16 October 1978: Election of John Paul II

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16 October 1978: Election of John Paul II | Fr. Z's Blog

In this context, appropriate allowance is made both for God’s mercy towards the sinner who converts and for the understanding of human weakness. Such understanding never means compromising and falsifying the standard of good and evil in order to adapt it to particular circumstances.

 

[Trishie]

Where, on the day of the election of a Pope and future Saint?
Quietly celebrating a family birthday.

 

[anna]

I was in the hospital, my mom sitting by my bed. I remember when the white smoke appeared out of the chimney , a signal we had a new Pope. We eagerly awaited the appearance on the balcony. When He appeared the fact that he was from Poland really did not make a difference to me.What I noticed first was that SMILE. I also remember his saying I come from a distant land. There was something reassuring about him and it made me feel “safe” in the sense that after what happened to Pope John Paul I, everything would be alright. John Paul II lived up to his words. We were graced to have had Him as our spiritual leader for 27 years. Now he is in heaven still praying for us. Saint John Paul II.thank you.

 

[christofirst]

I was in high school. I don’t remember much in particular about that day (or much of high school either!)

 

[Irishmom2]

I was in college, a Catholic college, so it was big news!