Before the world knew Bl. Pope John Paul II, Fr. Karol Wojtyla wrote a work entitled Love and Responsibility. The text presents a unique philosophical introduction to the individual, relationships, the nature of sexuality and holy matrimony. It is the very substance of these topics that our modern world seeks to rewrite. However as we stand against the unjust HHS mandate and other attempts to further redefine sexuality and human relations, we must also remember to nurture our own relationships. In fact, the best defense of a natural relationship may be the observable charity and maturity within our own.

The prophetic young Wojtyla was inspired to write the book after spending time with a group of students that had coalesced during his time teaching at Lublin University. The group originally centered on discussing the common relational trials of youths and would spend their time serving the downtrodden.

Hundreds of faithful have converged on a cathedral in the Colombian capital to see drops of blood of the late pope John Paul II, who was beatified last year.

The blood, contained in a glass case, was brought to Colombia from Germany and placed at Bogota's Central Cathedral on public display.

Relics of Blessed John Paul II will be on display for veneration January 2-22 in the cities of Bogota and Cartago.

Some of the best moments of World Youth Day in Madrid, can now be seen on the web, for free. The one hour documentary, which translates to “The Chronicle of an Unforgettable Week,”  has been posted on Youtube.

 Jerzy Kluger, who was a lifelong friend of John Paul II died on December 31^st at the age of 90.