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Thank you for Familiaris Consortio - The Role of The Christian Family in The Modern World. Thank you for the example of trust and “Be Not Afraid!”
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Posted by elizabeth on Thursday, May 5, 2011 10:46 PM (EDT):
There would be no way for me to list all of the reasons I am thankful for the gift of Blessed JPII: his life, his witness, his writings, his passion… I still cannot watch or read much about him without those same tears of “grace and thanksgiving” that you experienced, Lisa. And like you, his call to the new evangelization spoke to my heart and gave me the courage to write my first novel. He reminded us ALL that we each have a special role to play in salvation and bringing souls closer to Christ through his Church. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely memories of that special day, Lisa!
I remember the first Sunday after he died - the priest paused at the point in Mass when we pray for the pope. An older man next to me and I both got teary-eyed. I still miss him - my grandmother was Polish and they reminded me of each other.
I’ve also been asking for his intercession lately - I’ve been praying for another baby for a few years, and since he was the one who said siblings are the best gift we can give our children, I’m hoping he’ll put in a good word for me! :>)
Posted by Estella on Friday, May 6, 2011 10:35 AM (EDT):
Dearest Blessed John Paul II, I’ve loved you since my first communion when I learned about you. When my first child was born in 2005, I named him after you, and when he was diagnosed with special needs, I knew his life had dignity and value thanks to what you and the church taught me.
I can’t wait for you to meet him one day in heaven!
Posted by Monica @ Equipping Catholic Families on Friday, May 6, 2011 6:14 PM (EDT):
I would like to thank Pope John Paul II for his inspiration, his example, his teachings, his writings, his World Youth Day, his courage, his humility and for his intercession for the health of Adam John Paul a year ago, despite complications.
Blessed John Paul II, pray for us!
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Thank you for Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), Mulieris Dignitatem (On the Dignity & Vocation of Women), & for your example that human frailty & suffering do not lessen our human dignity, on the contrary, that we may grow closer to Christ & to each other during our suffering.