I thought today, as I learned about this Pope, of the irony that our country, home of the brave and land of the free, is now so filled with fear and hate, while the Catholic Church (which to this outsider never seemed welcoming or warm) is moving in the other—right—direction. I wish Leo a long and peace-promoting reign.
We couldn’t have asked the Universe for a greater contrast between the two leaders you mentioned in this thoughtful piece, Patricia. Like you, the selection of this new Pope fills me with hope. Through their own words, we shall know them. And it should be easy distinguish between the sacred and the profane.
So glad you included that lovely photo of your Marymount class with Pope Pius XII. Did you happen to notice if there were any gold toilets in the Vatican?
I thought today, as I learned about this Pope, of the irony that our country, home of the brave and land of the free, is now so filled with fear and hate, while the Catholic Church (which to this outsider never seemed welcoming or warm) is moving in the other—right—direction. I wish Leo a long and peace-promoting reign.
I loved reading your thoughtful reflections. You gave me hope that there will be more love and kindness in the world. "Evviva il Papa!"
Thanks Stephanie.
We couldn’t have asked the Universe for a greater contrast between the two leaders you mentioned in this thoughtful piece, Patricia. Like you, the selection of this new Pope fills me with hope. Through their own words, we shall know them. And it should be easy distinguish between the sacred and the profane.
So glad you included that lovely photo of your Marymount class with Pope Pius XII. Did you happen to notice if there were any gold toilets in the Vatican?