New Irish Book on JPII

Post date: 26-Apr-2014 18:39:07

A New Irish book on Pope John Paul II will be available at the back of the church after all masses next weekend (May 3rd/4th), cost €10. The book has been published by one of the Dominican friars.

“The intention of this volume is to introduce John Paul to a new public, a younger generation… this volume is a fitting tribute both to his memory and to the enduring effect of his papacy.” said Archbishop Charles Browne, Papal Nuncio to Ireland, who will launch the new publication in Knock Shrine on April 27th.

The reason for the timing, of the release, is John Paul’s canonization, by Pope Francis, that week-end, in Rome.

Divided into twenty-three short, readable chapters, this book enables readers of all backgrounds to understand better St John Paul’s various writings:

Breda O’Brien (Journalist) writes on John Paul II and the dignity of women.

Ray Kinsella (UCD), recounts his mission for world peace.

Ryan Connolly (Student) comments on his ‘Letter to Artists’.

John Waters (Writer) addresses his thoughts on the worker.

Fr. Alan O’ Sullivan explains John Paul’s hugely significant restatement of Catholic teaching on sexuality, ‘the Theology of the Body’.

Niamh Uí Bhriain (Life Institute) outlines his teaching on life issues and human dignity.

Fr Gerard Dolan writes on John Paul II and the Eucharist.

Gareth Carroll (Youth 2000) discusses the ‘World Youth Day’ phenomenon.