John Paul II, Every Child a Light: The Pope's Message to Young People
by Pope John Paul II
Edited by Jerome M. Vereb, C.P.
Pope John Paul II has traveled more widely than any Pope in history. No matter where his travels have taken him, he has always made special time for children. From Senegal to Scandinavia, from the Philippines to Brazil, John Paul has reached out to young people worldwide. His ministry to youth is one of the highlights of a remarkable pontificate.
Here is a selection of John Paul's thoughts of faith, family, life, and God's love, taken from talks to children and young adults. They include words of spiritual advise and fatherly words of encouragement. But above all, John Paul expresses a message of hope--hope in the young and hope for the future.
Father Jerome Vereb, former member of the Vatican Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity, has assembled these words of inspiration with full-color photographs that capture the special bond between children and the Holy Father. In this beautiful book, young people will find a true friend, one who loves them with all his heart. "Children," says John Paul, "are the treasure and hope of the Church."
JOHN PAUL II was elected Pope in 1978. He has broken all records for pontifical world travel, making ninety-five papal tours. In recent years, he has visited Egypt, Israel, and Ukraine. In 1985, he asked young people to join him in Rome for the first World Youth Day, a celebration that is held every year. His book Crossing the Threshold of Faith is a worldwide bestseller.
JEROME VERED, C.P., is a former member of the Vatican Secretariat for Promoting Christian Unity. His most recent assignment has been as secretary to Achille Cardinal Silvestrini. Father Jerome is the author of Apostle for Christian Unity, A Pilgrim Pope, and A Joyful Soul. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he now resides at Sts. John and Paul Passionist Monastery in Rome, Italy.
Publishing House: Boyds Mills Press, Honesdale 2002
HardCover book measuring 7.75" x 10.25"
48 pages, color photographs
English Language Version
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