Another Happy Anniversary to Pope John Paul II

Who inaugurated his papal ministry 24 years ago today, October 22, 1978.

PetersNet has Pope John Paul II's Homily at the Mass Beginning His Pastoral Ministry:

.... Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid to welcome Christ and accept his power. Help the Pope and all those who wish to serve Christ and with Christ's power to serve the human person and the whole of mankind. Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ. To his saving power open the boundaries of States, economic and political systems, the vast fields of culture, civilization and development. Do not be afraid. Christ knows "what is in man". He alone knows it.

So often today man does not know what is within him, in the depths of his mind and heart. So often he is uncertain about the meaning of his life on this earth. He is assailed by doubt, a doubt which turns into despair. We ask you therefore, we beg you with humility and trust, let Christ speak to man. He alone has words of life, yes, of eternal life....

Lane Core Jr. CIW P — Tue. 10/22/02 07:12:07 AM
Categorized as Pope John Paul the Great & Religious.