Resigned to Benedict's Resignation
Dear Donald,
Most people receiving this message love Pope Benedict XVI and find that they must greet the announcement of his impending resignation with, well, Christian resignation.
Clearly the Pope hopes to avoid problems for the Church caused by his own declining strength and concentration, and yet a papal resignation has the potential to bring on its own special problems. As background, see these two commentaries:
Meanwhile, as Phil pointed out in his On the News piece listed above, in light of the Pope's resignation, the Season of Lent could not come at a better time. EnjoyShrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras) today, and be ready for Ash Wednesday tomorrow!
Again, the rules of fast and abstinence may be found here.
Let us all use Lent to pray for wisdom and guidance for the Holy Father in this interval before his resignation date. And then, if the resignation takes place as planned, let us pray for the best possible successor!
Jeff Mirus
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