I did not seek Pope John Paul II’s approval, nor do I think he would have chosen me to represent the ideals of Vatican II. But I was born a Catholic, baptized, confirmed, confessed my sins and received the body and blood of our savior. A good Catholic soldier in my youth, I wore the green uniform of St. Vincent Martyr school. Gave up candy for Lent. Got my best grades in Religion. But I was not genuinely devout, I just followed the rules and had a good memory. I even jo