Antonius Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Hey, all. Now as Pope Iohannes Paulus Maximus has passed away, I'm wondering if there are any converts here to whom he was an important factor in your conversion. Did Pope John Paul II directly or indirectly influence your conversion to (or from) Catholicism? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 His writings were very influential to my husband-- especially Ut Unum Sint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat_Voluntas_Tua Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Be Not Afraid! I gave a Baptist friend the "Naked without Shame (Summary of the Theology of the Body)" by Christopher West. And we talked about it, and he decided not to go to a Baptist seminary, and eventually he decided to convert. He entered the Church this past Easter. Blessed be God! Totus Tuus, Andrew Joseph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey's_Girl Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 (edited) Theology of the Body totally opened the door. His holiness and love also helped. :wub: MG PS. Props to Christopher West, too. Edited April 8, 2005 by Mickey's_Girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theculturewarrior Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 When I was converting, I was watching the Holy Father in the Holy Land. I really just felt an attraction to the Church, but the prayers of the Holy Father at the Wailing Wall...helped the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven77 Posted April 10, 2005 Share Posted April 10, 2005 theculturewarrior: wow...man, me too! im a 'cradle' Catholic and it was watching the Holy Father in the Holy Land that helped bring me around.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted April 16, 2005 Share Posted April 16, 2005 Crossing the Threshold of Hope was one of the influential books in my journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Yes, John Paul II was very influential in my conversion ... the TOTB, as MG mentioned, along with other of his writings as well. What a beautiful gift God gave the church ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chrismhen Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 I know that all the recent events have gotten me interested in Catholicism. And I'm actually thinking about converting. Good Times All, Chrissy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonius Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 Recent events as in the Pope's funeral and looking back at his life? Interesting. What religion are you now, Chrissy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
return2truth Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 John Paul the Great's passing effected me more than I ever thought it could. It made me dwell upon his piety and conviction. For me, his death was the straw that broke the camel's back and has become the catalsyt for my return home to the catholic church. Even from the beyond the grave, he still inspires miracles in Christ's name. God bless him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey's_Girl Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 [quote name='return2truth' date='Apr 22 2005, 10:31 AM'] John Paul the Great's passing effected me more than I ever thought it could. It made me dwell upon his piety and conviction. For me, his death was the straw that broke the camel's back and has become the catalsyt for my return home to the catholic church. Even from the beyond the grave, he still inspires miracles in Christ's name. God bless him. [/quote] Praise the Lord! Congratulations, return2truth! And welcome, chrissy! You're both in my prayers today. MG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-I---Love Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Chrissy and return2truth are in my prayers as well! I entrust you to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus! Mary will never leave you astray, but will sacrifice herself for you as a mother does for her child. You are both the children of God! Blessed Easter Season+ Indeed Christ is Risen Alleluia+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marielapin Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 He was indirectly responsible, in that, after my initial attraction to Catholicism, I found him to be such a bedrock of faith and morals that I was proud of him even though I was not Catholic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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