BE NOT AFRAID. OPEN WIDE THE DOORS TO CHRIST.
Few spiritual figures of the modern age have entered the hearts of humanity as deeply as Saint John Paul II. Beloved across nations and generations, he carried Christ to the world with extraordinary courage, tenderness, intellect, humor, compassion, and an unwavering devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. But what if his mission did not end with his death? In The Holy Pope Saint John Paul II Speaks, Marie-Jos e Thibault presents a remarkable collection of messages arising from what she describes as repeated mystical visitations from Saint John Paul II-encounters during which she says the beloved Pope appeared, spoke with her, prayed with her, instructed her, encouraged her, corrected her, blessed her, and ultimately directed her to share his messages with humanity. The result is not a conventional biography. It is an intimate spiritual encounter. Throughout these pages, Saint John Paul II addresses the reader personally and affectionately: My children. My beloved children. My friends. His message returns again and again to the essentials of Christian life: love God, remain close to Jesus Christ, entrust yourself to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray without ceasing, care for your soul, practice compassion, seek holiness, reject fear, remain faithful through suffering, and prepare your heart for eternal life with God. The Saint who taught the world "Be not afraid " speaks throughout these books with that same unmistakable call to courage. The messages explore: