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The Pope Is Resigning – It’s going to be a different Lent

February 11, 2013

The first thing I heard this morning was that Pope Benedict XVI is resigning. I’m surprised but not overly. The last time I saw him preside over Mass he was not looking very good. I was wondering what had happened to him in the last few months. I guess now I know. He is 86 years old and the body doesn’t last forever and, for me, it was hard to watch John Paul II decline over the years due to Parkinson’s. What a way to begin Lent! I think however it is the perfect time for this to happen so that we, the faithful (and some of us – meaning me – not so faithful), can pray a little more deeply and give a little more thought to our faith and what it all means this Lent.

I have decided to clean up my act a bit by Taming My Tongue over the next 40 days. It truly is in need of an overhaul. My thoughts need to get in alignment too as I believe they go together. I also started reading “A Woman’s Wisdom” – it is a study of Proverbs – and I think this lines up with the other two things. It is time for me to get back on track.

So, let’s pray for a fruitful Lenten season for those who travel the Way and also pray for Joseph Ratzinger to find peace in his decision and for us to accept it without judgement or condemnation. Our Lady of Lourdes pray for Pope Benedict and pray for us too.

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