The Journal of a Soul
The Autobiography of Pope John XXIII
Book • 1999
This book is a comprehensive and inspiring account of Pope John XXIII's life, beginning from his days as a seminarian in 1895 to his tenure as Pope.
It includes his daily reflections, prayers, letters, and various spiritual resolutions.
The journal offers a glimpse into his spiritual journey, his commitment to holiness, and his practical methods for achieving it.
It is notable for being the first such work from a Roman pontiff, providing valuable insights into the mind and spirit of the man who initiated significant reforms in the Catholic Church through the Second Vatican Council.
It includes his daily reflections, prayers, letters, and various spiritual resolutions.
The journal offers a glimpse into his spiritual journey, his commitment to holiness, and his practical methods for achieving it.
It is notable for being the first such work from a Roman pontiff, providing valuable insights into the mind and spirit of the man who initiated significant reforms in the Catholic Church through the Second Vatican Council.
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