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St. John Paul II: The Marks of His Sanctity Part 4 with Jason EvertWhile devotion to the Blessed Mother was part of his life since his earliest days, Saint John Paul the Second credits the witness and testimony of his friend, Jan Tyranowski, as the stimulus that took it to a whole new level. Read More …

St. John Paul II: The Marks of His Sanctity Part 1 with Jason EvertIt seems to be part of the divine economy that God’s works all things to the good for those who are called according to his purposes, and this reality shines clearly in the life of Saint John Paul the Second. Read More …

St. John Paul II: The Marks of His Sanctity Part 2 with Jason EvertHe was a sign of contradiction in the culture of the day which was as much attracted to him as it was angered by him. And perhaps it is not surprising then that one of the greatest gifts of his legacy was the very thing that raised the ire of the culture the most - his teaching on human love. Read More …

St. John Paul II: The Marks of His Sanctity Part 3 with Jason EvertAs today’s guest tells us St. John Paul the Second believed that it is not enough for us to receive the Eucharist. We must also contemplate it. And his life and legacy witness to his belief. Read More …

St. John Paul II: The Marks of His Sanctity Part 5 with Jason EvertOne saint remarked that the greatest cross of all is no cross at all. Such is the disposition of a heart that knows how to mine the treasure of grace that present in every struggle, trial, pain, and tribulation that we experience if we suffer well. Read More …

Join host Johnnette Benkovic in today's discussion Johnnette continues reflecting on the role the two new saint popes play in our lives and how we can profit spiritually from the example of heroic virtues of St. John XXIII and St. John Paul II. She takes live listener calls including one from Michael who shares his enthusiasm and joy for his Catholic faith. Read More …

Join host Johnnette Benkovic in today's discussionHost Johnnette Benkovic welcomes guest Connie Rossini. Connie has co-written a new book with Dan Burke called ‘The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila.’ Read More …

Host Johnnette Williams welcomes guest Melissa Maleski. Melissa will be on the upcoming WOMEN OF GRACE retreat talking to young women. Melissa also shares highlights of her book " The Supreme Vocation of Women: According to St. John Paul II." Read More …

Join host Johnnette Benkovic in today's discussionAre you familiar with the Consecration to Jesus through Mary? Hostess Johnnette Benkovic welcomes Anthony J. Ryan, the marketing director at Ignatius Press and also a member of the Militia of the Immaculata. Anthony shares how he became associated with St. Maximilian Kolbe and the Militia of the Immaculata. Anthony and Johnnette talk about the Consecration to Mary, the Marian spirituality in St. Maximilian Kolbe and how that influenced Pope St. John Paul II. Read More …

Host Johnnette Williams welcomes new-age blogger Sue Brinkmann as they talk about wacky things that distract from the faith. This week they discuss if a Catholic can follow the church and Buddhism? Sue says St. John Paul II saw this coming and warned us - " Read More …

In honor of the 25th anniversary of Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life), the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities has developed a condensed version of this landmark pro-life encyclical. This thorough summary makes Pope St. John Paul II’s prophetic writing more concise for those looking to deepen their understanding of the Church’s beautiful teachings on the sacredness of human life. An introductory foreword provides background and context to help readers better understand The Gospel of Life.  Read More …

This is an important time for woman. Throughout his pontificate, St. John Paul II has written extensively on the dignity, nature and role of woman in the plan of God, and has exhorted her to come to a deeper experience of her essential nature and spirit which he calls the genius of woman or the feminine genius. Part of her feminine genius is her ability to create and foster genuine friendships. In this short mini-study, we reflect on the importance of “true friendship,” how we find them, and how we become them. Read More …

This meeting builds on last month's teaching on humility as a key evangelical virtue of our Blessed Mother Mary and an essential characteristic of authentic Catholic Women's Leadership. Several facilitators share perspectives on striving to lead with humility, recognizing that God gives us the grace needed to be humble and to accomplish the work entrusted to His daughters. Mary Dillenback, Regional Coordinator Liaison, then provides a teaching on the role of our "feminine genius," incorporating Pope St. John Paul II's insights from his Letter to Women that encourages all women to accept and appreciate the gifts and talents God has given to them and reinforcing the great role that Holy Mother Church has given women. Read More …

Women of Grace® Benedicta Leadership Enrichment Seminar Online Presents ﾿ Rekindling Eucharistic Amazement ﾿ A Webinar with Kathleen Beckman, L.H.S. ﾿ Founder of Foundation of Prayer for Priests ﾿ January 28, 2020 at 8PM ETThe Eucharist is a mystery to be believed, celebrated, and lived. On this inspiring webinar, popular speaker, evangelist and author, Kathleen Beckman, L.H.S. shows us how to live a Eucharist spirituality in our everyday life.In this webinar, participants will learn about: Why St. John Paul II wrote, “I would like to RekindleEucharistic Amazement”.Why is it necessary to renew our love of the Eucharist?How the Eucharist animates the interior life and conversation with God.What is Eucharistic Life and how do I live it?How is the Eucharist a healing prescription?Mary: A School of Eucharistic PietyCarrying the family to the Lord’s Eucharistic Heart at Mass Read More …

My dear friends in Christ,This year the Church celebrates the 25th anniversary of the landmark pro-life encyclical Evangelium vitae (The Gospel of Life). Written by Pope St. John Paul II, this prophetic document passionately reaffirmed the Church’s constant teaching on the value and sacredness of every human life. It remains a foundational text for all our efforts to ensure that the life of every human person is protected and cherished.This special anniversary is the inspiration behind this year’s Respect Life theme, “Live the Gospel of Life,” as well as many of the new materials. Thank you for responding to the call to actively live out the Gospel of Christ, which necessarily includes cherishing, serving, defending, and protecting human life. May we always strive to “see in every human face the face of Christ” (EV 81) and treat each person as we would treat Christ Himself.Sincerely yours in Jesus, the Lord of Life,Most Reverend Joseph F. NaumannChairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities Read More …

By Kathleen Beckman The renowned Pope John Paul II biographer George Weigel gave a moving keynote presentation on suffering in the life of St. John Paul II at the 2005 national conference of the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious. The conference theme was Healing and the Mystery of Suffering. I was there to give my testimony of suffering and healing in the family but the greatest witness we heard was Weigel on the life of Karol Wojtyla. In the latter days of his life that played out on the theater of the world, the Polish Pope became an image of the Suffering Servant of whom the prophet Isaiah wrote so eloquently. Read More …

By Kathleen Beckman The renowned Pope John Paul II biographer George Weigel gave a moving keynote presentation on suffering in the life of St. John Paul II at the 2005 national conference of the Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious. The conference theme was Healing and the Mystery of Suffering. I was there to give my testimony of suffering and healing in the family but the greatest witness we heard was Weigel on the life of Karol Wojtyla. In the latter days of his life that played out on the theater of the world, the Polish Pope became an image of the Suffering Servant of whom the prophet Isaiah wrote so eloquently. Read More …

Nearly 800,000 pilgrims were on hand in St. Peter's Square to watch the historic canonization ceremony of Pope John Paul II and John XXIII on Divine Mercy Sunday, presided over by two popes for the first time in history as millions watched from around the globe. Read More …

By Susan Brinkmann, OCDS Staff Journalist In his homily on Divine Mercy Sunday, the day of the beatification of Pope John Paul II, Benedict XVI praised his predecessor as having the "strength of a titan" who convinced Christians throughout the world to not be afraid to witness for Christ. Read More …

Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS A documentary was aired last night on the British television station BBC One about the friendship between St. John Paul II and a female philosopher named Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, erroneously implying that although the pope never “broke his vow of celibacy”, the relationship was much closer than it should have been. Read More …