CitizenM thanks for your detailed post! Ping to my friends as to the passing of the Pope.
I just wanted tell those who are of the catholic faith that my prayers are with you in this time of sadness and renewal.
The Pope has done so much, for so many years, no matter your theological leanings one could not help but respect and applaud this man.
May the Pope begin his new journey in the loving hands of our Lord and Savior.
I found him enchanting, unique and strong. When he bridged the gap of our youth a few years ago I was in admiration of how these young people came in the thousands to hear the Pope. It is etched in my mind.
There are churches that are 4 walls. There are churches that sing their love of Christ. The Catholic church not only has the 4 walls, sings their love of Christ but also welcomes all into their loving arms. It does not matter if you are broke, drug dependent, black, white, wealthy or poor each one is treated with love and respect. Which comes from the Priest of the parish but it is not just the Priest, it is the teachings from the Pope that provides such devout and loving direction to their flock.
He is a man of huge stature. Even when he was sitting he stood tall. He was a man who voice could be heard all the way around the world even when he could not talk. He will leave some mighty big shoes to fill but I have no doubt he has guided the future Pope in a way that will provide comfort in the next days, weeks of sorrow.
