I would believe this

Despite suffering intensely, I believe that he also loved God and humanity intensely. That's what makes saints different than the average schmoe.

Physician: Pope John Paul never asked for sedatives, even in most intense pain

(At least different from this average(?) human schmoe. a) I'm a chicken about pain, and b) that loving humanity in general part? Well, you haven't read the blog long, have you?)

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