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JustaServant
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Posted: Mon Apr 21st, 2008 02:07 pm |
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Much has been and will be written about the visit of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, to the United States of America, his homilies and addresses. To this revert, I am being introduced to this man who is mine and a billion other’s pastor. I found him to be intelligent, firm, and precise in his language. There is a gentleness to him that did not expect (he was called at one time the Vatican’s ‘enforcer’.
Good leaders will make you WANT to follow because his words bring a conviction that melts away personal selfishness. I see this attribute in Benedict XVI.
He is orthodox and I believe will start the process of bringing the Church back to the foundation on which it is built. We might not see it in our lifetime, but history will record Benedict to be a great Pope.
I believe it is imperative that Catholics everywhere remember our German Shepard in our daily prayers. For he is our pastor, and is the successor of Saint Peter. As Augustine wrote:
"If the very order of episcopal succession is to be considered, how much more surely, truly, and safely do we number them from Peter himself, to whom, as to one representing the whole Church, the Lord said, ‘Upon this rock I will build my Church’ . . . [Matt. 16:18]. Peter was succeeded by Linus, Linus by Clement, Clement by Anacletus, Anacletus by Evaristus . . . " (Letters 53:1:2 A.D. 412).
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Truthseeker
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Posted: Mon Apr 21st, 2008 03:34 pm |
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I have fallen in love with our pope. I remember, before I came back to the RCC, i used to pray to my Holy Father in heaven, and I remember swearing I would never call a man that! But, I do call him that. After all, he simply glorifies God and shows us how to glorify HIm also. It was a great visit. I was sorry to see his plane leave.
Laura
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Credo Catholic
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Posted: Mon Apr 21st, 2008 11:34 pm |
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I now feel like he is "Papa." I didn't really feel that way before, but having a Pope is not only having a spiritual and intellectual leader, but it is quite emotional. The rest of the world cannot understand, they have no one who compares to that office to the degree that he does. We have a Papa and a heavenly Mama! 
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Pani Rose
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Posted: Tue Apr 22nd, 2008 12:59 am |
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JustaServant wrote: Much has been and will be written about the visit of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, to the United States of America, his homilies and addresses. To this revert, I am being introduced to this man who is mine and a billion other’s pastor. I found him to be intelligent, firm, and precise in his language. There is a gentleness to him that did not expect (he was called at one time the Vatican’s ‘enforcer’.
Good leaders will make you WANT to follow because his words bring a conviction that melts away personal selfishness. I see this attribute in Benedict XVI.
He is orthodox and I believe will start the process of bringing the Church back to the foundation on which it is built. We might not see it in our lifetime, but history will record Benedict to be a great Pope.
I believe it is imperative that Catholics everywhere remember our German Shepard in our daily prayers. For he is our pastor, and is the successor of Saint Peter. As Augustine wrote:
"If the very order of episcopal succession is to be considered, how much more surely, truly, and safely do we number them from Peter himself, to whom, as to one representing the whole Church, the Lord said, ‘Upon this rock I will build my Church’ . . . [Matt. 16:18]. Peter was succeeded by Linus, Linus by Clement, Clement by Anacletus, Anacletus by Evaristus . . . " (Letters 53:1:2 A.D. 412). Just curious. Did anyone else notice his eyes? Several times the term 'German Shepard' came to mind. His eyes were forever searching, observing, ever vigilant, aware of everything going on about him. His eyes always upon our Lord, yet knowing very well, we were all waiting for our Lord to feed us, click on picture #22, it kind of says it all
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2008/04/17/GA2008041702592.html
Last edited on Tue Apr 22nd, 2008 01:00 am by Pani Rose
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Posted: Tue Apr 22nd, 2008 02:27 am |
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It is my belief that Popes receive special graces beyond the ability to speak infallibly. and they certainly get prayed for a lot.
Pope Benedict XVI is a very good Pope. I want Papa to come to Canada.
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Credo Catholic
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Posted: Tue Apr 22nd, 2008 02:59 pm |
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| I was impressed by the way he greeted each person who was presented to him, with delight, as if he were mentally marveling at each child of Christ. He seemed to be genuinely glad to be meeting each one.
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Posted: Wed Apr 23rd, 2008 05:52 am |
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Praise God for Pope Benedict XVI! Mya His hand continue to guide him and the Holy Spirit continue to fill him with the joy of the Lord.
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But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture. Mal 4:2
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