Believe in Love, by Brendan Leahy

'Pope John Paul II was a man who let himself be shaped by the two great commandments: love of God with all your heart, soul and mind, and love of your neighbour as yourself... So many wonderful things happended around him, through his life, ministry and teaching.'

Believe in Love paints the rich landscape of John Paul II's formative influences, his theological and philosophical foundations and his personal thoughts. Reflecting his belief that we need to link our notion of God with our understanding of what it is to be humen, it offers an accessible insight into his teachings on a wide range of subjects - including dialogue, young people, families, artists, work, forgiveness, and the elderly - and provides the perfect starting point for discussion in a faith-sharing group or for individual daily reflection.

Rev Brendan Leahy is Professor of Systematic Theology at the Pontifical University of Saint Patrick's College, Maynooth. He is a von Balthasar scholar and ecumenist, and has published books and articles on topics such as John Paul II, the Marian profile of the Church, issues facing the Church in the twenty-first century, the ecclesial movements of the Church, interreligious dialogue and the Priesthood.

Believe in Love is published in Ireland by Veritas, and in the United States by New City Press.