4How can I learn to trust in the Father's love for me? This collection contains famous writings, audiences, and homilies from the beloved Saint John Paul II. Born Karol Wojtyla in Poland, he was a clandestine seminarian during World War II, survived an assassination attempt, attended Vatican II, and was instrumental in the fall of communism in Poland. John Paul II trusted God during every hardship that came into his life. Be Not Afraid and let John Paul II illuminate the authentic freedom that comes from confidence in God's love.