How John Paul II Helped Me to Be a Better Man

Bobby Angel talks about why St. Pope John Paul II is one of his favorite saints (even though he doesn’t have a beard).
Here are a few lessons Bobby has learned from St. JPII:
Be Not Afraid: In a world that tells us to just “be yourself” and do whatever leads to the most pleasure, JPII urges us to live our life for God and to not hold back from following his call.
Our Sexuality is a Gift: One of the works JPII is most famous for is his Theology of the Body, which can be paired with his text Love and Responsibility. Together, these two resources outline the purpose and beauty of the human body-male and female-and help us to realize our call on this earth through the eyes of an intentional God who created us for love.
Respect the Body of Christ: JPII would spend hours in front of the Blessed Sacrament in Adoration, often lying prostrate on the floor in worship of the Almighty. His devotion to prayer and veneration is an example of how to treat the Body of Christ with reverence. Our lives should revolve around prayer.
How to Suffer Well: Our world often tells us that suffering and pain should be avoided at all costs or we risk being unhappy and unfulfilled. In contrast, JPII’s life was filled with immense suffering, from the passing of his whole family, to his failed assassination attempt that left him in the hospital for months. He showed us that suffering can be redemptive in a real way, and can not only help us become better leaders and happier people, but can lead us straight to the Kingdom of God.
St. Pope John Paul II, pray for us!
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[@ulfolfuss]

There are no accidents. I, too, grew up with John Paul II. I wasn't Catholic at the time but always considered him "my pope" even as a Protestant. Fast forward many years and when I was received into the Catholic Church in June of this year, I chose St. John Paul II as my confirmation/patron saint. I look forward to learning more about him. Indeed, be not afraid!

[@abbie.ireland]

I absolutely love he was still your pope as a Protestant. 😄

[@WestVirginiaWildlife]

John Paul II's life was sorrowfully that of a non-Catholic masonic heretic respecting/esteeming every non-Catholic false religion under the sun. Just a cursory glance over the milestones of his life demonstrates this to those with honesty. John Paul II, Redemptoris Missio (# 29), Dec. 7, 1990: “The ["]Church’s["] relationship with other religions is dictated by a twofold respect: ‘Respect for man in his quest for answers to the deepest questions of his life, and respect for the action of the Spirit in man.’” John Paul II, Homily, April 12, 1997: “… the ["]Church["], which seeks only to be able freely to preach … with respect for… every religion.” John Paul II, General Audience, Jan. 11, 1995: “I gladly take this occasion to assure those who follow the Buddhist religion of my deep respect and sincere esteem.” The Catholic Church condemns this as wicked. Pope Leo XIII, Dec. 8, 1892: “Everyone should avoid familiarity or friendship with anyone suspected of belonging to masonry or to affiliated groups. Know them by their fruits and avoid them. Every familiarity should be avoided, not only with those impious libertines who openly promote the character of the sect, but also with those who hide under the mask of universal tolerance, respect for all religions...” I hope you come to the correct conclusion after seeing this. John Paul II was never the Pope since he was a non-Catholic. The head of the Church must be a member of her. A head seperated from the body is no longer the head. Pope Leo XIII, Satis Cognitum (#15), June 29, 1896 - Bishops Separated from Peter and his Successors Lose All Jurisdiction: “From this it must be clearly understood that Bishops are deprived of the right and power of ruling, if they deliberately secede from Peter and his successors; because, by this secession, they are separated from the foundation on which the whole edifice must rest. They are therefore outside the edifice itself; and for this very reason they are separated from the fold, whose leader is the Chief Pastor; they are exiled from that Kingdom, the keys of which were given by Christ to Peter alone… No one, therefore, unless in communion with Peter can share in his authority, since it is absurd to imagine that he who is outside can command in the Church.”

[@angelamargach7721]

God Bless you. Amen. Thanks be to God.❤

[@theworldforgot4857]

May God bless you and you all abundantly forever and always in JESUS mighty and precious name Amen🙏🏽🤲🏽❤️☝🏽✝️

[@eway2x]

I chose him as my patron Saint as well

[@Bowditch200]

The day he was shot , I was 11 and distraught ! I went to church sat for hours staring at the tabernacle...suddenly a voice told its ok you will see him . Comforted by the Holy Spirit a child walked away . Three years later I was at mass in Canada with him/. A year after that in a Vatican audience.

[@magnoliam4159]

I’m planning to make some polish food on Thursday to celebrate his feast day! St. John Paul II, pray for us! 🙏🏼

[@martapabian4726]

What you are making? :)

[@vh405]

Awesome idea!

[@magnoliam4159]

Kielbasa, potatoes, mizieria (cucumber salad), and I bought some from frozen pierogi to try. I was looking for simple things, nothing too difficult since I don’t cook much. 😂

[@einarabelc5]

His name is Karol Wojtyla. Watch Karol, the Man who became pope.

[@einarabelc5]

@@magnoliam4159 Try this next time: Red borscht, Herring or Goulash, or Hunter's stew: bigosh (very Polish), Placki(potato pancakes) with apple sauce and or Sour Cream(definitely beats misery salad), and for desert get any these: Prince Polo - Chocolate bar Blintzes - Polish sweet crepes Makowiec - Like a Christmas bread but better (because of the stuffing) Ptasie mleczko - My favorite (and my Polish friend favorite)

[@KA-uk9sp]

Greetings from Poland. I had exactly the same experience. Spiritual father for many of our generation. BTW we are so blessed with so many Saints that we can look up to.

[@jula5417]

Pozdrawiam 😊

[@jen9774]

I converted because of St JP. My husband had Parkinson's and after 15 years his health was beginning to decline more rapidly. I needed to find a home in a retirement village that had full time medical facilities and where help could arrive quickly. I spent most of St JP's funeral on my knees praying for his intersession. Bare in mind l was not Catholic. Nothing happened then but the following year during the memorial service l prayed again. Within two days the housing officer of the village phoned and offered me a lovely little cottage close to all the amenities in the village. My husband lived for four years in our cottage, which he loved, and said it was like being on a permanent holiday. A year after he died l was confirmed during the Easter vigil. No-one spoke to our RCIA group about confirmation saints but much later when l heard about them l asked St JP if he would be my special saint.

[@jamiemcg5931]

My earthly father was not a good example, and was a very difficult abusive man. I always felt peace though when I would see St. John Paul the great though. He came Pope when I was just a couple weeks old and died just days before I was confirmed as a convert into the Catholic faith. I have always considered him to be my spiritual father. (I was raised in a home with a lapsed catholic dad and a mom who was raised vehemently anti-Catholic Protestant.) God works in the most wonderous of ways.

[@SuperrBoyful]

Jamie McG God bless you 💪🙏

[@jamiemcg5931]

@@SuperrBoyful thank you! God bless you too!💗

[@flowergirl5336]

Hope everyone's had a good day today.

[@flowergirl5336]

@Othmane El Oumari why

[@flowergirl5336]

@Othmane El Oumari I just asked why

[@vh405]

Very kind of you. Thank you! You too

[@okcivicx693]

Thanks! You too

[@ikpongjoseph9691]

Yes I did, despite the unrest. Thank you for asking. I hope you did have a lovely day too Fleur?

[@theresalayton9286]

I was very fortunate to attend Mass by POPE John Paul 2 when he came to Canada 🇨🇦 in the 80's My father took me, it's one of my favorite memory of him and the Pope 😊🙏

[@martapabian4726]

I'm from Poland and really like what you say about St.John Paul II, because in Poland we learning about him a lot and I'm proud to hear about him.

[@einarabelc5]

Tak!! Jest bardzo Dorbje!!! Duze Mezscsyna...pardon my spelling nie pamienta Polska.

[@manueltomatillos3348]

Hello from California 🙏 Praised be Jesus! Ave Maria!

[@jula5417]

Widzę rodaczkę 😄

[@mtaylor3771]

These are the fruits of Vatican II. Vatican II gave us a false Catholic church. Check out “Vatican Catholic” youtube channel. You will be shocked by what you don’t know about Vatican II and ALL Popes since 1958. And yes, that includes John Paul II who was just as bad as Francis. John Paul II preached, “Man is the Way”, “Man is the Truth” and “Man is the Life”. That’s Freemasonry dogma.

[@justinitsthatguyme010]

To me John Paul II represented stability and hope. I grew up with John Paul as pope as well and I just remember him to me being Catholicism itself if you will. He was the face of it.When I thought of the church I thought of him. He left such a legacy. When he passed away it was like something huge was now missing and something is indeed missing but he is still with us in prayer.

[@IONov990]

I have this strange feeling I will become a saint but I anticipate a lot of suffering. I'm very much a broken person. I feel a strong call towards holiness and to learn to be content with my life and circumstances and to overcome my greatest sin which is envy.

[@celestialashgl]

I love it "I want to give my youth to God I don't want to give him my leftovers" thank you. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mr.f6215]

JP2, we love you.

[@maryfischer8568]

Called Saint John Paul the GREAT for all of the reasons Bobby says! JP@ please pray for our youth of today.

[@reedrougeau9965]

I'm going to be on a theology of the body retreat this weekend. Definitely no coincidences, awesome video😄

[@gstafford61]

JP2 is a hero from my youth and my life today! Great video!

[@abbie.ireland]

Same for me. 🙂

[@mazikode]

Thank you..thanks for sharing John Paul II. I remember going to see him when he came to Zimbabwe in 1986 when i was a child. We were so touched.

[@mamtaksamo3682]

About JPII love for Eucharist- a very moving fragment from the book "Zapach Boga" (The Scent of God) by cardinal Krajewski. "The papal almoner remembers the last Corpus Christi of John Paul II. - At one point, the Holy Father turned and did not ask any more questions: “There is the Lord Jesus! I want to kneel down! " - I heard (...) It was a great, dramatic experience for me ... - says the cardinal. Konrad Krajewski. I remember the last Corpus Christi in the life of John Paul II. In Rome, in the evening, Mass is celebrated in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, and then the procession goes to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. The Pope was riding in the car. He was visible to everyone. He was sitting in front of the Blessed Sacrament because he could no longer kneel. I was kneeling with Archbishop Marini next to John Paul II. At one point, the Holy Father gave us a sign with a handkerchief. I approached him. He said he would like to kneel. I shivered. I say: "Holy Father, maybe a little later, because the car is shaking and the road is still far away." The Holy Father did not like it. But he accepted what I said. A moment later he signaled again with a handkerchief: "Perhaps I will kneel after all," he said. "Holy Father, there is still a long way to go, maybe at the height of the Redemptorist Church?" - I replied trembling and heard a characteristic purring. This is what the Pope did when he did not like something. I already knew there were no jokes. At one point, the Holy Father turned around and asked no more questions: “There is the Lord Jesus! I want to kneel down! " - I heard. With Archbishop Marini, we helped him get up and kneel on the kneeler. It was not easy, because John Paul II was always a big man. Unfortunately, the Holy Father grabbed the kneeler with all his strength, but he could not hold on. This moment of adoration lasted maybe twenty seconds. After that time he said, "Maybe let's sit down." It was a huge, dramatic experience for me ... John Paul II pointed out that if there is the Blessed Sacrament, that is, God in the form of bread, our attitude should be very humble, on our knees, to worship God. Unfortunately, the body did not correspond to the spring that was in the Holy Father. Physically he couldn't do what the spirit wanted in him."

[@tonyhayes9827]

Well said. `I want to give my youth to God not my left overs'. 'To reclaim suffering as redemptive.' In Australia old people, in nursing homes have been reduced to thinking their lives are worthless. If only they knew how much good they had to offer the world in their sufferings!

[@TM-yn4iu]

God bless him, he was and is still a representation of Christ, who lived and walked as such. He also saw the problems within the church, working to correct them. Experience and exposure, beyond the controlled environment of many in the cloth is what made him real, not just words. Thank you.

[@mtaylor3771]

These are the fruits of Vatican II. Vatican II gave us a false Catholic church. Check out “Vatican Catholic” youtube channel. You will be shocked by what you don’t know about Vatican II and ALL Popes since 1958. And yes, that includes John Paul II who was just as bad as Francis. John Paul II preached, “Man is the Way”, “Man is the Truth” and “Man is the Life”. That’s Freemasonry dogma.

[@user-mf7gc9nu6o]

Great Video, Please Continue to Share The Great Works that God is doing! Thank You Lord for this! Love You St. John Paul II, Pray for us St. John Paul II! Bless Our Nation! God Bless ALL IN JESUS LOVING NAME AMEN

[@GabrielRodrigz]

Thanks for the video Bobby! He came to my country Costa Rica in one of his travels, my fathers saw him! Love definitely the life of this great Saint 🙏🏼

[@MaryJordon1]

I agree St John Paull II was a holy man of God, and his writings on Theology of the Body is so necessary for today to understand the sacredness of life. I constantly hear his words 'Be not afraid'. There are many that are catholic that dont know their faith, young people at school especially where they are being caught up in a secular world and if they have not been practising catholic family, they can be easily led astray. It is happening very fast, so be aware of the situation around the world, your faith, cathecism, scripture, prayers, so you can prepare your kids especially at school and uni.

[@RHSTang]

Love your videos about the male saints! You've found a niche Bobby! Men need more role models. Praise be to God for your work!

[@alicjam.3303]

👏👏👏❤❤❤ On 21/11/ 2007 JPII helped my prematurely born son Karl. Dziekuje kochany Ojcze Swiety ❤🕊

[@tyliful]

love St. JPII.

[@mtaylor3771]

These are the fruits of Vatican II. Vatican II gave us a false Catholic church. Check out “Vatican Catholic” youtube channel. You will be shocked by what you don’t know about Vatican II and ALL Popes since 1958. And yes, that includes John Paul II who was just as bad as Francis. John Paul II preached, “Man is the Way”, “Man is the Truth” and “Man is the Life”. That’s Freemasonry dogma.

[@Richie016]

Directional guidance ensures walking the right path while moving in the right direction. Thank you for sharing brother Bobby

[@edwardfabela2200]

Amen, Amen, Pope John Paul ll was the Man. Skier, Climber, Writer but most important a wonderful Teacher. True Man of God. Vivat Jesus.

[@pabsgantan1334]

thank you for this God bless you

[@lauradahlus]

I'm not a man but figure this video may help me to know what to look for in a good spouse Thank you! God bless!

[@zuzanna4213]

I'm Polish so he is really close to me I remebmer my grandma crying when he died 😞❤

[@jula5417]

Wszyscy płakaliśmy...

[@monicateleckisobolewski5844]

Wow I love when you mention about suffering. Yes, suffer for redemption. ,👍

[@abbie.ireland]

You must be around my age as I grew up with him too. I feel so fond of him - like a grandad! ❤️

[@cindsvj1234]

Same!!

[@rebeccamaria3977]

Thank you. I'll never forget Pope John Paul II always said the words of JESUS : "Be Not Aftaid" and that words touched deep in my heart until now and transformed me forever. St. John Paul II, pray for us.

[@no_prisoners6474]

Beautiful 😭😭

[@victoria103]

He is amazing!!! ❤️🤍🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@jeromejoseph7588]

Thanks for this 😊

[@ewadziatkowskaewahesed9910]

Well done !

[@TheXone7]

Beautiful! :)

[@56Tyskie]

My countryman. I remember seeing him at WYD in Toronto. My marriage was on his feast day ❤

[@einarabelc5]

Summary: Karol Wojtyla (his real name) helps you become a better human because Christ helped him become a better man. REMEMBER THAT!! What you see in Karol is God at work. It'll bring you to tears...of immense joy.

[@JohnSmith-yf5ys]

You too! Have a good day.

[@bjdenil]

JPII we love (and miss) you!

[@fojedaquintana]

I do love Pope Francis, as I loved Pope Benedict a lot, but I miss John Paul so much

[@justinitsthatguyme010]

Same

[@marcof7110]

If you love pope Francis you're not catholic

[@fojedaquintana]

@@marcof7110 If you love the Pope you're not Catholic? I'm not going to engage in that absurd discussion

[@marcof7110]

@@fojedaquintana he's a pope, not a magical wizard. Loving the pope is really not a part of the faith, unless there is something to love. Being obedient to his legitimate authority is required.

[@mtaylor3771]

These are the fruits of Vatican II. Vatican II gave us a false Catholic church. Check out “Vatican Catholic” youtube channel. You will be shocked by what you don’t know about Vatican II and ALL Popes since 1958. And yes, that includes John Paul II who was just as bad as Francis. John Paul II preached, “Man is the Way”, “Man is the Truth” and “Man is the Life”. That’s Freemasonry dogma.

[@jula5417]

Blessing from Poland 🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@RecoveringLiberal1984]

❤❤❤

[@rachelgomes6470]

more saint stories please!

[@daviddabrowski01]

Any recommendations for catholic children’s books? Kids under 10. Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@simple_naildesigns]

“Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World” is a great one - it’s available on Amazon

[@phoebea]

(1) The Great Adventure Storybook by Emily Cavins. (2) Catholic Saints for Children by Anne-Sophie du Bouetiez

[@michaelmcevoy5282]

I would like to invite who ever reads this to join me in a novena to Our Lady.That she will grant Donald Trump and the Republicans victory in November.Novena 25th October-2nd November.Ave Maria ❤🌹🕊

[@thscrib]

@Mike Cranston Jeremiah 1:5, Luke 1:41, Romans 1:26-27

[@patrickheneghan2794]

🙏📿🇮🇪

[@primusnocturn]

I don't doubt his sanctity. He believed in God and in God's presence in other people which could have lead to errors in Vatican decisions and the way of handling things. After years we see how much of corruption is in hierarchical church (plot to discredit cardinal Pell set up by other caedinal(s) ). I pray to st John Paul 2 these extremely difficult days where new medicine religion has priority over anything else and in the name of this medicine religion everything seems to be allowed from politicians (great reset and mandatory medical procedures). In these weird times pope is promoting Masonic vision of brotherhood giving credit to pagan cults (pachamama)....and so on

[@tommasosantojanni]

... what exactly was that you liked most of His papacy? Was it when he kissed the coran? Or was it when he put a Buddha statue on the altar of Christ? Or maybe when he invited heretics and schismatics to pray together in Assisi? Or ... ?

[@Solrac924]

When I first became a revert to the Catholic faith, everything was great. Then as my faith grew I wanted to know everything about Catholicism. That's when I learned about a dark past. I found out about the Modernism, Nouvelle Théologie, the Freemasons who infiltrated. I discovered some really bad events where a pope allowed a statue of Buddha to be placed on top of the Tabernacle. I found out at the same event a Satanist was able to cut up animals in the sanctuary. I realize the same Pope had blessed Islam (which denies the Divinity of Christ). This pope did the opposite of really great popes in the past such as Pope Gregory and Pope Leo. Who is the Pope I'm talking about? Yeah, the same one who changed the Blessed Virgin Mary's rosary. Saintly? no. great pope? no.

[@abbie.ireland]

I don’t believe this for a minute.

[@Solrac924]

@@abbie.ireland Believe what you want. You probably think Pope Francis is also correct in everything he says. Google:. Assisi 1986 Safeguard yourself from corruption. Me, I choose to be a traditional Catholic. "We can believe what we choose. we are answerable for what we choose to believe". - St John Henry Newman

[@abbie.ireland]

@@Solrac924 I’m a bit perturbed by Francis’ recent comments to be honest but I believe Pope John Paul is a Saint for good reason.

[@johnmoore4]

He also allowed the removal and covering up of crucifixes at the Assisi event so as not to offend the pagans. Antipope and not a saint.

[@Solrac924]

@@johnmoore4 yes John I totally agree.

[@marcof7110]

The man who made McCarrick a cardinal

[@marcof7110]

@@klaudynabociek3241 To prawda

[@mtaylor3771]

He made Mccarrick and Francis Cardinals on tge same day.

[@bethmcmullan9872]

He enjoyed his celebrity too much for me.

[@user-hj8vd2od9h]

Hmm. I was hoping this video would be about how JPII helped you become a better man in specific, not just a better person. I can only hope.

[@TheWallydecker]

JP2 kissed the Quran. Is that what a man of God looks like?

[@TheWallydecker]

No I’m a faithful Catholic and would never kiss the Quran. It is a heretical book that denies the divinity of Christ

[@TheWallydecker]

@Tele Toon I just think JP2 very overrated. He’s probably in Heaven but all the post Vatican 2 Popes are being rushed to sainthood because it fits their Vatican 2 agenda. Pope Leo XIII should easily be canonized but he’s not yet because it doesn’t fit their agenda.

[@danielsampong6607]

He was probably attempting to be welcoming but in hindsight we can say it was imprudent. Men of God fall and are also called to continual conversion. He went to confession very frequently

[@kevinmark6180]

@@danielsampong6607 He never publicly repented about that sin in which he scandalized the whole Church. Neither did he publicly repent about the 1988 Assisi meeting in which he allowed false religions to worship demons in churches.

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

Pro tip about being a better man: He doesn't kiss a Qur'an or accept the curses of pagans as if they were blessings.

[@clare_jordin]

Yet he’s still a saint in the presence of God, the angels and other saints 😊

[@liamb9623]

@@clare_jordin yes by who??

[@mtaylor3771]

These are the fruits of Vatican II. Vatican II gave us a false Catholic church. Check out “Vatican Catholic” youtube channel. You will be shocked by what you don’t know about Vatican II and ALL Popes since 1958. And yes, that includes John Paul II who was just as bad as Francis. John Paul II preached, “Man is the Way”, “Man is the Truth” and “Man is the Life”. That’s Freemasonry dogma.

[@liamb9623]

@@mtaylor3771 yessir they are very based

[@mtaylor3771]

@@clare_jordin John Paul II was loved by “the world”. Because he preached a False gospel. He taught, “Man is the Way”, “Man is the Truth” and “Man is the Life”. You are like every other Catholic that ate up all the good media coverage of JP2 and it made us feel happy. But we were not paying attention to the substance of his words. I understand now why Francis made him a Saint. Because they are both Anti- Popes. Why? Because they are both manifest heretics and apostates.

[@mtaylor3771]

John Paul II preached “Man is God”. Heresy!!

[@miguelitoantonio1950]

JP2 👍🏾 Benedict 16 👍🏾 Francis 🤢

[@elizabethharper9081]

rzułta morda

[@MarcovonAntoni-jb6bh]

John Paul II wore the same broken cross than that of Paul VI. Both of them were liers and Satanist Freemasons.