Pope nearing his death

Pope John Paul II, is the only pope i knew. He was made the pope in 1978 when I was just 6 years old. No wonder he is the only pope i know. Mom said that the previous pope, John Paul I only made thru being a pope for 33 days.

If you have read the biography of JP II, You would know that he is such an amazing man. A polish - the very first polish to be made Pope. All this time, pope were of Italian descendent.

I am sure right now, catholics world wide are praying for the pope. In a way, I feel sad that Pope JP II will be leaving us soon but if you have seen him on tv and how he has to now struggle to even get thru day by day, maybe its best that he goes to be with the Lord.

He is such a faithful man. A true servant of God, serving till his last hours. Imagine giving your whole life to just serve the Lord. 84 years old, reigning as a pope for over 20 years. Amazing.

JP II is a pope that very much focus on Youth. He started the world youth day. But unfortunately he won't be making it to the next world youth day which is due to be in Aug and in cologne, germany.

I was heard a story how the young people chanted outside JP II JP II in one of the world youth day. it was a lovely story but as age is catching up with me, I can only remember bits and pieces of it. That's the part i hate about ageing, you forget things. I like to capture everything and remember every details. That's me.

I will pray for the pope in his dying moments to have a peaceful death. It was already said that during this hour is itself he is already seeing christ. He is a man with outstanding faith.

The catholic community world wide will also be praying for the next pope and that our church will stay strong and united as before and that the cardinals with God's grace will choose the right next pope.

JP II will always be remembered. Jet setting Pope who travelled 104 out of 159 countries.
He is a man who has left permanent marks on many souls here on earth. He is in his waiting moments to return to the Almighty Father - the one he has been serving truely.