Are you going to watch the Pope JP2 Movie tonight?

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I did not realize that Pope John Paul II felt he had a problem with pride. The part about the plea and then assassin of Bishop Oscar Romero was very moving.
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This was very moving and enlightening for me too.
 
What time on Sun? I need to set the DVR now so I won’t forget! LOL:whacky:
 
Just saw the ABC movie…couldn’t help but cry at the end!

Funny thing - I was watching the movie on my computer, and after bawling at the end, I closed the program down - and on the other side as a wallpaper (thanks to WebShots) was the Holy Father himself…the words “be not afraid” echoeing in my heart…

God Bless JPII!

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I posted my thoughts on this film on the other thread.

Didin’t care for it that much, but it was ok. As I said on the other thread, all it did was make me miss him more. 😦
 
Unfortunately I had no idea that this one was on last night. Knew about the Jon Voight film. I got to watch the last 1/2 hour or so. In the limited amount I watched I felt the pain of those last years. I thought it was interesting how they briefly treated the recent scandals in the church - no absolution, he (JPII) insisted we had to face this head on! Hopefully those who have a disdain for the CC in my family watched this! It will make for interesting conversation at our Christmas get together (I’m the only practicing Catholic out of 6 siblings)!

My question for those who watched it - the end had flashbacks from what I assume was shown earlier in the movie. Was that JPII earlier in life kissing a woman and who was she? It wasn’t his mother. I don’t know a whole lot about JPII’s life prior to the priesthood.
 
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My question for those who watched it - the end had flashbacks from what I assume was shown earlier in the movie. Was that JPII earlier in life kissing a woman and who was she? It wasn’t his mother. I don’t know a whole lot about JPII’s life prior to the priesthood.
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The woman was an actress in a “kissing scene” in a play shown early on. The woman was also a dear friend of his and was Jewish and was leaving for Israel. The story did allude to his having strong feelings for her and she gave him a “friendship ring” as she was saying her goodbyes to him… I didn’t totally understand this part --anyone else have anything to say on this?
 
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