Overcoming Adversity: the Pope Who Faced it All

St. John Paul II is known for his joyful disposition and deep prayer life. Little would someone know from meeting him the incredible suffering he faced throughout his life.

Losing his entire family by the age of 21 years old, multiple near death experiences, standing up in the face of Communist Poland, and attending underground Seminary--just to name a few before his papacy had even begun.

St. John Paul II teaches us lessons of hope, perseverance, courage, and trust in God's plan for our lives. Dr. Grattan Brown joins us on this episode to delve into St. John Paul II's disposition in the face of adversity and how we can overcome suffering with the same faith as this remarkable Saint. 

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This podcast was done in conjunction with the St. John Paul II National Shrine.

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