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Reader Stories: My Memories of Pope John Paul II

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Did Pope John Paul II affect your life? Readers share their memories of Pope John Paul II.

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"God Must Have Needed Pope John Paul II"

When he put the bullet that almost killed him in the crown of the Blessed Virgin. I loved seeing him holding hands with Saint Theresa of Calcutta. They seemed so much in sync. When I saw him forgivin…More

"Pope John Paul II Was a Living Saint"

My favorite memory of him is when he addressed the young people during World Youth Day. I wasn't there, but I felt as though I was there! He had that very special ability to stir up the spirit in the…More

"When John Paul II Spoke It Was Magical"

The memory I have of him is when my husband and I were watching him on television and he spoke we both just stopped to listen to his word. My husband is not Catholic and he also listened attentively.…More

"Pope John Paul II Had a Lot of Energy"

When he came to Boston Massachusetts, a friend of the family got us a piece of the red rug that he walked on with a button attached. Still have it after all these years. Also a patient's family membe…More

"He Looked at People With Such Intensity"

The way he looked at people with such intensity and strength and the humility he always showed, especially when he kissed the ground when visiting his people.His visit to and forgiveness of the man w…More

Remembering Pope John Paul II in Miami

When he visited Miami, the weather was threatening.The crowd was enormous.He was standing in the glass-covered Popemobile as he was traveling slowly up and down the many aisles on the Miami Dade Coun…More

Pope John Paul II Touches My Life on a Daily Basis

Pope John Paul II was and continues to be an important memory in my life everyday. Not only for all the accomplishments and great humanitarian aspects of the pope, but on a special and more personal …More

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