{"product_id":"the-jpii-field-guide-an-8-day-retreat-with-st-john-paul-the-great-9781646805037","title":"The Jpii Field Guide: An 8-Day Retreat with St. John Paul the Great","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The way Jesus shows you is not easy. Rather, it is like a path winding up a mountain. Do not lose heart! The steeper the road, the faster it rises towards ever wider horizons.\"\u003c\/i\u003e --Pope John Paul II, 1996 World Youth Day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePope John Paul II began his papacy with a bold command: \"Be not afraid!\" \u003ci\u003eThe JPII Field Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is an eight-day Catholic retreat and spiritual guide inspired by St. John Paul II, inviting you into the adventurous faith of this mountaineering saint and athletic pope to discover new ways to live with joy, courage, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany Catholics know St. John Paul II as a towering figure of the twentieth century: a key force behind the creation of the \u003ci\u003eCatechism of the Catholic Church\u003c\/i\u003e, a catalyst for the fall of communism, and a shepherd who guided the Church through the post-Vatican II era with landmark teachings on human dignity, the Theology of the Body, and interfaith dialogue. Yet he was not only a brilliant thinker. He was a man of action--a mountaineer who hiked and skied, an athlete who loved swimming and soccer, an actor and playwright, and a member of the underground resistance during the Nazi occupation of Poland. He understood that our longing for greatness echoes the call to holiness placed in every human heart, and he had a gift for igniting in others a desire to live the faith with adventure, purpose, and daring action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a Catholic devotional-style retreat, \u003ci\u003eThe JPII Field Guide\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to step into the witness of this great saint through his own words and example. Bobby and Jackie Angel, who first met while studying the Theology of the Body, draw from John Paul II's legacy to craft an eight-day journey with the virtues that shaped Karol Wojtyla into John Paul the Great.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach day explores a distinct facet of his life and includes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einspirational quotes from St. John Paul II, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereflections on how his faith took concrete shape in action, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ejournaling questions to help you apply his witness to your own life, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea practical challenge that calls you to live with his hope and courage, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea daily prayer to unite your efforts with God's will.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom surviving an assassination attempt--and forgiving his attacker--to enduring the suffering of Parkinson's disease with humility and hope, John Paul II left us a legacy of courageous faith. \u003ci\u003eThe JPII Field Guide\u003c\/i\u003e reveals fresh dimensions of this beloved Polish pope's life--and, more importantly, helps you follow his path toward holiness in your own circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHe still calls out to us today: \"Do not be afraid to be holy! Fly high. Be among those whose goals are worthy of sons and daughters of God. Glorify God in your lives!\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jackie Angel,Bobby Angel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ave Maria Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.85h x 5.13w x 0.27d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781646805037\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJackie Angel\u003c\/b\u003e is a Catholic speaker, a singer-songwriter, and the author of \u003ci\u003eMemorize Scripture: Simple Steps to Pray, Ponder, and Practice God's Word\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also host of the \u003ci\u003eMemorize Scripture\u003c\/i\u003e podcast, in which she shares the beauty and power of memorizing sacred scripture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngel earned a bachelor's degree in religious studies from California State University, Fullerton. She has received extensive training in youth ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville and Life Teen and completed several courses at the Theology of the Body Institute. Throughout her adult life, she has served the Church in many capacities, including youth, young adult, marriage, pro-life, and music ministries. She has released two original music albums, \u003ci\u003eYour Kingdom Is Glorious\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDivine Comedy\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngel lives in Texas with her husband, Bobby, and their children.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBobby Angel\u003c\/b\u003e is a Catholic author, speaker, and certified mentor for the CatholicPsych Institute with more than twenty years of experience in ministry. He is the author of several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Frassati Field Guide: An 8-Day Ascent to Heroic Virtue\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGaming and the Heroic Life: A Quest for Holiness in the Virtual World\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngel earned bachelor's degrees from the University of Florida and St. John Vianney College Seminary and master's degrees from the St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary and the Augustine Institute. He also trained at the Theology of the Body Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngel has spoken at the National Catholic Youth Conference, the Good News Conference, Life Teen retreats, and diocesan youth conferences. He was a regular on Jonathan \"Bearded\" Blevins's \u003ci\u003eAround the Halo\u003c\/i\u003e on Twitch, the Ascension Presents YouTube channel, and the Word on Fire \u003ci\u003eGod and Gaming\u003c\/i\u003e video series with Fr. Blake Britton. He contributes to the \u003ci\u003eNational Catholic Register\u003c\/i\u003e and serves as a guide for the JP2 Trails retreats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAngel lives in Texas with his wife, Jackie, and their children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jackie Angel \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":49001632202909,"sku":"9781646805037","price":15.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_4947b0a2-f703-4fbd-b354-c8838a0686af.jpg?v=1791982866","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-jpii-field-guide-an-8-day-retreat-with-st-john-paul-the-great-9781646805037","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}