A Different Side of the Holy Father
As the pope celebrates the first Mass on his pastoral visit, I just want to harken back to his speech last night to the 300 plus bishops and cardinals in America.
First of all I have to say I’m really beginning to like this guy. His subtle personality traits that are revealed when he talks to old friends show a different side of the man known as “God’s Rottweiler.” The lightest moment happened when one of his close cardinal friends asked one of the three questions. The Holy Father smiled with a twinkle in his eye and said something like, “Ah yes, I remember the interesting discussions we used to have.” The whole room erupted in laughter.
This is a side of the pontiff that America has never seen. And we like it, and I think the pontiff likes it as well. And as his trip progresses we’ll probably see more of his personality. It’s like the bookworm in school who was never popular but had a few close friends. And then suddenly his talents somehow saves the day (we’ve all seen those kinds of movies) and then becomes everyone’s hero.
The change of stature makes him a little more outgoing, a little more apt to show his personality. That’s what I’ve seen in Pope Benedict XVI. He came here to change America, to strengthen the Catholic Church here. But he probably didn’t expect that he himself would be changed.
The Pope has not changed… he is the same. It is us who change by the words he brings us. He is simplicity personified, meaning he is who he is through and through; Christ’s loyal servant, loving, charitable, say it like it is with kindness, but truth, man… he is a true gift to the Church!
Christ’s peace,
Judy
Thanks — you’re always insightful, and this brings out another perspective.
Oh! I can assure you, Joseph Ratzinger has always been this endearing. I “know” him from the 20 years that I have been in Europe and all that can be said is that the press painted the picture they wanted to of him and that’s what public opinion embraced. But finally the truth comes out! halleluja!
Catherine
Thank you for this availability. I’m wondering if I could print the text from Pope Benedict on the White House lawn. I watched it live on Fox News and would love to print a copy for my
children. Thank you! Helena
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M. Strauss
A highlight of my life for the second time….though I only saw thru the eyes of television….I saw a gentle giant of a man…humble..sincere…holy…somone who personifies the title “POPE”. I am so blessed to be a Catholic…on a trip to Rome last year I sat on the stage where Pope Benedict gave a speech….w/many Cardinals..priests…and the powerful Swiss Guards….it still gives me chills to think about being on that stage (to the left of the Pope) close enough to see and hear him perfectly….I was blessed then and I feel more blessed now….May God bless our wonderful Pope!