I became a Catholic in 1991. To say that my faith was affected by the man who was pope at the time of my conversion is an understatement.

At first I could not anticipate how this Holy Pontiff, who was the shepherd of approximately one billion Catholics, could make a difference in my life. Yet John Paul II became important to me in unexpected ways.

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Question for thought:

1. How does the life and teachings of St John Paul II inspire your life?