Best Selling Books by John Paul II

Of all the canonized saints, half have been canonized in the time of John Paul II. Here they are, saints from every nation under the sun, many of them from very near our own time.

Encyclical on the role of Mary in the redemption and in our lives today

An accessible commentary that illuminates the Christian meaning of masculinity, fatherhood, marriage, and family life through the model of St. Joseph. Significant encyclical with pastoral commentary and discussion questions¿great for individual or group use.

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

A study of Pope John Paul II''s encyclicals reveals the vision and strategy of his pontificate. It is a vis-ion which at once recalls the mysteries of faith and appeals to all men and women of good will to build the future on a firm spiritual and ethical foundation.

"On each of his many now famous journeys throughout the world, John Paul II has sought the occasion to address himself familiarly to university students and, more academically, to faculties and administrations.... These addresses and talks are a rich source of teaching of particular interest to anyone personally concerned with about what a university is and ought to be, of how Christianity relates directly and indirectly to academic life and the persons engaged in it. The most common theme we find in John Paul''s talks to university students is a personal one, wherein he reminds them to ask themselves who they are, to know the whole truth about themselves and man, a truth that must include the truth about God."--From the introduction and dust jacket.

This publication is a joint effort of the NCCB Committee for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs and the Anti-defamation League of B''nai B''rith.

This single-volume collector''s edition contains the complete collection of Pope John Paul II''s Holy Thursday letters to priests. "On this holy day, the liturgy takes us inside the Upper Room." Thus wrote Pope John Paul II in 1979 in his first Holy Thursday letter, a tradition he continued until his passing in 2005. The Upper Room is the essence of his annual letters: coming to a deeper understanding of the theology of the priesthood, instituted that first Holy Thursday almost two millennia ago. Letters to My Brother Priests will help every priest understand the theology behind his ministry. This book will help every seminarian understand the august status he pursues. This book will help every one understand why priests are so essential to every Christian’s faith and vocation within the Church.

Revolutionary document on the dignity and role of the lay faithful in the Church

When Karol Wojtyla succeeded Albino Luciani, the pope of 33 days, who could possibly have foreseen the consequences? The pontificate of the first nonItalian since the sixteenth century indeed has left a lasting imprint on the church and on the world. As the world has faced the tremendous theological, social, economic and political realignment of the last half of the twentieth century, Pope John Paul II has offered clear guidance for Roman Catholics, Christians of other denominations, members of other great religions, and innumerable others of good will. The moving selections from his writings contained here speak of John Paul IIs central creed the good news of Jesus, humanitys friend and savior, and his relevance to our own life and times.

Over the years, the Holy Father has said much about the meaning of vocation and how Catholics should respond to God''s call, but it has been scattered through dozens of addresses he has given all over the world. Now at last this compact compendium collects the Pope''s choicest remarks on God''s call and how you should strive to hear and obey Him. He helps you clarify what God is calling you to do, explains how and when God calls, and even helps parents face up to their children''s vocations!

Pope John Paul II discusses God''s plan and communion; the renewal and conversation among communities; the fundamental importance of doctrine; and the primacy and expression of common prayer. He emphasizes the Church''s priority to deepen ecumenical dialogue among churches and communities throughout the world.

Pope John Paul II''s poetic last testament