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lesser dignity, nor can it be construed as Books By John Paul II Key Writings of Pope John discrimination against them." Crossing the Threshold of Hope Paul II Oreintale Lumen (May 2, 1995) The Light The Jeweler's Shop Ignatius Press (June 1, of the East: In an overture toward Orthodox 1992). : Letters expressing the and other Eastern churches, John Paul urges Ignatius Press; Rev. mind of the pope, generally regarding both sides to "go beyond the degree of ed edition (April 1, 1993). matters of and morals. we have reached." The Way to Christ : Spiritual Exercises Harper, San Francisco (October 7, 1994). Laetamur Magnopere (Aug. 15, 1997) Latin (March 4, 1979) catechism: Announces the publication of the The Evangelization Station Redemption: Cites God's promise of Latin version of the Catechism of the Hudson, Florida, USA forgiveness as the key truth of the faith. E-mail: [email protected] . www.evangelizationstation.com (Nov. 30, 1980) God's : Expresses God's closeness to Divini Amoris Scientia (Oct. 19, 1997) Pamphlet 186 Proclaims St. Therese of Lisieux a Doctor of mankind, especially during suffering and the church. threat to life and/or dignity.

Dies Domini (May 31, 1998) Importance of (Sept. 14, 1981) Sunday: Describes Sundays as key to the Human work: Characterizes mankind identity of a Christian and of the church, and relative to work, which is necessary for stresses the importance of attending Sunday "earning the daily bread" as well as social, . scientific and moral life. (Jan. 6, 2001) The (June 2, 1985) Millennium Begins: Sets course for Apostles of the Slavs: Recalls Saints Cyril Catholicism, saying the church should and Methodius, on the occasion of the the promote fundamental human rights, 11th centenary of their evangelization work. continue interreligious dialogue, and act to prevent ecological crisis. (May 18, 1986) The : Encourages the church to (Oct. 16, 2002) ponder the Trinitarian mystery of God. Announced a yearlong emphasis on the (March 25, 1987) , suggesting ways to pray the rosary that lead to contemplation of the mysteries (Dec. 30, 1987) of Christ. Adds five new events from Social teaching: Reaffirms the church's Christ's life -- "the Mysteries of Light" -- to social doctrine and its constant renewal as it the rosary. is subject to changing conditions of people and society. (Dec. 7, 1990) Communion, including opposition to routine APOSTOLIC LETTERS: Of lesser Evangelization: Seeks to renew the church concelebration of Mass with non-Catholics. authority than an , they may by missionary activity and to strengthen the pertain to a doctrinal matter or a papal act. faith of individuals by sharing it with others. : (Feb. 11, 1984) On human (May 1, 1991) governing acts of Pope John Paul II. suffering: Expresses understanding and Sociopolitical questions: Creates a respect for human suffering and builds upon framework with which to analyze the state Sapientia Christiana (April 15, 1979) the needs of the human heart and the of the church and the world by looking back Emphasizes the importance of Catholic imperative of faith. (to historic papal writings), looking around universities in imparting the growth of the the present and considering the promise and church. Augustinum Hipponensem (August 28, uncertainty of the future. 1986) Anniversary of the conversion of St. Sacrae Disciplinae Leges (Jan. 25, 1983) Augustine: Celebrates (Aug. 6, 1993) Makes official the New Code of Law and his impact on the church. The Splendor of Truth: In the face of and revises method for church to name criticism, reaffirms moral teachings of the saints, eliminating the term "Devil's Mulieris Dinitatem (Aug. 15, 1988) The church and condemns dissent. Advocate" from the process. dignity of women: Speaks of the critical role of women in church history and recognizes (March 25, 1995) (June 28, 1988) Stated new their growing presence in the church and in The of Life: Emphasizes the value rules governing the Roman . society. and inviolability of human life and reasserts church opposition to and (Aug. 15, 1990) Vicesimus Quintus Annus (Dec. 4, 1988) . Instructs Catholic universities to seek truth 25th Anniversary of Vatican II: Recalls the without reservation, and requires historic constitution and its reformation of (May 25, 1995) professors to obtain a mandatum, or the Roman as needed for Christian unity: Calls for a new discussion teaching license, from the local . the "ever increasing vigor to the Christian among the Catholic Church and other life of the faithful." Christian bodies on the role of the pope, the Fidei Depositum (Oct. 11, 1992) Makes mission of and the commitment and official the Catechism of the Catholic (May 22, 1994) unity of their followers. Church. Against the of women: Restates that the church shall not ordain women into (Sept. 14, 1998) (Feb. 22, 1996) the priesthood as it would not be in keeping Faith and reason: Discusses the intellectual Creates new rules governing the election of with the imitation of . Says "the fact of our age, on the relationship of the pope's successor, allowing for a majority that the Blessed Virgin Mary ... received faith and reason, of and of cardinals to change the voting rules after neither the mission to the apostles theology. a certain point so that a majority can elect nor the ministerial priesthood clearly shows the pope rather than the customary two- that the non-admission of women to priestly (April 17, 2003) thirds vote. ordination cannot mean that women are of The : Stated rules for Holy