May 1st, 2011
was a blessed day in every way. It was the month dedicated to Mother Mary, the Feast of St. Joseph the worker and there was Divine Mercy Sunday.
And Pope John Paul II was beatified.
~ Blessed Pope John Paul II ~
“Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I am with you, therefore no harm can befall you; all is very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence.”
Quick Facts
Born: Karol Joseph Wojtyla, May 18th, 1920
Priestly Ordination: Nov 1st, 1946
Elected Pope: Oct 16th, 1978
Died April 2nd, 2005 (Divine Mercy Sunday)
Beatified: May 1st, 2011
Feast: Oct 22nd
Beautiful Prayer seeking the intercession of Blessed Pope John Paul II
Oh Blessed Trinity, We thank you for having graced the Church with Pope John Paul II and for allowing the tenderness of your Fatherly care, the glory of the cross of Christ, and the splendor of the Holy Spirit, to shine through him.
Trusting fully in your infinite mercy and the maternal intercession of Mary, he has given us a living image of Jesus the Good Shepherd, and has shown us that holiness is the necessary measure of ordinary Christian life and is the way of achieving eternal communion with you.
Grant us by his intercession, and according to your will, the graces we implore, hoping that he will soon be numbered among your saints.
Amen.
Quotes By His Holiness
“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.”
~ Pope John Paul II ~
“Life is entrusted to man as a treasure which must not be squandered, as a talent which must be used well.”
~ Pope John Paul II ~
“The future starts today, not tomorrow.”
~ Pope John Paul II ~
“I plead with you--never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.”
~ Pope John Paul II ~
Pope John Paul II: In My Own Words
“A person's rightful due is to be treated as an object of love, not as an object for use.”
~ Pope John Paul II ~
Love and Responsibility
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