The Young Life of Pope John Paul II
Author: Claire Jordan Mohan
Publisher:
Published: 1995-06
Total Pages: 70
ISBN-13: 9780943135113
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe story of Pope John Paul II when he was Karol Wojtyla growing up in Poland.
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Witness to Hope
Author: George Weigel
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2009-10-13
Total Pages: 1228
ISBN-13: 0061758647
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis definitive biography of Pope John Paul II explores his historic influence on the world stage: “Magnificent. A tremendous achievement” (Washington Post). As head of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005, John Paul II was one of the world’s most transformational figures. With unprecedented cooperation from the Pope, as well as the people who knew and worked with him throughout his life, George Weigel offers a groundbreaking portrait of him as a man, a thinker, and a leader whose religious convictions defined a new approach to world politics—and changed the course of history. The Pope played a crucial yet underexplored role in some of the most momentous events of his time, including the collapse of European communism, the quest for peace in the Middle East, and the democratic transformation of Latin America. With an updated preface, this edition of Witness to Hope explains how this “man from a far country” did all of that, and much more—and what both his accomplishments and the unfinished business of his pontificate mean for the future of the Church and the world.
Pope John Paul II
Author: John Moody
Publisher: Random House (NY)
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9780517200810
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChronicles the life of Pope John Paul II and discusses his connections in Poland and Rome, his personal life, and how he made the choice between acting and religion.
Saint John Paul the Great
Author: Jason Evert
Publisher: Totus Tuus Press
Published: 2014-03-06
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 0991375424
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough there are countless ways to study Saint John Paul the Great, the most direct route is by entering the man’s heart. Discover the five greatest loves of Saint John Paul II, through remarkable unpublished stories about him from bishops, priests, his students, Swiss Guards, and others. Mining through a mountain of papal resources, Jason Evert has uncovered the gems and now presents the Church a treasure chest brimming with the jewels of the saint’s life.
Stories of Karol
Author: Gian Franco Svidercoschi
Publisher: Gracewing Publishing
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 166
ISBN-13: 9780852443965
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCountless biographies have been written about Pope John Paul II. In this volumen a well-know Vatican insider reveals new details about Karol Wojtyla's youth, from his birth to his election to the papacy. This short, readable book chronicles the young life and personal development of this popular and beloved man through stories about his family, his vocation, and his intellectual training. It is enjoyable for both for adults and young people. "Stories of Karol: The Unknown Life of John Paul II" originated as a 20-part radio program that aired from January to March 2001 and was narrated by the author himself. It was also the inspiration behind the Hallmark channel movie, "A Man Who Became Pope."
Pope John Paul II
Author: George E. Stanley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2010-05-11
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13: 1439113696
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPope John Paul II was born Karol Wojtyla on May 18, 1920, in Poland. As a child Karol excelled in school -- especially in religion and literature. He was a star soccer player and also hiked and kayaked. But most of all Karol loved poetry and theater. Although Karol was liked and respected by his peers, his childhood was touched by tragedy. His mother passed away when he was only nine years old, and three years later his beloved older brother, Edmund, died from scarlet fever. Karol grew up in a time of great uncertainty for Poland. Although he was born into an independent Poland, he was a young man during the Nazi occupation of his homeland in World War II. When many Poles were anti-semitic, Karol had Jewish friends; when his country turned its back on religion, Karol studied in secret to become a priest. This fascinating biography details Karol's childhood and the events that led him to be named Pope John Paul II in 1978.
Pope John Paul II
Author: Yann-Brice Dherbier
Publisher:
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPope John Paul II is the most extensive visual diary ever compiled of this most respected of religious leaders. From his days growing up in the small town of Wadowice, Poland, to his extensive travels around the Christian world, this astounding collection bears witness to his transformation into the vicar of Jesus Christ and the Patriarch of the West. Included among the images are some of his lesser known, but equally powerful moments, such as his visit to the man who tried to kill him in 1981. Comprehensive and complete, this is a powerful compendium.
Karol from Poland
Author: M. Leonora Wilson
Publisher:
Published: 2000-06
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780819842053
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTraces the life of Karol Wojtyla from his childhood and student years in Poland through his ordination as a priest and election as Pope John Paul II, a missionary to the world.
John Paul II
Author: Dominique Bar
Publisher: Ignatius Press
Published: 2014-02-03
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA graphic novel format biography of Karol Josef Wojtyla who later became Pope John Paul II.
Lessons in Hope
Author: George Weigel
Publisher: Basic Books
Published: 2017-09-19
Total Pages: 386
ISBN-13: 0465094309
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom a preeminent authority on the Catholic Church and papal biographer, "an intimate understanding of John Paul II" (Weekly Standard) In Lessons in Hope, George Weigel tells the story of his unique friendship with St. John Paul II. As Weigel learns the pope "from inside," he also offers a firsthand account of the tumult of post-Vatican II Catholicism and the Cold War's endgame, introducing readers to the heroes who brought down European communism. Later, he shows us the aging pope grappling with the post-9/11 world order and teaching new lessons in dignity through his own suffering. A deeply humane portrait of an eminent scholar learning a saint, Lessons in Hope is essential reading for anyone seeking a fuller understanding of a world-changing pope.
