City of Saints: A Pilgrimage to John Paul II's Kraków
Written by George Weigel, Carrie Gress and Stephen Weigel
Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki
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"Karol Wojtyła, Pope John Paul II, was a man whose life was the expression of a richly textured and multidimensional soul. The many layers of that soul took on their first, mature form in Kraków." - George Weigel
In this spiritual travelogue, New York Times bestselling author George Weigel leads readers through the historic streets of Kraków, Poland, introducing one of the world's great cities through the life of one of the most influential Catholic leaders of all time.
"To follow Karol Wojtyła through Kraków is to follow an itinerary of sanctity while learning the story of a city." Weigel writes. "Thus, in what follows, the story of Karol Wojtyła, St. John Paul II, and the story of Kraków are interwoven in a chronological pilgrimage through the life of a saint that reveals, at the same time, the dramatic history and majestic culture of a city where a boy grew into a man, priest, a bishop-and an apostle to the world."
City of Saints offers an in-depth look at a man and a city that made an indelible impression on the life and thought of the Catholic Church and the 21st century world.
George Weigel
George Weigel is one of the world's foremost authorities on the Catholic Church and the author of the New York Times bestseller Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II. He is a Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C., and a consultant on Vatican affairs for NBC News.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5If you’re planning a trip to Poland, this book might be a must-read guide-book, filled with interesting details, informative photographs, and even directions and maps. If you wish you could travel, the author provides the next best thing, combining travel details with a wealth of background, history, sociology, culture, and faith. And if you’d just like to know more about a famous Pope, where he came from, what he believed and why, and how he made such a difference in the world, City of Saints is surely a must-read.From family background to social revolution, from right patriotism to sincerely Christian humanism, from Creation to restoration, John Paul’s background and teaching are clearly presented, with wise reference to a wounded culture, Christian reference to the Bible, and fascinating insights into the nature of evil and love. Different histories are presented, of rich and poor, of oppressors ancient and modern, and of a church, teaching and living in faith toward God. The shaping of cities is juxtaposed with the shaping of saints, together with the invaluable reminder that “Prayer, the work of God within us, is what makes shrines holy.”George Weigel’s City of Saints invites readers on a pilgrimage to sites both evil and holy around Krakow, and invites our prayers to heal what the world has broken. Much more than a tour guide, and more than a virtual tour, it’s a book to savor and ponder, a trek through history and space, an image of Eucharist and hope, and a powerful gift—most highly recommended.Disclosure: Blogging for Books provided this book to me for free in exchange for an honest review.