The big news this morning is that Pope Benedict is resigning at the end of the month. The conclave for a new Pope is already in progress so that a new Pope can be elected in time for Holy Week. I can't believe that he resigned. No Pope has done that in 600 years. Some say he is 87 and is not able to carry the load anymore and that stands to reason.
I can remember Pope Pius and then Pope John who was a breath of Spring. Our inclination is to wait until the other shoe drops and see what the real reason for an act is. But I'm taking this as it is --I think I can buy the fact that he is tired of the pressure and wants to turn the messes over to someone younger and who has not been overpowered with decisions about the church and the sex scandals. He is due a rest. In fact, I sincerely hope that nothing comes out to dissuade me from this feeling.
The role of the pastor is in such disarray these days that he is a bright spot. But God has to use those who are willing to ascend.
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