I
love the idea of a new Pope for a new start. I love the idea that this Pope is
a Jesuit. The Jesuits are known as thinkers and educators and were also seen as
the black sheep of the church family.
I
love the idea that this Pope is humble, loves people and shuns the trapping of
the church. Knowing that as a cardinal, he lived in his own apartment, took a
bus to work, and managed and paid his own bills…t makes me realize that he is
really one of us.
I
do realize because he is the Pope and lives in the Vatican, that he needs a lot
of people surrounding him, protecting him, and keeping people out of the Vatican.
I’m sure all those people traipsing through the halls and on the carpets will
incur a mess. Besides, that’s an unrealistic view that we can just go up to the
Vatican, ring a bell, and hang out with Pope Francis.
But
for the first time in a long time, I see a Pope who likes his flock. He is one
of us, even if he does wear a white dress and white beanie.
Viva
Il Papa!
No comments:
Post a Comment