Abstract
Every Sunday morning, a member of the Roman Catholic clergy addresses his flock after a reading from one of the Gospels. These homilies ordinarily last between 10 and 20 minutes and allow the priest an opportunity to interpret the Gospel message from that day's reading, as well as discuss how that message relates to contemporary events and issues.
During the final two months of his life, Pope John Paul II provided a longer, more powerful symbolic homily to the world. The message summarized his positions on freedom, suffering, and the dignity of human life.
| Original language | American English |
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| Title of host publication | The Rhetoric of Pope John Paul II |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2009 |
Disciplines
- Catholic Studies
- Critical and Cultural Studies
- Interpersonal and Small Group Communication
- Mass Communication
- Religion
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies