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Quotes from Pope John Paul II inspire Christians throughout the world, and people of faith often turn to his wisdom in trying or difficult times. In Lessons for Living, editor Joseph Durepos collects the pope’s essential pastoral wisdom, distilling his extensive writings into 100 insights that offer 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 respond to suffering in a Christian way, the necessity of unity in the Christian family, and the responsibilities of living as a Christian in this world. These Pope John Paul II quotes are sure to guide any Christian seeking to draw closer to God.
Celebrate the beatification of Pope John Paul II. Learn about his life and legacy.
Born Karol Wojtyla on May 18, 1920 in Wadowice, Poland, John Paul II lived through Nazi occupation during World War II, was ordained to the priesthood in 1946, and was appointed Archbishop of Krakow by Pope Paul VI.
On October 16, 1978, he 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.
Joseph Durepos has served as the editor on three previous books: No Greater Love, Go In Peace, and John Paul II's Lessons for Living. He is the executive editor of acquisitions at Loyola Press.
Go in Peace: A Gift of Enduring LoveJohn Paul II speaks from the heart about what matters most to him — and to us...
Go in Peace: A Gift of Enduring LovePaperback Edition. The best-selling distillation of the great pope's most personal and inspirational thoughts.
The Grandeur of God: Selections from Two Thousand Years of Catholic Spiritual WritingWisdom from the greatest spiritual writers of the two-thousand-year Catholic tradition.
A Still More Excellent Way: How St. Paul Points Us to JesusA Still More Excellent Way, edited by Joe Durepos, is an excellent resource for the Pauline Year. Readers are introduced to the wisdom of St. Paul through the apostle’s writings.