POPE JOHN PAUL II - SLE (MARIAN INTERCESSION)

JPII SLE

On the 13th of May 1981, Pope JPII was struck twice by Mehemt Ali Agca in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City while he greeted the general public.

JPII’s adherence to the belief in the Marian Intercession before his SLE

He chose the papal motto of ‘Totos Tuus’ expressing devotion to Mary.

JPII’s adherence to MI during his SLE

He interpreted the timing of the attack as spiritually meaningful.

JPII’s adherence to MI after his SLE

He created a pilgrimage to Fatima by placing the artefact of the bullet in the statue of Mary’s crown in thanksgiving.

JPII’s understanding of the belief in the marian intercession before his SLE

He viewed Mary as an intercessor for humanity, rooted in the Catholic tradition of Marian devotion.

JPII’s understanding of the belief in the marian intercession during his SLE

He comprehended his experience as being framed within his belief in Mary’s saving office (role).

JPII’s understanding of the belief in the marian intercession after his SLE

Through his experiential understanding, he understood that Mary was with him.

Describe JPII’s faith in the belief of the Marian Intercession before his SLE

He consecrated his papacy to Mary which expresses his deep faith in Mary’s role.

Describe JPII’s faith in the belief of the Marian Intercession during his SLE

He felt calm during the attack as he trusted that Mary was with him.

Describe JPII’s faith in the belief of the Marian Intercession after his SLE

This strengthened his faith in Mary’s divine protection as he trusted that '“a Mother’s hand guided the bullet’s path.”