April 2, 200521 yr JP Squared was one of the greatest people to ever live. It's comforting to know he's with God now after living an incredible life.
April 2, 200521 yr He gave so much to the world. He truly wanted to be close to the people. He traveled the world to show he was accessible and empathetic. He tried to make amends for wrongs of the Catholic church by apologizing to the Jews for the church not intervening more when the suffered at the hands of the Nazis. He apologized to the Mexicans for the torture and killing at the hands of the Spaniards. He visited prison to forgive his would be assasin. Truly an incredible man who changed the face of the Catholic Church. His successor has some pretty big shoes to fill.
April 2, 200521 yr I'm not a Catholic, so this doesn't hit me as hard as others, but this is a sad day, but the beginning of (what is to me) a fascinating string of events. The ceremony and process of selecting the new Pope is an event that should not be missed, truly a special event.
April 2, 200521 yr RIP... he is with god now and he is by a longshot in a better place. the best place to be... heaven.
April 2, 200521 yr He gave so much to the world. He truly wanted to be close to the people. He traveled the world to show he was accessible and empathetic. He tried to make amends for wrongs of the Catholic church by apologizing to the Jews for the church not intervening more when the suffered at the hands of the Nazis. He apologized to the Mexicans for the torture and killing at the hands of the Spaniards. He visited prison to forgive his would be assasin. Truly an incredible man who changed the face of the Catholic Church. His successor has some pretty big shoes to fill. 727085[/snapback] Good post. I remember the day when John Paul II was elected (and his predecessor John Paul I for that matter). I remember when he started visiting countries all over the world, earning him the nickname El Papa Peregrino (The Pilgrim Pope). I remember when he visisted my hometown (San Juan), and what a great day that was. He was, undisputably, an exceptional man and a wonderful soul. Descanse en paz, Juan Pablo Segundo. Am?n.
April 2, 200521 yr I remember his visit to San Antonio in 86. Truly magical day. He was so much younger and full of life then. A true apostle of the church. As I've stated, while I didnt always agree with many of his teachings, you cant argue the impact he had as a man and leader of the Catholic Church.
April 2, 200521 yr I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in the next 50 years they start the process to cannonize him.
April 3, 200521 yr His brilliance is made obvious by the fact that everyone thinks he was a great man and found it sad to see him go, even though quite a few people didn't agree with some things he did. R.I.P. Pope, you won't be forgetten and your now in a better place.
April 3, 200521 yr Author I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in the next 50 years they start the process to cannonize him. 727186[/snapback] I have been thinking the same thing. Maybe even a bit sooner than 50 years.
April 3, 200521 yr One of the last things he said was on all the young people outside the Vatican to which he said: "I have been searching for you my whole life and now you have come to me." RIP
April 3, 200521 yr Pope John Paul II.....thank you for opening up Catholicism to many different peoples and areas of the World..... For trying to heal "past wounds" associated with the Church.....You've lived a long and fruitful life....may you RIP..... You will be remembered always......
April 3, 200521 yr I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in the next 50 years they start the process to cannonize him. 727186[/snapback] I have been thinking the same thing. Maybe even a bit sooner than 50 years. 727302[/snapback] There is no doubt in my mind that he will eventually be canonized.
April 3, 200521 yr I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere in the next 50 years they start the process to cannonize him. 727186[/snapback] I have been thinking the same thing. Maybe even a bit sooner than 50 years. 727302[/snapback] There is no doubt in my mind that he will eventually be canonized. 727405[/snapback] He's one of the few Pope's, just from my perspective as a Jew, who have done so much good for this world and rightfully deserves to be canonized. BTW, the article on ESPN about him is one of the most interesting reads on the late Pope.
April 3, 200521 yr A very good man died, but his very good actions live on. May his soul rest in peace and his entrance into heaven be quick.
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