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You know “be not afraid,” but his corpus of quotes is huge! Why not learn a couple more?
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The spiritual fruit of Pope St. John Paul II’s fatherhood continues to spill out, years after his death.
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“It is the task of the Holy Spirit to put into the disciples’ hearts the same joy that Jesus had, the joy of faithfulness to the love which comes from the Father.”
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Servant of God Emilia Wojtyla, pray for us!
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Did you know . . . he took part in Second Vatican Council and played a role in drafting multiple documents?
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The recording is certainly very beautiful, and should definitely count as “praying twice.” It is not, however, Pope John Paul II singing.
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Here are five main things that make the great Polish pope so great.
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Catholics have been celebrating the Sunday after Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday ever since John Paul II declared it on April 30, 2000, during the Canonization Mass of St. Faustina Kowalska. He declared, “It is important then that we accept the whole message that comes to us from the word of God on this Second
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ROME – Today marks the fourteenth anniversary of the death of Saint Pope John Paul II, who passed away on April 2, 2005. John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope since the 15th century, and his pontificate was the second longest in the history of the Catholic Church. He led the Catholic Church for
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Following in his footsteps is closer than you think.
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Saint Pope John Paul II once said that “freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” Independence Day brings with it celebrations, and fireworks, cookouts, and a few “cold ones”. It also is a great opportunity to pause for a moment and think about what
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Whether you are a priest or a preschool teacher, whether you clean houses or crime scenes, you can transform your work into a source of strength, holiness and joy (yes, joy!). In the pages of Sanctify Your Life, written by Saint Pope John Paul II’s mentor, Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski, you’ll find out how to transform even
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There’s no denying that Catholics are present on all social media platforms. Whether it’s a healthy debate on “Catholic Twitter,” building an online community through specialized websites and Facebook groups, or sharing their own life and faith journeys through personal blogs, there is no shortage of young Catholics using social media in ongoing evangelization efforts.
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Priests and seminarians have gathered in Wisla, Poland to participate in the 21st annual Pope John Paul II skiing cup. Pope St. John Paul II was an avid skier and was once overheard saying, “It’s unbecoming for a cardinal to ski badly.” Read more: Little Known Facts About John Paul II Seminarians, priests, and even priests
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Have you ever struggled to pray the rosary? Do distractions pull you away from the prayers, or does your mind wander between Hail Marys and Our Fathers? The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila by Dan Burke and Connie Rossini is just the book for you, then. This book is
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What comes to mind when you think of requirements for someone who is to become the pope? A strong prayer life? Wisdom? Leadership skills coming out of their ears? How about a sense of humor? Many popes have had great senses of humor. Below are 13 of the funniest Pope quotes of all time. Pope
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“For nothing is concealed that will not be uncovered, or hidden that will not be made known.” Luke 8:18 Chloe Langr: I deleted Snapchat off of my phone about a year and a half ago. I saw how a lack of permanence with the pictures taken on the app encouraged users to objectify themselves and
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Happy Birthday, John Paul II!! Today we celebrate the Birthday of one of the 21st century’s most beloved saints, Pope St. John Paul the Great. In honor of his birthday we wanted to share some lesser known facts abut his life. How many of these do you already know? His Father Was a
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The internet is a funny place filled with funny people doing funny things. Pope St. John Paul II was a prolific traveler, writer, and athlete, which lends itself to some great memes. Here are the best JP2 memes I found: JPII was the MAN! Dark Knight, meet Pope Awesome Kinda like the
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Pope St. John Paul II was a remarkable man for multiple reasons. He served the kingdom of God as a holy priest, rising all the way to the papacy. In his multiple roles, he drew his flock closer to the Lord Jesus Christ. In effect, he was a master catechist—a teacher who transmitted knowledge of
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