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What is there about John Paul II that so inspires the young and the old!

For me, his trips to Poland and Iowa in 1979 were profoundly moving. These two trips inspired “The Pope of the People.” It will be performed next year as a part of the Diocesan Centennial Celebration in those churches interested in this form of evangelization. I characterize this art form as “evangelization through entertainment.”

Through dramatically presented song and narrative, the late Pope’s beautiful homilies in Warsaw, Jasna Gora, Auschwitz, Krakow, St. Patrick’s, and Living History Farms will evangelize the next generation of Catholics and future Catholics. Critical events, including the emergence of the Solidarity Union in Poland, and later, the assassination attempt, will be woven into this musical drama. John Paul’s remarkable forgiveness of his would-be assassin, too, is a part of the story.

Mother Mary’s role in the Pope’s apostolic journey to Poland, and in his escape from death by assassination, is on full display in a fresh, new way that will encourage “Catholic tire-kickers” to seriously contemplate the Blessed Mother’s role in the formation of our church.

Ultimately, the central theme of “The Pope of the People” is Christ. As the Pope proclaimed at Victory Square in Warsaw on June 2nd, 1979, “what is a man without our savior Jesus Christ? Where is our dignity? Where is our humanity?” The tension this message creates with the Communist government is another dramatic twist in “The Pope of the People.”

We performed this in 7 Catholic Churches throughout Des Moines, Iowa as part of the Diocese of Des Moines' Centennial Celebration. Attendees shared with us that they were entertained, moved, and educated. One woman told us even her 5 year old was riveted.

I humbly ask for your prayers for this project. Pass the word to your music directors, to your RCIA leaders, and to parishioners interested in learning more.

Call me for details at my office (276-9266), cell (689-9266), or e-mail me: tom@bmi-info.com.

Tom Quiner, (Member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church)

Pope John Paul II Visits Poland

Last Updated: 6/3/11

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"Tom’s songs are a joy to sing because the lyricism of the music blends perfectly with the soul of the lyrics. Each line, whether in the score or the dialogue, is crafted with care and reverence. You get the sense that the composing process for him is a deep and meaningful way to explore biblical passages, and as a result, being able to perform these works is a personal experience of faith for the performer and audience."

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Why Our Catholic Stories Are So Important...

According to Matthew Kelly, author of REDISCOVERING CATHOLICISM, “There is no medium more powerful than stories to convey a message. We have the stories, but we are not conveying them. Our two-thousand year Catholic history is full of extraordinary stories about ordinary people who opened their hearts to God and allowed the life, teachings, and person of Jesus Christ to transform their lives. These men and women are the heroes and heroines of our faith: they are a rare gift of inspiration, and we have failed as a Church to tell their stories. Shame on us. We become the stories we tell. We become the stories we listen to.”

The Pope of the People tells the story of a modern saint-to-be. Acting as an agent of the Holy Spirit, Pope John Paul II changed the world. He was the man of the century. His is a story we need to tell, and keep telling.

The Pope of the People tells our beloved Pope’s story.