Two Modern Saints for the Modern World [Catholic Caucus]

Divine Mercy Sunday -- tomorrow -- a great day for this canonization of two Popes.

Two Modern Saints for the Modern World [Catholic Caucus]
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John Paul II and The Blessed Sacrament
Why Divine Mercy Sunday is the most fitting day for John Paul II’s canonization
LETTER OF POPE JOHN PAUL II TO WOMEN

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Sainthood rites for John Paul II, John XXIII to be beamed around the world (3D in cinemas, for free)
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In rare interview, Benedict XVI recalls life of John Paul II
Benedict XVI: 'It Was Clear John Paul II Was a Saint'
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Book: Pope John Paul II’s Mother Rejected Doctor’s Abortion Suggestion
John Paul II’s 1983 Visit to Poland: Anniversary Reflections

The Day I Met John Paul II in a Pizza Joint (Joked: Catholic Church will collapse. But what if..)
Popes John XXIII, John Paul II to be canonized April 27th
Canonization date announced for Blessed Popes John Paul II and John XXIII
Pope John Paull II on the US Constitution and Freedom
Report: Pope Francis Says John Paul II to Be Canonized April 27
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Pope Francis signs canonization decrees for John XXIII and John Paul II
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Pope Francis clears John Paul II for sainthood

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Vatican Panel Clears John Paul II For Sainthood
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Vatican theologians approve second miracle of John Paul II
With Second Miracle Approved, JPII Likely to Be Canonized in October
Giant John Paul II Statute Readied For Unveiling [That's Yahoo Spelling For "Statue"!]
Remembering Blessed John Paul II (8th Anniversary of Death, April 2)
Agca Says He Is Now A Catholic [Made Assassination Attempt on Pope John Paul II]
In Poland, Romney Praises Pope John Paul II
Poles honor Reagan, John Paul II with new statue
Poles honor Reagan, John Paul II with new statue

Polish Historian Reveals John Paul II was Spied on by the Priests Closest to Him
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President Carter says he clashed with 'fundamentalist' Pope John Paul II
Newt Gingrich, a “John Paul II Catholic”
Mother Teresa, Pope John Paul II, and Father Damian
Film Review: "John Paul II: The Man, The Pope, and His Message"
Monument to John Paul II Unveiled in Moscow
John Paul II Memorial on Agenda for US Bishops' Fall Meeting
Monument to John Paul II to be Set Up in Moscow
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Rome’s exorcist finding Bl. John Paul II effective against Satan (Catholic Caucus)
Historian: John Paul II saw spiritual meaning behind assassination attempt (Catholic Caucus)
How Pope John Paul II Changed My Life
Pope John Paul II's Pro-Life Witness Celebrated at Catholic Breakfast
On the beatification of John Paul II (Catholic/Orthodox Caucus)
Columnists' (favorable) opinions on beatification of John Paul II (Catholic Caucus)
Call made for John Paul II to be patron saint of youth (Catholic Caucus)
Blessed Encounters With John Paul II
Prayer Vigil Reveals Unknown Facts About John Paul II
John Paul II and the End of the Cold War

A John Paul II Beatification Catechism
Program For The Beatification Of John Paul II
Death in Springtime: Terri Schiavo and Pope John Paul II
John Paul II being beatified for holiness, not his papacy, speakers say
John Paul II, Family Size, and Christian Prudence [Catholic caucus]
Spanish Man Miraculously Cured by John Paul II's Hat (i.e. relic) [Catholic Caucus]
Was John Paul II Cheeky?
Pope John Paul II's Other "Miracles"
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Lodging in Rome snapped up for John Paul II's beatification
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John Paul II's beatification approved for May 1, Divine Mercy Sunday
New details emerge of John Paul II’s ‘war’ against Communism (Bl. JPII)
Vatican announces beatification of Servant of God John Paul II
[CATHOLIC CAUCUS] Work starts on moving pope John Paul II's body
Vatican analyst reports approval of beatification for Pope John Paul II (Catholic Caucus)
Miracle approved for beatification of John Paul II

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Lift Up Your Hearts - What Pope John Paul II taught the world
Massachusetts Man Cured Miraculously (Was John Paul II Responsible?)

John Paul II's Tomb, 5 Years Later
Pope John Paul II Ignored Ratzinger's Pleas to Pursue Sex Abuse Cardinal
Sainthood Scoop: Book on The "Real" John Paul II Snubbed at Vatican
New book on John Paul II gives details on self-mortification, kidnap plot (Cath caucus)
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John Paul II Attacker Wants to Team With Dan Brown
Man who shot Pope John Paul II to be released, wants to be baptised by Pope Benedict
Pope John Paul II and Pope Pius XII move closer to sainthood
SPECIAL: Popes Pius XII, John Paul II declared 'venerable'

Pope John Paul II Step Closer to Possible Beatification
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Pope Benedict, John Paul II, and Medjugorje [Catholic Caucus]
Step forward toward beatification of John Paul II?
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Gingrich's Film Project, Former Speaker Highlights John Paul II in Documentary

KOREA Revealed: How Pope John Paul II's letter saved ex-president's life
ND Scandal and Pope John Paul II's forgotten Prayer
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THE ANNUNCIATION: MARY'S OPENNESS TO THE WILL OF GOD [Pope John Paul II] (Catholic Caucus)
Cover Story: The Holy Alliance ( The Gipper - Communism -and John Paul II )
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Revealed: Pope John Paul II was stabbed in 1982

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(Pope) John XXIII and the Jews
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Pope Francis signs canonization decrees for John XXIII and John Paul II
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A War Prevented: Pope John XXIII and the Cuban Missile Crisis
Blessed Pope John XXIII [Catholic Caucus]
Wants Honor for John XXIII - Pope Should Be Declared "Righteous Among the Nations"
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Angelo Roncalli (Pope John XXIII) and Priestly Celibacy

Canonization Ping!

“Pope John XXIII, a favorite of left-wing Catholics; and Pope John Paul II, a favorite of right-wing Catholics...”

What a bunch of tripe. These men characterized the epitome of holiness. Left and right wing politics has nothing to do with a description of their lives. Both put their belief in Jesus Christ at the fore front of their service to God and the Church.

It seems way too fast.

We in the 21st century are too impatient.

We confuse “admire” with “beatify.”

And from what I understand, the Devils Advocate role was removed a while back?

Yes!

The faster process could very well be a GOOD thing. With so much hurt and heartach in this world, we NEED their prayers of intercession at the throne of God.

As I posted some days ago: Pope John Paul II’s accomplishments during his tenure and especially leading the fight against communism that ended up with the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the freeing of Easter Europe, is reason enough, for me, for him being declared a saint.

Agree with you about the words of the author. Surprised me, too.

As I posted some days ago: Pope John Paul II’s accomplishments during his tenure and especially leading the fight against communism that ended up with the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the freeing of Easter Europe, is reason enough, for me, for him being declared a saint.

Agreed! An excellent film about those events will be airing this evening on EWTN, beginning at 7pm.

POPE JOHN PAUL II

Filmed on location in Rome and Poland, The late pope's life is traced from his youth in Poland to his last days as Successor of Peter. Witness how he touched millions of lives, defended human dignity and changed the face of the Church and the world.

It stars Jon Voight as the aged Pope JPII and Cary Elwes as young Karol Wojtyla.

Raymond Arroyo interviewed both actors about the study and work entailed in portraying the pope, especially the accent, parkinson's mask, etc. Do watchit, if you can, or DVR it for future viewing.

Divine Mercy Sunday — tomorrow — a great day for this canonization of two Popes.

...Roncalli should not be canonized...while his intentions may not have been bad, failure to take into account all the mischief that can come from a vapid call to ‘modernize’ a Church which was perfectly sound and healthy as it was is still, well, a failure...especially in the seminaries, which discovered ‘collegiality’, and decided that freewheeling, rather than discipline, was ever so much more fun...and if a few homosexuals proceeded to the sanctuary, well, what could possibly go wrong...?

...forty years later, what do we point to as the fruits of Vatican II...? All the closed seminaries, all the closed schools...? all the favorable media attention we’ve gotten, all the snarky comments about pedophile priests...all one has to do is read some of the commmentary from the resident Catholophobes on this very forum...

...canonization...I think not...

He is a saint that is so much is needed in the 21st century more then ever.

Time to evangelize!

Statue of Reagan and JPII in Gdansk.

I could not be happier about this ... not even if I was in Rome to see it live, because I’m sure I’d find the bathroom situation there unsatisfactory.

IMHO this is a better movie, it was a Polish production

Karol - The Man Who Would Become Pope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4bWX9zaFBI

Pope John Paul II was, of course, not the first to take an unequivocable stand for the sanctity of all human lives, but he was the key man, so to speak, during this latest resurgence of the Death Eaters.

There are no reasoned arguments that stand up against the positions he elaborated during his pontificate. There are only emotions, appetites, and, "Well anyway, you can't stop us from doing what we want."

There was something about Pope John Paul II that struck me from the first time I heard about him. His warm words of comfort, and his sincere, truly solemn demeanor when praying to Our Lord, so kind and gentle with his flock...in short, he calmed me and made me feel so good to be in his company. I read the history of his childhood and struggle during WWII. He was a regular guy with other worldly interests, but God's calling was stronger.

I miss him dearly.

Thanks for the heads up on this film. I will watch it.