Journal of a Soul, the first ever such work from a Roman pontiff, opens new windows onto the soul of the man himself. This Image Books edition features a biographical portrait of Pope John by his personal. Publication date 1980 Topics John XXIII, Pope, 1881-1963, Popes, Popes - Biography Publisher Garden City, N.Y.

I converted over 40 years ago and I am still learning about the greatness of the Catholic Church and the Church's loving testimony to the truth of Jesus Christ. His journal is a beautiful testimony to a life spent in loving service to the Holy Trinity. The pontiff repeatedly praised Joseph’s virtuous life and encouraged others to imitate his actions in. Pope John XXIII had a great love for the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration. Christians everywhere will welcome the reissue of 'one of the most original, interesting, and inspiring revelations of intimate personal experiences ever written,' which 'ranks well with the classic spiritual autobiographies' ( Critic). Journal of a Soul is an inspiring reading experience that records this popes thoughts and traces his spiritual development from adolescence to the seminary to a career as a priest, a European papal diplomat, Patriarch of Venice, and finally Pope John XXIII. Journal of a soul by John XXIII, Pope, 1881-1963. In this article, Blaine Burkey describes Pope John XXIII’s deep devotion to Saint Joseph. It also includes several of his most moving prayers, sixty brief thoughts and aphorisms, his 'Rules for the Ascetic Life,' many of his letters, even his last will and testament. This Image Books edition features a biographical portrait of Pope John by his personal secretary, Monsignor Loris Capovilla. Journal of a Soul is an inspiring reading experience that records this pope's thoughts and traces his spiritual development from adolescence to the seminary to a career as a priest, a European papal diplomat, Patriarch of Venice, and finally Pope John XXIII. No other pope of this century has aroused so much interest and universal affection throughout the world as has Pope John XXIII.

Journal of a Soul by Pope John XXIII