warlordgarou Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Requiescat in pace, Lolek Wojtyla. The world is a sadder place today with his passing. He might not have been as progressive as some Catholics would have liked, but he was firm in his beliefs and his love for God and Church. It has been said that the truest measure of greatness is to leave the world in a better place than you found it. He did that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchantra Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 My Father is Polish and was raised Roman Catholic. Dad has been watching the news at the vatican closely. He's glad that the Pope really didn't suffer and went peacefully surrounded by his faithful followers. Rest in Peace Pope John Paul II, you will be missed by many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyIzmit Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 I am saddened to hear of passing, but I was expecting it since I started hearing about the turn in his health last night. I am glad that his suffering in this life is over and he is now on to his next. I actually got to see him and hear a Wednesday mass from his once while in Rome once when I went to Italy a few years ago. It moved me to tears, seeing him was one of the things I had on my list of "Things to do before I die" and I got to do it. He was a great and brave man. He will be missed and morned by many, not just the religeous. Rest with the Lord, John Paul II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haldir Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Sad to hear, but with his health really sliding the last few years I think he's finally at peace. Just curious, as I'm not a religious person at all, but why was his name changed to PJP? Is this some signifcance in the Catholic church? Randy M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterCrown Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 I'm so sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kheprera Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 From "How Stuff Works.com" New Life, New Name As the newly elected pope accepts his new role, it is tradition for him to select a new name. This papal tradition dates to 533 and the election of Pope John II, whose birth name was Mercurius, according to the Catholic Encyclopedia. Mercurius is derived from Mercury, a pagan Roman god. Believing that a successor of St. Peter should not carry a name belonging to a pagan religion, Mercurius chose to change his name upon his election to honor a previous pope. While some that followed John II chose to retain their original name, it soon became commonplace for new popes to choose a new moniker. The name change also symbolizes the new life that the new pope is entering as the head of the Catholic Church. Typically, the new pope selects the name of his favorite Saint or a former pope whom he admires. John Paul II chose his name to honor his predecessor, John Paul I, who died just 33 days after being elected pope. John Paul I chose his name to honor predecessors Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI. Sorely missed. He was one of the last great rolemodels from the previous century. I'm very glad he didn't suffer and at least we know exactly what his wishes were and that they will be carried out. To a great man who opened many doors and hearts: żegnajcie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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