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About the Book

The book ‘St. John Paul II, the Voice of Humanity’ by Rev. Fr. John Puthuva is a picturesque portrayal of the life and message of Pope John Paul II.

His legacy in the political and diplomatic arena was focused on the innate dignity of human person and concern for human rights.

Pope John Paul II firmly believed that there cannot be sustainable peace without justice and no justice without reconciliation. He was deeply concerned about the well-being of the poor.

The book rightly qualifies Pope John Paul II as a “pilgrim to global conscience”. The whole world and its leaders unequivocally respected him as a true world leader and on many occasions they sought his opinion and blessings.

Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara

Pope John Paul II had a personality that shared the godliness of Christ. This holiness overflew into the Church and the whole world during his contact with thousands of people. Christ’s mercy and compassion for the lost sheep were reflected in his acts. His visit to Ali Agca, who shot at him, and his reassuring words “Brother I forgive you” indicate his humility and forgiving love.

Archbishop Vincent M Concessao

About the Author

FR JOHN PUTHUVA, a priest belonging to the Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly in Kerala, was born in 1966 at Anappara in Ernakulam District. After completing his studies in Philosophy and Theology, he was ordained in 1994 at St George Church, Chully. He holds an MSW from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, and an MBA from Manipal University, Sikkim.

He is the Editor of the book “Value Education as a Creative Response to Consumerism and Communalism”.

With his vast experience in pastoral ministry at various parishes, he was appointed as the Assistant Secretary to the office of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India (CBCI), Delhi, in 2004-05. Later he took charge as the Resident Manager of the Rashtra Deepika Co Ltd in Kerala. He was a Lecturer in Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, Cochin.

At present he is working as the Northern regional Coordinator of prison Ministry India in Delhi.

Contents

INTRODUCTION

FOREWORD.

Archbishop Kuriakose Bharanikulangara

A SAINT FOR THIS AGE

Archbishop Vincent M Concessao

The Journey to Sainthood

Making of a Saint

A Smile Fondly Remembered

John Paul II and Relations beyond Religion

Social Vision of John Paul II

A Pilgrim to Global Conscience

A Pope for Families.

A Pope Loved by Media.

Pastoral Proficiency.

Warrior of Life Culture.

Equality of Dignity.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.