POPE JOHN PAUL II

Like many people I am a great admirer of Pope John Paul II. He was the pope for his time. Coming out of communist Poland he was responsible more than anyone for the downfall of Godless communism. He was well aware of the importance of the Virgin Mary. He attributes his survival after being shot in 1981 to the Virgin Mary. He said it was Our Lady's hand that steered the bullet away from killing him.

Nobody has done more to bring about world peace than Pope John Paul II. His death united the world for a while.

Pope John Paul II gave many messages during his 25 year reign as pope. He said that if we want peace we must place a high value on human life. The following poem is about this message.

PLACE A HIGH VALUE ON LIFE
by
J. A. Fullerton

In a world day of peace message by Pope John Paul II
He placed a high value on life for me and you
It is not possible to invoke peace and despise life he did say
So if we want world peace
We must follow Pope John Paul all the way
‘The culture of death’ so prevalent in world today
Must be put aside and let Pope John Paul have much more say
Abortion, euthanasia, and use of the pill
Must be abandoned and this will instill
A high value on life, the wish of the Holy Father in Rome
And peace on earth and peace in our home
So please listen to Pope John Paul-
The voice of Our Lord
And peace will come to our land
And all countries abroad.
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