Rise, Let Us Be on Our Way

By: Pope John Paul II

Narrated by: Pope John Paul II

An inspirational memoir from the recently canonized Pope Saint John Paul II.

Following the success of the international bestseller Crossing the Threshold of Hope, Pope John Paul II provides the world with a glimpse into his past in Rise, Let Us Be On Our Way. Chronicling the years he spent as a bishop and later archbishop in Krakow, Poland through his election as the first Polish Pope in 1978, he recounts everything from communist efforts to suppress the church in Poland to his efforts to adopt a new and more open style of pastoral ministry. With recollections on his life as well as his thoughts on the issues facing the world now, Pope John Paul II offers words of wisdom in this book that will appeal to people of any faith looking to strengthen their spirituality.

What is a Bishop?

Well read and even better written, The Holy Father takes the reader (listener) through a tour of his own life as a Bishop. In doing this John Paul II offers us a reflection on what he believes today's Bishops are called to be. An interesting read filled with the Holy Father's own humanness, I would recommend this to anyone who would like to see the human side of the Holy Father and develop a new view of the hierarchy of the Church.

I Simply Can't Put It Into Words

I really can't. The one thing that struck me about this book was the theology behind the calling to a vocation that God has for us. We don't choose God for our vocations, God chooses us for them. It is up to us to find that vocation through the discernment of our life's past and events. An excellent read, and a must for anyone in discernment or thinking about a religious vocation.

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What made the experience of listening to Rise, Let Us Be On Our Way the most enjoyable?

with my ignorance in christianity it is a new experience

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes it was

Any additional comments?

with my background in Islam, I recommend this book to be a source of information not only for Christians,

The Heart and Soul of Pope Paul II

I was quite inspired when Pope Paul said to pray the rosary for children even more , pray
with children as a family without prayer your children will not understand Christ teachings and his love. Sower and Reaper together rejoice !!! For one sows and another reaps

John Paul II at his best

Where does Rise, Let Us Be On Our Way rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

My top three for sure. In is inspirational. The Pope was a very holy man during lifetime. It constitutes a role model to imitate

What was one of the most memorable moments of Rise, Let Us Be On Our Way?

You need to read the whole book to understand its title. Very compelling

Have you listened to any of Kristoffer Tabori’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both

Any additional comments?

Put more books written by John Paul II, there are many about him but just a handful written by him