And we're after the beatification. Those who were in Rome, still remember the long hours on their feet, but there are still fascinated by the atmosphere of this event. Once, during a meeting with one of the circles of hikers I asked them about who is their hero, they are role models who want to emulate. English this is called the coach "role models". When the people responded - John Paul II, I dug " OK, but what exactly you want to follow the pope? "Then part of the answer was, um, a bit vague. I remembered this when reading the various very interesting statements published in connection with the beatification. And this reading with my wife, who bravely led the so-called car. long weekend, while I indulged prasówce outstanding, and the Republic sfatygowanej wrote out 10 points "to substantiate." Below my very subjective, so little done ad hoc and rather a practical catalog of the ten personality traits of John Paul II, which seem to me to be fascinating and for which we can try to imitate him, or even inspire them.
first sense of humor. known of the many books, anecdotes, stories. In recent days, in an interview stressed the former spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls, that no one laughed so heartily as the Pope. That without a sense of humor is simply not to know every father adolescent children. Ask.
second use of time. remember once I was struck by the story of some woman in one of the documentaries, as Karol Wojtyla during the German occupation always ate a good book, and breaks during physical work in Solvay'u stretched thick tomiszcze St. John of the Cross and studied. Wanda Półtawska, in turn, mentions that during the holidays already with the Pope in Castel Gandolfo, the Holy Father read the same book during a more difficult when someone else was reading something lighter on the floor. Well, not necessarily to use but inspiring.
third love Poland and Polish culture. Polish Romantics love the Pope, Norwid, Polish mountains, lakes, landscapes, gave us a beautiful lesson in patriotism. I recommend especially "Memory and Identity" and homilies from a pilgrimage in 1991, for example, Maslow, when fired with holy anger and was very disappointed with what has happened in Poland. What would he say now?
4th healthy, sporty lifestyle. He loved hill walking, kayaking, hiking, skiing. He was the first pope, to whom the paparazzi took a photo in swimming trunks (fortunately not published). However, when a heard of, simply quipped, "So, well at least I came out?"
5th Sociability, spending time with people. We know how often the Pope dined with the guests, how many people accompanied him in his private chapel. How does it do that, for each was appropriate, a kind word, that each was interested in?
6th Curiosity world. The comment may be mentioned the statement by George Weigel, biographer of Pope's visit to " often ask me what are the most important characteristics of personality of John Paul II. I watched him through More than a quarter of a century, and for 12 years, I met with him personally. Often I reply that never met someone so intensely interested in the all around. His mind was always focused on the present and the future. He was always curious about new books, new articles and new discussions within the circle of my intellectual and cultural world. He was interested in even the latest jokes about himself . "
7th Deep friendships, care for friends, fidelity. My frequent remorse, lack of time, bipolarity work-house. Only recall meeting with classmates, for whom he always found time, letters from family and other Półtawskich circle of Krakow.
And in the end more powerful caliber, without which there would be probably the first seven points.
8th Prayer, continuous, intimate and profound dialogue with God. We know a lot of stories that it was important for him. I always find time to talk with the most important person, he drew from that.
9th total devotion to God's will, Totus Tuus. often said, "We do not put the dam of Divine Providence."
10th Love. The love of God, the Church, the Blessed Virgin Mary, people. Beloved Eucharist (has always been the focal point of his pilgrimage).
I know a lot about John Paul II, but I must admit that on the occasion of the beatification there were many incredible certificates, details unknown, fascinating history. There is still quite a lot of unusual aspects of this titanic personalities, from which we can draw. Fascinates me, for example, in the great Pope, it was a believer in executive power of words and words that change the story. And yet we were witnesses. I will not mention here, even the immensity of teaching, writings, heritage - is a topic for a separate entry.
story goes on, the world does not change yourself, change it to people.
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