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Fasting and Freedom: John Paul II’s Guide to Spiritual Renewal in a Consumerist Age
Fasting has surged in popularity, touted by health gurus and podcasters like Joe Rogan for its health benefits. But is there more to it than merely a slimer body and self-discipline? While modern discourse on fasting often centers on wellness, it misses the deeper truth: fasting is, at its core,

In Poland, God comes home
“We Polish people have an old saying,” she told me as she offered another slice of cheesecake: “Gość w dom, bóg w dom: visitor in the home, God in the home.” Three different kinds of pierogies, beef, chicken, potatoes, salad, and two bottles of wine — the remnants of our

Luke Condit: Modern Role Model for Husbands, Fathers, and Christians
An essay that deserves to be printed and read with leisure. While lacking exquisite prose, it contains stories of how a normal guy showed me sanctity in the every day.

Why JP2 Still Captivates?
Even twenty years after his passing, Saint Pope John Paul II continues to captivate young people. This enduring attraction is not merely the result of parents passing down admiration for a beloved saint. Like all saints, John Paul II left a profound legacy that continues to inspire.

St. John Paul II and the Soul of Poland: Understanding the Saint Through His Homeland
Every person is shaped by the nation of their birth, but some are so deeply rooted in their homeland that they become inseparable from it. John Paul II was one such figure. His life, mission, and papacy cannot be understood apart from Poland — just as Socrates cannot be understood

The Jubilee of Hope
Hope is a word we hear everywhere today—from nation-building and economics to celebrations like the Jubilee. Perhaps it has something to do with our uncertain times. In times of uncertainty, people rediscover hope as a defense against despair. But what exactly is hope and, more specifically, Christian hope? Beyond simply

Beloved saints relics bring thousands to a Lisbon church
LISBON, Portugal (OSV News) — If one was to line up some rockstar saints loved by the youth, certainly the founder of World Youth Day, St. John Paul II, and vivid Italian hiker Pier Giorgio Frassati would be first in the line.

John Paul II Project Brings Saint’s Relic to US
Kraków-based initiative combines pilgrimage and study to teach about the Polish pope’s legacy.

St. John Paul II’s legacy lives on through new study abroad program
KRAKOW, Poland – Near the heart of Krakow, Poland, you can find a two-level basilica which houses all things related to the beloved St. John Paul II.