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The Spirit-Filled Pope

Pope John Paul II has been a very strong influence in my life. I admire him for his moral courage, clear and fearless teaching of how one needs to live the Catholic Faith in today's world and especially his staunch promotion of freedom of speech and the practice of one's faith and every pro-life issue. His simplicity, genuine affection and a friendly ear to the young people and the old have endeared him to all. He is one pope I cannot forget. Through his beatification he is sure to bring many closer to God.

—GuestLeo Jayaraj P

Blessed Pope John Paul II

I am overjoyed with the news of the beatification of Pope John Paul II on May 1, 2011. He was such a saintly pope. I love him; but our Blessed Mother Mary love him more! Blessed Pope John Paul II - pray for us!

—GuestEmmanuel Ologu-Ogbangwo

Pope John Paul Was Inspirational

The humble pope's visit to Zimbabwe in 1988 was marked by kissing the soil of Zimbabwe to indicate his total union with the people of the land and he focused on forgiveness and peace as the core of his homily. The humble pope was exemplary on the issue of forgiveness for he himself forgave the enemy who shot him. He also furthered the will of Jesus Christ by continual preaching and visits to other religions especially the Islamic religion to demonstrate ecumenism/brotherhood among humanity through reconciliation. The Pope's encouragement on fortitude on Christian grounds was very much striking especially in his address to the youth when he said, "Youth of today, do not fear to risk your life for Christ for to be a Christian means to be a candidate for martyrdom." Pope John Paul is a shining example of the witnesses of Christ. I believe very well that his beatification is a true revelation of the predestined will of Jesus Christ our Lord.

—Guestruchivende@gmail.com

Feeling

Every time I saw Pope John Paul 2 in the TV my heart bleeds and I want to cry with no reasons at all. Pope John Paul 2 is not an ordinary person. I love him so much.

—GuestJoan

JPII as Saint

I am at a difficult state of mind when it comes to make JPII a saint. Yes three World Youth Days did make JPII a joy to behold. However, a decision to take the crucifixes out of the church at Assisi to accommodate false religions and to disobey the Blessed Virgin Mary in regards to the Consecration of Russia leaves me wondering why he let the Catholic become equal with these other religions. Also homosexuality and pedophilia ran rampant during his papacy. I will pray for him and hope that my thoughts are wrong.

—GuestMichael2431

Hero of Modern Times

Pope JP II is a hero in every sense of that word; in the secular as well as in the religious worlds. He brought strength, character, openness, honesty, commitment to Jesus and His Church, and spread the Gospel message of Hope to all. I believe God welcomed him home with open arms and now he is no less able to assist the Church and the world he so nobly served in life.

—johndeacon101

A Blessing

Beatification of Pope John Paul ll is a blessing. This is wonderful news to me and an answer to my prayer. Sandy B

—GuestSandra M Boletchek

The Great Pope

I was very happy to hear of the Pope's beatification in May. I live on a 108-square-mile island known as Antigua in the Caribbean. Nineteen years ago I had the privilege to meet Pope John Paul II in person in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. It remains a treasured moment in my life. Moreover, that I will have the opportunity to say I touched the hand of that saint is in itself a blessing. God bless Pope John Paul II.

—GuestNEA

Canonization

Heaven will take care of the matter of JPII's canonization: the second miracle could be centuries away.

—GuestMartha Pavlick

Beloved Pope

It is heartening to hear the news of the beautification of Pope John Paul II. Long live the Church.

—GuestFr.Joseph wales Raja

Chosen by Christ for Divine Mercy Feast

Though I could never visit Rome and see this most holy Pope, God gave me the singular grace to attend his Holy Masses first at the Uhuru Park at our Kenya Capital, Nairobi, had him bless my rosary as I was chosen to minister at the altar set up for the Eucharistic Celebration and then at the Holy Mass later that evening at Resurrection Gardens on this, his 3rd visit to our beloved Kenya. I felt the holiness of this one chosen by Christ to fulfill His wish of establishing the Feast of Divine Mercy when I greeted him by shaking both his hands. At that moment, I experienced the electrifying grace run through my body as I held his hands. Thank You, God for this ultimate grace. Who would have thought a poor widow would be granted the miracle of holding the hands of this holy man, yet millions had only seen him as he blessed them from the Papal Window at the Vatican or from afar as they attended his Holy Masses during the many, many pastoral journeys he made to all those countries.

—GuestMary42

JP II, The Bridge to the Divine Mercy

Jesus' Will was fulfilled when you instituted the Feast of the Divine Mercy and canonized His Secretary of the Divine Mercy, Saint Faustina. Praise to God in Heaven and may the message of His Divine Mercy and its devotion spread throughout the world.

—GuestMary42

PJP 2

Glory to God for the life of such a wonderful man. Thank God I witnessed his pontificate and hopefully will see his beatification. A true saint and a great servant of the Lord.

—GuestKitwe - Zambia

Prayers for My Son

I have prayed to John Paul for 2 years regarding my son's alcoholism. My son is still drunk but John Paul gives me peace and often sends my son walking through the door when I have a hard time letting go. God bless John Paul and his love for God's children.

—GuestM.A.H.

Beatification of Pope John Paul II

Praise God. There is so much goodness and love in this man of God. His works, writings, prayers ... are kept alive in the hearts of people of different religious denominations. PRAY FOR US BLESSED POPE JOHN PAUL, FOR OUR SPIRITUAL AND TEMPORAL NEEDS.

—Guestgemma josefina perpetua