John Paul II is the reason a lot of people reconciled. And my 50 year old son still remembers playing “Michael Row the Boat Ashore” on guitar at Church! We called it the “kid combo for Christ”!
Interesting choice of “bookends” for the late council, Papa, omitting Paul VI and John Paul I (who remain on the upper shelf of busts in their sequential places). Next Sunday will be a big day!
I’m not a Catholic, but the way they’ve rammed through the sanctification of JPII cheapens the honor. “You’re a saint, you’re a saint, you’re ALL saints!” (Apologies to Oprah)
pelican47 almost 11 years ago
John Paul II had such a twinkle in his eyes.
William Weedman almost 11 years ago
Pope Paul VI would be more appropriate since he closed the Council…but John Paul II did implement a lot more of the changes.
j2p2 almost 11 years ago
The good author is highlighting recent developments in the Church. Big doings around the joint canonization of these two. Sancto subito indeed…
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 11 years ago
ok, I’ll see your two popes, and I’ll raise you three popes.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member almost 11 years ago
John Paul II is the reason a lot of people reconciled. And my 50 year old son still remembers playing “Michael Row the Boat Ashore” on guitar at Church! We called it the “kid combo for Christ”!
Sisyphos almost 11 years ago
Interesting choice of “bookends” for the late council, Papa, omitting Paul VI and John Paul I (who remain on the upper shelf of busts in their sequential places). Next Sunday will be a big day!
katina.cooper almost 11 years ago
Uh, the bank books or the child investigations?
Jim Kerner almost 11 years ago
I like the fact that Francis used the busts of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II hold up and book end Vatican II. Well done!
kaffekup almost 11 years ago
I’m not a Catholic, but the way they’ve rammed through the sanctification of JPII cheapens the honor. “You’re a saint, you’re a saint, you’re ALL saints!” (Apologies to Oprah)
Reality,really? almost 11 years ago
Just found it. Love this!,,,
rossevrymn 11 months ago
We need more fresh air………………..much more.
rossevrymn 4 months ago
At the time of Vatican II many thought that women would gain ordination.