitatis redintegratio.

John Paul II

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