Without doubt John Paul II lived and proclaimed the theological, pastoral and liturgical aspects of the mystery of God's mercy with a remarkably universal impact. Situating his pontificate historically between Vatican II and the end of the millennium he himself acknowledged his mission to practice, proclaim and pray for mercy: "The Message of Divine Mercy has always been near and dear to me... which I took with me to the See of Peter and which in a sense forms the image of this Pontificate"(June 7, 1997). Sister John Sheila Galligan, IHM will delve into John Paul II's preaching, teaching, writing and personal witness to mercy.
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