John Paul II: Episode Five
The Saints
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4.7 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 4 April 2025
⏱️ 14 minutes
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🗺️ John Paul II: Karol Wojtyla in Poland - Episode Five: The Way of the Cross
1946: Poland’s suffering may finally be over. Her people are enjoying greater freedom, and Karol walks openly as a newly ordained priest. But this sense of relief is quickly scattered when Communism tightens its grip. Now Father Karol finds himself torn - between his desire to fight this new evil and his orders to go to Rome.
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The episode opens with a touching and heartwarming scene between a young Karol and his mother. It emphasizes the importance of faith, prayer, and devotion, particularly as Karol approaches his ordination. Halina and Jan encourage Karol to trust God and follow His will.
Some elements of intensity include Karol’s anxiety as he approaches his ordination. The episode introduces political tension, with Borys embracing communism. Borys insults the faith because of his own communist ideals. Karol experiences emotional conflict as he is ordered to go to Rome.
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| 0:00.0 | 1946, Poland's suffering may finally be over. |
| 0:06.0 | Her people are enjoying greater freedom and Carol walks openly as a newly ordained priest. |
| 0:12.0 | But this sense of relief is quickly scattered when communism tightens its grip. |
| 0:17.0 | Now Father Carol finds himself torn between his desire to fight this new evil and his orders to go to Rome. |
| 0:28.6 | The Saints Adventures of Faith and Courage |
| 0:32.6 | John Paul II, Carol Wojtywa in Poland. |
| 0:40.1 | Episode 5, The Way of the Cross. |
| 0:45.2 | Listen to all the episodes and discover new shows at the saintspodcast.com. |
| 0:47.4 | Sponsored by Colby Academy. |
| 0:52.1 | Colby's expert advisors and teachers are with you every step of the way to give your children a truly personalized Catholic home |
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| 1:04.2 | Carol? Carol? Caronia, where are you? Now where on earth could that mischievous little boy be? |
| 1:12.6 | Oh yeah, I think he's run off. |
| 1:15.6 | Unless, of course, he's hiding back here. |
| 1:20.6 | No, Mama, no, no, no. |
| 1:22.6 | My sweet little boleck. |
| 1:24.6 | Again, again. |
| 1:25.6 | It is time for Vespers' love! |
| 1:28.3 | No, I want to play, mamma! |
| 1:29.3 | We will play, but first we will pray. |
| 1:33.3 | But it bores me. |
| 1:34.3 | Tah, what could you mean? |
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