THE SIX POPES OF ST. MALACHY -  THE LABORING SUN:  POPE JOHN PAUL II (WOJTYLA)

Malachy describes Pope John Paul II's reign as "De Labore Solis."  The Sun of Truth will shine all over the world; but it will shine with difficulty.  

Karol's thesis in Rome as a student was "The Problem of Faith."  He will grapple with this problem in his reign.  As Pope, he shone around the world:  Latin America, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Poland, Ireland, France, England, etc.  People went to cheer him, see him, applaud him. . .but very few acted on his messages.  Truly, the problem of faith. . .gross disobedience to the commands of Christ.  

But he still shines like the sun, attracting all to his light.  He is brighter than all political leaders and rock stars put together.  The stains of blood, however, will be nearby as the sun shines with labor, Fr. Pio prophesied.   

(05-17-05)