Ascent to God

Called as pope, St. John Paul II emerged onto St. Peter''s balcony proclaiming, "Do not be afraid!" What theology and mystery inspired this surprising proclamation? John Paul II''s quest for holiness was grounded in the mystical insight that we participate in God. We seek the Beatific Vision, the Face of God, through which we are transformed in theosis or divinization. This infusion of grace perfe...