|
Athlete Poet Actor Dramatist Polyglot Philosopher Theologian Professor Pilgrim
|
Blessed John Paul II |
Priest Bishop Man of courage Man of peace Witness to Christ Witness to Hope Saint Mystic An authentic human person
|
born as Karol Wojtyła on May 18, 1920 in Polish town of Wadowice;
died as Pope John Paul II on April 2, 2005 in Rome.
In his first Encyclical Letter Redemptor Hominis John Paul II wrote:
“Man cannot live without love. He remains a being that is incomprehensible for himself, his life is senseless, if love is not revealed to him, if he does not encounter love, if he does not experience it and make it his own, if he does not participate intimately in it. This is why Christ the Redeemer "fully reveals man to himself." If we may use the expression, this is the human dimension of the mystery of the Redemption. In this dimension man finds again the greatness, dignity and value that belong to his humanity. In the mystery of the Redemption man becomes newly "expressed" and, in a way, is newly created. He is newly created!” (Redemptor Hominis 10)
Let
us remember his words and testimony.
Let us study his writings and speeches and
put into practice his legacy.
Let us pray through the intercession of
Blessed John Paul II.
More on John Paul II:
http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/index.htm
http://www.ewtn.com/johnpaul2/index.htm
Biography:
Theology of the Body:
http://www.ewtn.com/library/papaldoc/jp2tbind.htm
Poetry:
http://www.thehypertexts.com/Karol%20Wojtyla%20Pope%20John%20Paul%20II%20Poet%20Poetry%20Picture%20Literary%20Bio.htm