This past week I listened to one of the new "Lighthouse Catholic Media" CDs. (Many parishes have a Lighthouse CD "rack" in the back of their parish church.) It is called the "Untold Stories of the Last Three Popes." Listen online here. Given by Bishop John Magee, the private secretary for Pope Paul VI, John Paul I and John Paul II. Wow! What an inspirational and insightful testimony to the character of these three "Holy Fathers". I really enjoyed hearing the stories about Pope Paul VI, who we often don't hear about, apart from his connection with the encyclial Humane Vitae.
The CD caught my eye, because about a month ago, I was privileged to watch an interview of Bishop John Magee with Jerry Coniker, from the Apostolate for Family Consecration. This was quite interesting to watch, as it focused on the untold stories of the interior life of Pope John Paul II. The description of the video below says it well:
Spirit of John Paul II: Stories of His Interior Life (DVD)
What you will see and hear on this timeless 90-minute treasure will give you a much deeper underst
anding of the life of John Paul II--from the intimacy of his private apartments to the silence of the conclave. Witness exclusive interviews with the people closest to him:
· His former private secretary, Bishop John Magee, shares "never told before" stories about the providential circumstances surrounding John Paul II's election to the papacy, as well as the assassination attempt on his life.
· Cardinal Jaime Sin, a close friend of Pope John Paul II, was sitting next to the future Pope during the conclave. In this exclusive interview, learn about Pope John Paul's reaction during the incredible moments immediately following his being selected by the cardinal electors--an election which changed the course of history as Pope John Paul II launched out on his remarkable pontificate. This account is awesome and moving.
In this fascinating program, you will also learn more about Pope John Paul II’s captivating relationship with the youth, and his total commitment to Jesus Christ and to the entire human family. You will also view rarely seen actual footage of Pope John Paul II himself.
What you will see and hear on this timeless 90-minute treasure will give you a much deeper underst
anding of the life of John Paul II--from the intimacy of his private apartments to the silence of the conclave. Witness exclusive interviews with the people closest to him:· His former private secretary, Bishop John Magee, shares "never told before" stories about the providential circumstances surrounding John Paul II's election to the papacy, as well as the assassination attempt on his life.
· Cardinal Jaime Sin, a close friend of Pope John Paul II, was sitting next to the future Pope during the conclave. In this exclusive interview, learn about Pope John Paul's reaction during the incredible moments immediately following his being selected by the cardinal electors--an election which changed the course of history as Pope John Paul II launched out on his remarkable pontificate. This account is awesome and moving.
In this fascinating program, you will also learn more about Pope John Paul II’s captivating relationship with the youth, and his total commitment to Jesus Christ and to the entire human family. You will also view rarely seen actual footage of Pope John Paul II himself.
The "Spirit of John Paul II: Stories of His Interior Life" will certainly help you to more deeply comprehend and appreciate the life and legacy of this great Pope and prophet for our times!
Simply amazing details and truly "untold stories" granted here as well.
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