Lessons for Living

Pope John Paul II may be a statesman, leader, philosopher and theologian. But according to Durepos, he has""the heart of a pastor,"" and his""supreme desire is that we come to embrace a faith that transforms the way we live, the way we relate to other people, and the way we work."" This small, accessible gift book offers a hundred brief quotations from the pope on pastoral topics ranging from fasting and prayer to catechesis and the gift of peace. Along the way, the pope also shares tender thoughts on charity, stay-at-home motherhood, forgiveness, worldly goods, justice and the writing of history. This book can be used as a quiet daily devotional for Christians who want to savor each brief meditation, or read in one sitting by those interested in getting a feel for the spiritual musings of one of history's most beloved popes.