the pope just died on the 1st saturday of april, a minute before divine mercy sunday ... even his death seemed especially chosen to show the catholic world just how inseparable the twin hearts are.
his life was a prayer so beautifully written and sung with so much passion, touching hearts the world over without prejudice of race and religion. he was recognized by one and all as indeed a holy man, a saint walking amongst us, the worthy keeper and flag-bearer of the catholic faith.
now, there is only apprehension and the catholic world can't help but feel stripped and naked, vulnerable to preying wolves (as my father rightly referred to them) waiting at the sidelines. we have been orphaned. may the strong foundation of faith, which the pope has built in his 20 years as the shepherd, be our guiding light ... calling us together in this bittersweer hour of his departure from us. may he never be far away, but even closer still to all of us ....
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