Pope John Paul II was certainly an exemplary Vicar of Christ and I admire his perseverance and tenacity in serving our Lord till the very last .... indeed he was a faithful servant. However, accolades can sometimes make us lose focus of THE ONE who is the source of all strength and on whose grace we survive. I believe the Holy Father in his humility would accept this tribute with apprehension for our sake.
"O gracious and Holy Father, give us wisdom to perceive you, diligence to seek you, patience to wait for you, eyes to behold you, a heart to meditate upon you, and a life to proclaim you; through the power of the Spirit of Jesus Christ our Lord." (Prayer of Saint Benedict)
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Pope John Paul II was certainly an exemplary Vicar of Christ and I admire his perseverance and tenacity in serving our Lord till the very last .... indeed he was a faithful servant. However, accolades can sometimes make us lose focus of THE ONE who is the source of all strength and on whose grace we survive. I believe the Holy Father in his humility would accept this tribute with apprehension for our sake.
It is really great to know that we have a new pope. Can feel the excitement as the church has been given a new gift!
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