He's dead!
I am no one to write pages on the Pope's doings. There are a few points perhaps where I have an inherent disagreement with him. But neverthless, his person never ceases to amaze me. He represents Chritianity in most things he does. I well appreciate his stands on family and marriage issues. In a fast liberalising world, he did a good job stepping out to stop such liberalizations which are done for the sake of liberalization. I feel strongly on the importance of the institution of family, which the Pope sought to protect. This Pope was more of a world citizen, in that he practised tolerance of all other's unlike him. His rapproachments with Protestants, Jews and such other acts were proof of this.
I remember a news item I saw which deeply moved me. The Pope, had asked forgiveness for the sins Chritians had committed against the Jews. That moves me a lot. I mean, it's not easy to accept that you have sinned, especially when you are accepting that on behalf of a billion or so, people. And asking for forgiveness, is something that shows utmost humility which is characteristic of Christ's teaching.
The Heavenly Host Receive Him!
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Well, that's how life is... Full of catches.
4 comments:
hey, I didn't know this fact about pope...the forgiveness act...quite remarkable.
I echo your sentiments. I am feeling an enormous sense of loss and a vacuum at his passing. We have subconsciously adopted him as the head of our families. We have to thank God for giving us a Pope of his staure and character.
The Pope also forgave the man who tried to kill him. Now that's something!
Glad to know there are others who understand these sensibilities!
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