Pope John Paul II Persuasive Speech

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Pope Francis has declared a year of Mercy that will begin on December 8, 2105, and it will end on November 20, 2016. Perhaps one of the most incredible examples of mercy was displayed by one of Pope Francis’ predecessors, Saint John Paul II. On May 13, 1981, then Pope John Paul II was riding in the popemobile, when a Turkish man by the name of Mehmet Ali Agca, came up to the vehicle and attempted to assassinate the Pope. The attempted assassination of Pope John Paul II had failed. Rather than holding a grudge against Mehmet Ali Agca, Pope John Paul II did one of the most incredible things I have ever heard of- he forgave Mehmet Ali Agca. This act of Mercy should serve as an example of how we should forgive someone. Pope John Paul II met with Agca in 1983, and spoke alone with him. Although not many details were given about what was discussed, it is known that the Pope had indeed forgiven Agca for his actions. He gave Agca a rosary as a gift, so he could pray. This is one of the most extraordinary examples of forgiveness ever displayed by a human being. This should teach all humans that we should forgive anyone who wrongs us, no matter how severe the wrongdoing was. This story teaches me that, whatever wrongdoing one may commit, you have the power to forgive that person. If John …show more content…

We live in a world in which forgiveness is not given, we have to beg, plead, and earn forgiveness from someone for doing something. Yes, there are cases in which we must plead for forgiveness, but that does not mean they should have to earn it. Forgiveness is something that is meant to be given, hence the root word give. I need to apply Saint John Paul II’ s lessons of forgiveness into my life, so that I may show how forgiveness should be given. In the year of Mercy I will try my best to administer forgiveness as Saint John Paul II did during his

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