John Paul II:
In Memoriam

A guiding light
Pope John Paul II will live on in our hearts forever. May God bless you Pope John Paul II and may you now be at peace with God.
—Debbie, South Riding, Va.

‘I am orphaned’
I'm so very sad. My father has died and I am orphaned. I am about as lapsed as a Catholic can get and still be Catholic, yet I have cried and prayed for this man who held me and the entire world in his loving arms, even if we disagreed and rebelled against his church. Karol, God bless you. Be free and joyous in your Father's presence. Watch over us. You will not be forgotten.
—Karen

Worldwide loss
His loss will be felt worldwide. He lived his life with great dignity and love of God. He is a true servant.
—Anonymous

‘God is with him’
I pray right now that Pope John Paul will be in peace and that God is with him. Many are unaware of the sacrifices he made during the 1940s. He helped save Jewish people during World War II. He is one of the most forgiving persons on earth. It would be so difficult to forgive your assailant that tried to kill you. I pray for him, and for all people.
God is with him.
—Molly, Leavenworth, Kan.

Il Papa
As a recently converted Catholic, the mystery of the church is precious to me, and knowing that our beloved Il Papa is with his Father soon comforts me. May all his children find comfort and find it in themselves to forgive others and themselves for their "trespasses". Il Papa loved us so much and loving others is the best expression of his love.
—Linda Baumgartner, Amelia, Ohio

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