John J. Powell

Yet another year Fr. John and each passing year your influence on my life remains as strong as ever. I very often struggle with my beliefs, but one of your examples always about - 'belief, and how God doesn't make deals' - gets me through.

Rest in God's love Fr John - you will always be a part of my life.

Yet another year Fr. John and a deeply sad one for me. Even in the depth of despair and doubt, I still remember your words, and they are indeed a comfort. Please pray my me, as I pray for you Fr. and renew the strength that your words gave me, so long ago.

Rest in the love and peace of Jesus.

John Powell, SJ...RIP...read his books when I was near my bottom. His words gave me hope, faith, love during my early recovery. Thanks God. Love, Dan D.

I had the pleasure of taking one of the classes Fr Powell taught at Loyola in the late eighties---wonderful class, wonderful books---wonderful messages---he provided superb methods of enhancing Christianity in our world--Fully Human Fully Alive and all his books offer profound and simple insight to the love of Jesus--let God judge and not us for any transgressions--NEVER had ANY inkling of such and have only the utmost respect and admiration for him--would see him running the track daily with...