"Karol, near to God in love, companion for man" Throughout his life, John Paul II was a symbol of charity "with the capacity to give himself generously, without reserve, without measure, without …More
"Karol, near to God in love, companion for man"
Throughout his life, John Paul II was a symbol of charity "with the capacity to give himself generously, without reserve, without measure, without calculation. Thus, Benedict XVI recalled his predecessor, whose heroic virtues were officially recognized last December 19, and whose memorial Mass was celebrated in St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Monday, March 29. This April 2 marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Pope Wojtyla, and falls on Good Friday. "What moved him - Benedict XVI said in his homily - was love for Christ, to whom he had consecrated his life, an abundant and unconditional love." Benedict XVI: "And precisely because he drew ever closer to God in love, he could be a companion ...
Throughout his life, John Paul II was a symbol of charity "with the capacity to give himself generously, without reserve, without measure, without calculation. Thus, Benedict XVI recalled his predecessor, whose heroic virtues were officially recognized last December 19, and whose memorial Mass was celebrated in St. Peter's Basilica on the evening of Monday, March 29. This April 2 marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Pope Wojtyla, and falls on Good Friday. "What moved him - Benedict XVI said in his homily - was love for Christ, to whom he had consecrated his life, an abundant and unconditional love." Benedict XVI: "And precisely because he drew ever closer to God in love, he could be a companion ...
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For those interested , the full Homily , in English, and 85%
of the Liturgy may be viewed here:
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of the Liturgy may be viewed here:
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