St. Pope John Paul II

St. Pope John Paul II was an incredible man who lived a heroic life of virtue and holiness. Learn about his great witness through these great movies, shows, and talks!

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  • The Pope | What Catholics Believe

    Join Dr. Christopher Mooney, assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, as he answers some of the internet's most popular questions about the pope and the papacy.

    Why does the Catholic Church have a pope? Is the pope Catholic? Do Catholics have to obe...

  • Confessions of a Swiss Guard | Chris Stefanick Show

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    Mario Enzler, a former Swiss Guard who served Pope John Paul II, joins Chris on the show to discuss stories his life as a Swiss Guard, stories of John Paul II, and his encounter with Mother Teresa.

  • Divine Mercy with Fr. Michael Gaitley

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    Renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael Gaitley tells the dramatic history of God's love and mercy as interwoven through the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima, the witness of Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of Pope St. John Paul II...

  • Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism

    One of history’s greatest examples of the triumph of spiritual power over violence and oppression is vividly recounted in Liberating a Continent: John Paul II and the Fall of Communism, a new documentary film that poignantly captures the intricate role played by John Paul in the collapse of commu...

  • Saint John Paul the Great by Jason Evert

    Discover the five great loves of Pope Saint John Paul II as Jason Evert, renowned Catholic speaker and author, shares remarkable stories about this saint's life from those who knew him, including bishops, students whom he taught, and Swiss Guards who interacted with him daily. Jason presents a we...

  • Vatican II, Mercy, & You by Fr. Michael Gaitley

    In this illuminating audio talk, Fr. Michael Gaitley recounts how Archbishop Karol Wojtya, later Pope St. John Paul II, used the teachings of the Second Vatican Council with great success to help Catholics in his diocese live their Catholic Faith fully. Learn how Vatican II provides a map to help...

  • Pope John Paul II

    This epic film follows Karol Wojtyla's journey from his youth in Poland through his late days on the Chair of St. Peter. It explores his life behind the scenes: how he touched millions of people, changed the face of the Church and the world, and how he defended the dignity of mankind. Jon Voight'...

  • The Jeweller's Shop: A Modern Mystery by Pope John Paul II

    Based on Pope John Paul II's best-selling book, this film tells of the struggles and triumphs in the marriages of three couples. A mysterious Jeweller (Burt Lancaster) acts as a mystical advisor to the couples, encouraging them to keep love at the center of their lives. Beautifully filmed with an...

  • The Divine Plan

    How does a plot that involves the assassination attempts of President Reagan and Pope John Paul II, KGB scheming, and CIA intrigue become the final act to topple the Soviet Empire? The Divine Plan dives deep into the pivotal bond between Pope John Paul II and President Ronald Reagan. Just six we...

  • Karol (Two Film Set)

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    Available for the first time as a video set, these two highly acclaimed films on the heroic true story of St. John Paul II star Piotr Adamczyk as the beloved Karol Wojtyla who became the Pope. Filmed on location in Poland and Italy, these two movies also feature gorgeous music by the legendary fi...

  • Ocean of Mercy

    At the dawn of the twentieth century, three voices rose up from Poland to proclaim an urgent message, a message powerful enough to alter the course of an age plunging into spiritual darkness.

    Filmed on location in more than twenty cities across Poland and the United States, this true story exam...

  • A Sign of Contradiction: On Retreat with Karol Wojtyla

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    Taylor Kemp and Dr. Christopher Blum, Provost of the Graduate School of Theology, introduce a Lenten series preached by Cardinal Karol Wojtyla—later Pope John Paul II—compiled into a single volume and recently brought back into print.

    This retreat walks listeners and viewers through major theme...

  • John Paul II in America: Uniting a Continent

    The papacy of St. John Paul II left an indelible mark on the American continent. Driven by his singular conviction of a "United American Continent" under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe, his papal travels from Argentina to Alaska generated massive crowds, shaped an entire generation, and u...

  • John Paul II is Alive: Miracles of the 21st Century

    The canonization of John Paul II has produced more than 15,000 messages of healings or extraordinary events. Two of these cases, involving a mother from Costa Rica and a religious sister from France, have been analysed by prestigious medical specialists. Their conclusion is clear: There is no sci...

  • Pope John Paul II and the New Evangelization | The Augustine Institute Show

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    Dr. Sean Innerst, Dean of the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, joins Dr. Tim Gray on the Augustine Institute Show. Dr. Innerst and Dr. Gray will discuss Saint John Paul II's papacy and the New Evangelization in th...

  • God's Gift to the 21st Century Church: Saint John Paul II | Catholic Saints

    Dr. Tim Gray is joined by Prof. Douglas Bushman, professor of Theology at the Augustine Insititute, to discuss John Paul II as a gift from God to the Church today, especially in sparking the New Evangelization.

  • The Jeweler's Shop - Book and Film Review

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    Pope St. John Paul II is known as a great theologian, philosopher, and pastor. However, he was not only a great thinker but was also a man in tune with the arts, as demonstrated by his poetry and his work as a playwright. In this four-part series, Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger explore o...

  • Put Out Into the Deep

    Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers discuss the beautiful words of Jesus to "Put out into the deep" from Luke 5:4. Follow along as they walk through the meaning of the passage and why it was one of St. John Paul II's favorite verses.The Bible verses used in this episode come from the ESV-CE translatio...

  • Divine Mercy Chaplet | Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

    "Have mercy on us and on the whole world." Join the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet and asking God to shower his mercy upon us. While originally planned to be released closer to Divine Mercy Sunday, we have moved up our release date to encourage all people to ...

  • The Feminine Genius

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    Gina Warner and Annette Bergeon, Executive Director of Endow, sit down to discuss the feminine genius. In this series, these two long-term friends will explore St. John Paul II's Letter to Women and his Apostolic Letter Mulieris Dignitatem to draw out the spiritual riches of these texts.

    You can...

  • John Paul II: I Kept Looking for You

    This new film is the world's biggest documentary on Pope St. John Paul II. It reveals his remarkable legacy in the history of the Church and the world, as well as how his extraordinary personality, generosity, courage, and sense of humor united people on all continents, regardless of their social...

  • Letter of Pope John Paul II to Women - 4-part Series

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    Letter of Pope John Paull II to Women - 4-part Series by Sr. Mary Madeline Todd, O.P.

  • Feminine Genius by Colleen Carroll Campbell

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    Building upon Pope St. John Paul II's writings about "the feminine genius," Colleen Carroll Campbell discusses the uniqueness of the nature and vocation of women, both gifts from God. She uses the lives of several female saints to help women recognize and use their gifts to live out their faith a...

  • Celebrating the 100th Birthday of St. John Paul II | Catholic Saints

    Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers in celebration of the extraordinary life of Pope Saint John Paul II.