Welcome to our Pope John Paul II specialty store.

We set up this store to honor the late Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, of blessed memory. Pope John Paul's pontificate lasted from October 1978 until his death on April 2, 2005. May his reward be great in heaven! We encourage you to read this beautiful short biography, of the remarkable and great man, which is available on the Vatican Press Office website - click here to read the biography. Pope John Paul II, pray for us.

Pope John Paul II with Rosary Framed Print

Compiled by John V. Kruse Beloved Pope John Paul II was one of the most popular and inspirational religious figures of our time. In Lent and Easter Wisdom From Pope John Paul II, the late Holy Father's thought-provoking words lead readers through a journey of conversion throughout the season Lent and Easter week. Each daily reflection--from Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of …

Lessons For Living John Paul II The words of John Paul II have long inspired Christians throughout the world. People of faith often turn to his wisdom in trying or difficult times. In John Paul II: Lessons for Living , editor Joseph Durepos collects the pope’s essential pastoral wisdom, distilling his extensive writings into one hundred insights that give a moral or ethical lesson about living …

Stanislaw Dziwisz In this volume, the pope’s trusted secretary speaks of suffering in John Paul’s life, and close collaborator Czeslaw Drazek, SJ, reflects on how this life-experience served to confirm and authenticate the pope’s signature teaching on suffering and on the dignity of every person. Dr. Renato Buzzonetti describes the principal medical interventions and care the pope received …

The complete collection of Pope John Paul II's Holy Thursday letters to priests will be available just in time for Easter in this single volume collector's edition. About the Book “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 what John …

Katrina Zeno gives a 50 minute introduction to John Paul II's Theology of the Body.  Her gift for conveying deep concepts in a clear and memorable fashion makes this a marvelous way to introduce others to John Paul's life-transforming message!

This set includes two presentations that may be ordered separately: "Woman: God's Masterpiece", and "Behold the Man: Experiencing the Redemption of Manhood in Christ." (See below for more details.) In the respective presentations Christopher West discusses the essence and meaning of being a true woman, and the challenges and reality of being a real man.  Woman: God's Masterpiece: Basing …

By Pope Jo hn Paul II Translated and introduced by Michael M. Waldstein In this new critical translation of Pope John Paul II’s magnum opus, internationally renowned biblical scholar Michael Waldstein presents John Paul II’s magnificent vision of the human person with meticulous scholarship and profound insight. This is the classic compilation of texts which outline the Thoelogy of …

John Paul II Compiled and with an introduction by Marianne Lorraine Trouvé, FSP Pope John Paul II has always been profoundly devoted to Mary, the Mother of God. This love for Mary shines through the impressive body of writings he has given to the Church; in addition to his Marian writings, he has mentioned her in virtually every major document. Here is a beautiful collection of his thoughts on …

  Encyclical Letter of John Paul II, Redemptoris mater Introduction by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Commentary by Hans Urs von Balthasar Pope John Paul II's only encyclical on our Blessed Mother, with introduction by the Cardinal Prefect of the congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, and commentary by one of the world's leading Catholic theologians, Hans Urs von …

The Meaning of Vocation: In the Words of John Paul II 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 …

"Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ. To his saving power open the boundaries of states, economic and political systems, the vast fields of culture, civilization and development. Do not be afraid!" —Pope John Paul II, from Chapter Four By the time Pope John Paul II first spoke the words that became a hallmark of his papacy-"Do not be afraid!"-he had long …

A constant reminder of your faith. This Mission Accomplished John Paul II Diptych, or bi-fold desk plaque, is also a wondeful way to express your Catholic faith, either at home or at work. Each diptych panel measures 4 inches by 5.5 inches and is made in the U.S.

This document includes the following: Jesus Christ, the Only Savior The Kingdom of God The Holy Spirit:  the Principal Agent of Mission The Vast Horizons of the Mission Ad Gentes The Paths of Mission Leaders and Workers in the Missionary Apostolate Cooperation in Missionary Activity Missionary Spirituality

 Anyone listening to a recent Catholic radio talk show on modesty would rightly conclude that 1) modesty is very important and 2) no two people can agree on what it is. Modesty is a moving target because it seems to differ from family to family and from country to country. What is totally modest for one person is shockingly immodest for another. How can we be modest if we don’t even …

In October, 2002 Pope John Paul II updated the prayers of the Rosary for the first time in five centuries when he issued his Apostolic Letter "Rosarium Virginis Mariae." The rosary is the best-known devotional practice of the Catholic Church. Designating this the Year of the Rosary (October 2002 - October 2003), Pope John Paul II added a new set of "mysteries" - events in …

Image of Pope John Paul II, one month after his election, greeting the faithful in St. Peter's, Basilica, Vatican City.  Image is 13"x13" and is available as a print and framed in a solid wood gold frame under nonglare glass.

This encyclical on the importance and issues concerning labor was issued on the 90th anniversary of the famous encyclical Rerum Novarum by Pope Leo XIII. It contains the following sections: Introduction Human Work on the Nintieth Anniversary of Rerum Novarum In the Organic Development of the Church's Social Action and Teaching The Question of Work, the Key to the Social Question Work and Man …

On Our Pilgrimage To Eternity - 99 Sayings By John Paul II Pope John Paul II The pontificate of the first non-Italian since the sixteenth century has left a lasting imprint on the church. For over 25 years, Pope John Paul II has offered clear guidance not only for Roman Catholics and Christians of other denominations but also for members of other great religions and all people of good will. …

The pontificate of the first non-Italian since the sixteenth century has left a lasting imprint on the Church. 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 and innumerable others. The moving selections from his writings contained here …