With the spirituality of John XXIII as the foundation, The Vision of St. John With the spirituality of John XXIII guides the reader into the movements of John XXIII s heart and mind as he made his journey from a simple and devotional home in northern Italy to become one of the most remarkable popes of the twentieth century. The book outlines the saint s pastoral vision and approach to his pontificate that heralded the Second Vatican Council.Randall S. Rosenberg