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Crossing the Threshold of Hope

by John Paul

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... (more)

Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II

Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II

by George Weigel

The Definitive Biography of Pope John Paul II Witness to Hope is the authoritative biography of one of the singular figures -- some might argue the singular figure -- of our time. With unprecedented cooperation from John Paul II and the people who knew and worked with him throughout his life, George Weigel offers a groundbreaking portrait of the Pope as a man, a thinker, and a leader whose religious... (more)

The Hidden Pope: The Untold Story of a Lifelong Friendship That Is Changing the Relationship Between Catholics and Jews: The Personal Journey of John Paul II and Jerzy Kluger

The Hidden Pope: The Untold Story of a Lifelong Friendship That Is Changing the Relationship Between Catholics and Jews: The Personal Journey of John Paul II and Jerzy Kluger

by Darcy O'Brien

John Paul II has made greater strides toward understanding and atoning for Rome's complicity in anti-Semitism than any other pope in history. The Hidden Pope shows how and why this rapprochement is taking place by telling the story of John Paul's lifelong friendship with Jerzy Kluger, a Polish Jew. The text is a fascinating and detailed depiction of John Paul's personal life, but the book's real... (more)

On Human Work : Laborem Exercens

by John Paul

The Holy Father's third encyclical focuses on "the dignity and rights of those who work."

Ordinatio SacerdotalisPope John Paul II

Ordinatio Sacerdotalis

by Pope John Paul II

The Redeemer of Man: Redemptor HominisPope John Paul II

The Redeemer of Man: Redemptor Hominis

by Pope John Paul II

ON THE MERCY OF GOD: DIVES IN MISERICORDIA.Pope John Paul II.

ON THE MERCY OF GOD: DIVES IN MISERICORDIA.

by Pope John Paul II.

Guardian of the RedeemerPope John Paul II

Guardian of the Redeemer

by Pope John Paul II

Familiaris Consortio

by Pope John Paul II

POPE JOHN PAUL II THE LIFE OF KAROL WOJTYLA

The Time of the Assassins, Anatomy of an InvestigationClaire Sterling

The Time of the Assassins, Anatomy of an Investigation

by Claire Sterling

The Pope, the church and anti-SemitismJoseph Sobran

The Pope, the church and anti-Semitism

by Joseph Sobran

Prayers and Devotions from Pope John Paul Ii

Prayers and Devotions from Pope John Paul Ii

by John Paul II, Peter Canisius Johannes van Lierde

Pope John Paul II has inspired Catholics, Christians, and other people of good will all over the world. In this beautiful recording, the Pope takes readers on a spiritual journey through the liturgical year, offering reflections for each day. The perfect gift for Christmas, Confirmation, weddings, anniversaries, and every special occasion. 90 minute-cassette.

My Daily Eucharist II

by Joan Carter McHugh

John Paul II: The Man, The Disciple, The Leader : The Complete Illustrated Biography

John Paul II: The Man, The Disciple, The Leader : The Complete Illustrated Biography

by Reader's Digest Editors

John Paul II is the first Slavic pope in history and the first non-Italian pope since Adrian VI in 1522. He is by far the most widely traveled pope, having made over 100 papal visits abroad, more than all his predecessors put together. With this informative biography you can get to know him up close and personally. Over 400 photographs, illustrations, and memorabilia present a portrait of Pope John Paul II with an... (more)

The Gospel of Life (Random House Large Print)

The Gospel of Life (Random House Large Print)

by John Paul

Reaffirming the "greatness and inestimable value of human life," Pope John Paul II discusses in this encyclical letter the present-day legal, ethical, and moral threats to life.

On The Most Holy Rosary

by John Paul II

Collected Poems

by John Paul

Text: English, Polish (translation)

The Wisdom of John Paul II: The Pope on Life's Most Vital Questions

The Wisdom of John Paul II: The Pope on Life's Most Vital Questions

by Nick Bakalar: R

A fresh and inspiring distillation of the essential thoughts of Pope John Paul II on matters of belief and conscience, Collected from his encyclicals, speeches, homilies, and statements to fellow bishops.

A Civilization of Love: What Every Catholic Can Do to Transform the World

A Civilization of Love: What Every Catholic Can Do to Transform the World

by Carl A. Anderson

Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, surveys the exciting and history-changing ideas of Pope John Paul II in A Civilization of Love . By popularizing not only John Paul's vision but also that of his successor, Benedict XVI, Anderson hopes to inspire Christians to work toward creating a civilization of love. In such a civilization every person is a child of God. We are all intrinsically... (more)

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