As a Roman Catholic, the death of Pope John Paul II strikes me deeply.
He was the pope during most of my life, and led a remarkable life. Through both the Nazi and Communist regimes of his surroundings, his faith shone brightly like a beacon. His strength and courage forever serve as a model to me. Here was a simple, common man, who never bowed in the face of two of the most powerful and terrifying forces in recent memory. Yet, his beliefs allowed him to never waver. His behavior is something that most of us will never be able to emulate.
He was the pope during most of my life, and led a remarkable life. Through both the Nazi and Communist regimes of his surroundings, his faith shone brightly like a beacon. His strength and courage forever serve as a model to me. Here was a simple, common man, who never bowed in the face of two of the most powerful and terrifying forces in recent memory. Yet, his beliefs allowed him to never waver. His behavior is something that most of us will never be able to emulate.