RADIO INTERVIEW: Meeting St. John Paul II/Praying the rosary with St. John Paul II October 12, 2020By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview St. John Paul II was known for his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and for introducing the Luminous Mysteries to the rosary. In honor of the month of the rosary and the upcoming feast of St. John Paul II, George Matysek speaks with two guests about the Polish pontiff. Father Matthew Buening, chaplain of Catholic campus ministry at Towson University, talks about meeting St. John Paul II on two occasions. And Gretchen Growe, editorial director for periodicals at Our Sunday Visitor, discusses her book, “Praying the Rosary with St. John Paul II.” Listen below. Recent episodes of Catholic Review Radio Radio Interview: Sinners and Saints video series Radio Interview: Notre Dame of Maryland partners with senior living community Radio Interview: Hidden story behind AA: faith, family and addiction recovery movement Radio Interview: Lent and Pope Leo Radio Interview: The Dead Sea Scrolls Radio Interview: Carrying grace into the new year Radio Interview: Wrapping up 2025 with Archbishop Lori Radio Interview: Inside the diaconate Radio Interview: Black and Native American heritage and mission Copyright © 2020 Catholic Review Media Print