The Beatification of John Paul II

Blessed John Paul II was beatified yesterday, Divine Mercy Sunday. For many of us it will be a day that we wont soon forget. In fact so much happened this weekend that I couldn't possibly post about it all, but as a person that was deeply moved by the former Pope, I would be remiss if I did not mention his beatification.

There is a lot of commentary about the speed at his Beatification and the appropriateness of the matter. All that I can say is that his life was a holy inspiration for me, and he helped me to "Come Home" to the Faith. 

No one is perfect, not even saints, but there are those that in the totality of their life walk a path towards God and are so instep with Him, that their path is one to be admired and followed. Pope John Paul II was one of those people. As someone that finds myself drawn to more traditional practices within the faith, my love and admiration for Blessed Pope John Paul II finds at times questions regarding Vatican II and his role. All I can say is that from what I have read and understand, the Church we find today, is not a result of the intentions of Vatican II or those of Blessed John Paul II, but instead of the intentions of those that saw Vatican II as an opportunity to distort the Faith in some way. 

So I find myself answering those questions with one answer, and that answer is the motto he lived his life by. "Totus Tuus." If we all consecrate ourselves to the Immaculate and Hearts of Jesus and Mary, we will find ourselves not as perfect individuals, but as imperfect humans trying to walk a path of holiness and striving for perfection amidst our faults. 

Blessed John Paul II, Pray for us.

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