Printed: Subsequent edition (November 9, 1999)
Pope St. John XXIII was canonized this spring with Pope St. John Paul II and can be looked over as a Pope who was the driving force behind the Second Vatican Council. He was joyful and in almost every picture is seen smiling. Often referred to as the "laughing" or "joyful" Pope, humor was one of his greatest qualities and was one of the first to crack a joke at his own expense.
As you dive into Journal of a Soul you become instantly more aware of his serious nature. At each entry he admits his own failings and expresses incessantly his deep desire for holiness. Never losing hope, but rather admitting his absolute and complete dependence on the mercy and grace of God. Every entry showcases his determination and willed decision to be a saint. This book is a must read for anyone who struggles with selfishness or pride. Pope St. John XXIII is a beacon of hope and example of perseverance to those who can wind up lost in their own despair and shortcomings. Simply put, he shows us that it is not about you, it is about who you are through Him, and when you fall you must pick yourself back up and run to Him.
This book is a perfect example that all can't be known about a person simply by observing, this book delves into the more serious side of our joyful Pope who was pushed on by a great desire for holiness. Saint John XXIII...pray for us.
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"I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review."
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