These alabaster bookends feature classic image of JPII in sunglasses, the "Pope on a Mission." Keeping heavy books in line, they both organize and decorate your home. This pair of bookends makes the perfect personal gift for all with devotion this this great saint of our age.

Karol Wotjtyla faced the challenges of his pontificate with faith, energy and joy! The list of his accomplishments in the service of God is long and impressive, and these bookends pay tribute to this Pope who loved all people, especially the young, as Christ did. 

The bookends are made from stone-cast alabaster here in our shop in Steubenville, Ohio. Alabaster is a building and decorating material created from the mineral gypsum that has been used since the time of the ancient Egyptian Pharaohs. It boasts an attractive smooth finish and will last for years to come.

Each measures roughly 6" x 8", including the 4"x 6" inset image plaque, and is 3" deep.

Text reads:

"The Man

The Myth

The Legend

Shepherd of 1,050,00,000 sheep

Holy Catholic Priest for 55 58 years

Speaks 8 languages fluently

Has visited over 123 133 countries

Canonized 462 482 Saints

Consecrated Russia to Mary

Defender of the Unborn

263 Successor of Peter

Survived and assassination attempt

Written 13 14 encyclicals

Has been Pope for almost 1/4 century

Inspired by the Holy Spirit

AND THE LEGEND HAS ONLY BEGUN!"

( BKE-MA )