Pope John Paul II's witness
Recently, I have taken to reading 'The Guardian' online and have found quite a few of its articles to be thought provoking and helpful.
This comment by Martin Kettle, who is neither Catholic nor Christian is interesting and says something about the witness the Pope wants to give to suffering, ageing, mortality. It is a noble witness indeed and one I personally find difficult and heart-breaking to watch. But watch we must for all of us at some stage will sicken, age and die. It is part of the human condition.
Seldom is this played out on the world stage but John Paul II is determined that his witness to the Cross is seen by all people. Brave, heroic and challenging in a world where the elderly are often shunted aside or disrespected.
As ever, I salute the Holy Father for his example and thank God for him.
This comment by Martin Kettle, who is neither Catholic nor Christian is interesting and says something about the witness the Pope wants to give to suffering, ageing, mortality. It is a noble witness indeed and one I personally find difficult and heart-breaking to watch. But watch we must for all of us at some stage will sicken, age and die. It is part of the human condition.
Seldom is this played out on the world stage but John Paul II is determined that his witness to the Cross is seen by all people. Brave, heroic and challenging in a world where the elderly are often shunted aside or disrespected.
As ever, I salute the Holy Father for his example and thank God for him.
Quod scripsi, scripsi- Lawrence Lew OP | 10:19 am
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