Pope John Paul 11

Pope John Paul 11

So self-evident this saint will be sainted
As we envision the honors to be painted
There is not a cross, greater than a throne
Where the sins of his people become his own

He sees all sins in the garden of Gethsemane
Willing to accept His cup whatever it may be
The glory of the olive was our churches head
Praying for world peace as he broke the Bread

The Father gave his son to the cross not to condone
The act of this crucifixion understood by God alone
He died so that He could live in the hearts of great men
Willing to suffer persecution for His glory now and then

He had a poet’s passion for His order and His word
Speaking in many tongues so by many he was heard
A simple prayer of the rosary beating the rhythm of life
In communion with the saints accepting worldly strife

He did not pay the price to condone any sin
Forgiveness is necessary for healing to begin
Holy See, Vicar of Christ or Bishop of Rome
May our Lord bless you on your way home