tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25087560.post6087513001179083045..comments2023-11-02T20:38:05.498-04:00Comments on A few simple words...: Overwhelmed and still processingFr. Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17997782632875230368noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25087560.post-9020880875764574332008-04-24T23:42:00.000-04:002008-04-24T23:42:00.000-04:00I had lunch today with a very religiously diverse ...I had lunch today with a very religiously diverse group of people. They asked me about my experience with the Pope's visit to CUA. Honestly, I was intrigued by their interest! Just like you, FB, I too was "blown away" by the two days of excitement on campus. However, I did have a few quiet moments at home to really listen to his address to the Bishops at the Shrine and to listen to his Homily at the Mass. I have the utmost respect for this truly remarkable and holy man. He has such a wonderful grasp on reality, communicates so well, and his comments are so intelligent, humble and honest. I loved JPII and was very reserved with my opinions about Pope Benedict. But Pope Benedict inspires me and makes me feel truly blessed to be a Catholic in a very challenging time.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887842741376864297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25087560.post-33896514324273990612008-04-20T11:05:00.000-04:002008-04-20T11:05:00.000-04:00Pope Benedict XVI is brilliant! As I was watching ...Pope Benedict XVI is brilliant! As I was watching the homily at St. Patrick's Cathedral someone on either EWTN or Fox News (I was bouncing back and forth) made the comment that Pope John Paul II had a gift of making us all FEEL, but Pope Benedict XVI has the gift of making us all THINK. That comment seemed to ring true to me. His analogies, especially the ones given in his homilies, are truly mind-blowing. We are all so blessed to have such a great leader in our Church in this time of purification. I believe Benedict will certainly turn things around and bring unity back to the Universal Church.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>John R.sodajunkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15631211207987991169noreply@blogger.com