Hatrack River Forum: Pope John Paul II Died

This is topic Pope John Paul II Died in forum Books, Films, Food and Culture at Hatrack River Forum.

To visit this topic, use this URL:
http://www.hatrack.com/ubb/main/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=033290

Posted by Jonathan Howard (Member # 6934) on :

I need to go to bed.

So I only heard he died. The irony is that he was a better Jew than half of the Jews I know.

Rest in peace, John Paul, if one deserves to be reunited with the spirit of Jesus Christ - it is you.

I recommend to listen to the Three Masses by William Byrd at this time...

All the best, and a good night. May we all live to be good people such as he.

JH

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

He was the first pope to pray in a synagogue, wasn't he? [Smile]

Posted by digging_holes (Member # 6237) on :

He was also the first pope to enter a mosque. He was also the first slavic pope. He was also the most-travelled pope. And, IMHO, the best pope in history.

This is a sad day, not only for catholics, but for all christians; not only for all christians, but for the world.

Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :

Well- may he rest in peace, with his Creator.

Posted by Eruve Nandiriel (Member # 5677) on :

The timing of his death is interesting, and it made me realise something: If the Pope had gone into a "vegitative state", they would not have removed his feeding tube to kill him. Why? Because he's "important", and apperantly they didn't think Terri Schiavo was important enough to keep alive.

Posted by Jonathan Howard (Member # 6934) on :

You should've written Angels & Demons.

Posted by Jonathan Howard (Member # 6934) on :

quote:
He was the first pope to pray in a synagogue, wasn't he?

What about St Peter?

Posted by Grisha (Member # 6871) on :

Good point, I would assume St. Peter prayed in a synagogue at some point, i hadn't thaught of that.

Posted by Jonathan Howard (Member # 6934) on :

Well, he was the first Pope, no?

Posted by Tater (Member # 7035) on :

most traveled, I'll say!

His travels

Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :

quote:
Why? Because he's "important"

No, because he made his wishes clear to everyone.

Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :

I'm just getting back home from work... and after reading and listening all about this and seeing the black banners on my old Church... I almost went inside when I drove past. [Frown]