April 23, 2025

I’ve been reflecting a bit about the passing of Pope Francis. Certainly every person in that kind of position has detractors. Hey … common ordinary folks like you and me … we have our detractors. But … I’ve always been touched by his humility. Underneath the flowing robe and all the rituals … is a man who cared about people. Little things like carrying his own luggage, wearing ordinary shoes, living in an apartment by other folks, holding and blessing children —— he was in touch with the simplicity and majesty of God’s spirit and the human spirit. There will be a a lot of ceremony over the next few days. My guess is … it will be more than Pope Francis would have wanted. I know I need to walk with a bit more humility. Yes, we can carry our own luggage and wear ordinary shoes. Most of all … let us be humble enough to reach out to those for whom daily life is a challenge …care for those who feel alone and forgotten … walk with those who need someone to lean on. Easter has come and gone … but the spirit of humility in a humble carpenter we know as Jesus — this gives us the strength to face wherever our journey takes us today. Peace to all —- Don