My Dear Young Friends: Pope John Paul II Speaks to Teens on Life, Love, and Courage

Young people around the world adored Pope John Paul II. He won their hearts and minds because he genuinely believed in their ability to change the world for the better. He cared about them. He respected them. Most important, he challenged them to a deep and profound love for Christ through his Church. My Dear Young Friends, a collection of 52 weekly reflections on living in the Spirit, invites young people to read and act on Pope John Paul II’s inspiring addresses to young people gathered at annual World Youth Day celebrations. Each weekly reflection in My Dear Young Friends contains the following