Pope John Paul II dedicated his pontificate to serving the Church and all humanity with unwavering missionary zeal. His nearly 27-year tenure was marked by extensive pastoral journeys, fostering open dialogue with diverse nations and religions, and a profound commitment to spreading faith. He initiated significant global events like World Youth Day and World Meeting of Families, demonstrating his deep care for younger generations and the family unit. Under his guidance, the Church prepared for the third millennium, emphasizing spiritual renewal and providing inspiring examples of holiness for contemporary times.
With topics including the persistent problems of hunger, economic justice, war, human dignity, and the longing for community, this collection of spiritual essays reflects the Pontiff's witness to the central importance of God and the things of the spirit
Prayers and meditations by the pontiff deliver an inspirational message of hope, faith, love, compassion, forgiveness, and comfort, in a volume that includes a brief biographical profile.
15 years into his papacy, and on the eve of a new millennium, John Paul II brings to an accessible level the great theological questions of our lives. He goes to the heart of his personal beliefs and speaks with passion about the existence of God; about the dignity of man; about pain, suffering and evil; about eternal life and the meaning of salvation; about hope; and about the relationship of Christianity to other faiths and that of Catholicism to other branches of the Christian faith. The book is also available on casette and CD, and all royalties go to charities chosen by the Pope.
Exploring the relationship between faith and reason, this work delves into the philosophical and theological foundations that unite these two aspects of human understanding. It emphasizes the importance of both elements in the pursuit of truth, arguing that they complement rather than contradict each other. The text engages with historical perspectives and contemporary issues, providing insights into how faith and reason can work together to enrich human knowledge and spirituality.
Quand arriva " son heure ", Jésus dit à ceux qui étaient avec lui au jardin de Gethsémani, Pierre, Jacques et Jean, les disciples particulièrement aimés: " Levez-vous ! Allons ! " Il n'était pas le seul à devoir " aller " vers l'accomplissement de la volonté du Père: eux aussi devaient y aller avec Lui. Je parle de cela du lieu où l'amour du Christ Sauveur m'a conduit, me demandant de sortir de ma terre pour porter du fruit ailleurs, avec Sa grâce, un fruit appelé à demeurer. Faisant écho aux paroles de notre Maître et Seigneur, je redis donc, moi aussi, à chacun de vous, très chers Frères dans l'Episcopat: " Levez-vous ! Allons ! " Allons en nous fiant au Christ. Lui nous accompagnera sur le chemin, jusqu'au but que Lui seul connaît.
German, Polish (translation)
German, Polish (translation)
nachsynodales apostolisches Schreiben "Christifideles laici" vom 30. Dezember 1988
