We Have A Pope!
I am so relieved. Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (see ratzingerfanclub.com/blog) is now Pope Benedict XVI. There has been a growing awareness by some of us for the need of a 'muscular Christianity.' In Pope Benedict we have our Arnold Schwarzenneger.
Many have noted the speed or shortness of the conclave to elect the new pope, which was the result of the unanimity of the Cardinals to continue much of the legacy of John Paul the Great. Much of the mainstream media have lamented that Benedict XVI has gone on record condemning relativism in the modern world. It's going to take a strong man with indestructible belief in truth and faith to counter the tide of the secular world, particularly in western Europe and North America, and in Benedict XVI we have that man!
I believe as the pope has said that the exclusivity of the Roman Catholic faith, the Church's teaching that there is an absolute truth and that the Church was instituted by Jesus Christ, will mean a leaner, more vibrant Church of the future. Unfortunately, the flacid, cafeteria style segment of Catholicism will wither and transplant to the progressive Protestant churches, or to who knows where in search of the easy way.
I realize there was a collective moan and groan when the name of the new pope was announced. On the other hand, I saw priests and nuns in the Vatican square leaping for joy at the announcement, as if they were on pogo sticks or trampolines. At that point I cried in joy and relief. Viva il papa!
Many have noted the speed or shortness of the conclave to elect the new pope, which was the result of the unanimity of the Cardinals to continue much of the legacy of John Paul the Great. Much of the mainstream media have lamented that Benedict XVI has gone on record condemning relativism in the modern world. It's going to take a strong man with indestructible belief in truth and faith to counter the tide of the secular world, particularly in western Europe and North America, and in Benedict XVI we have that man!
I believe as the pope has said that the exclusivity of the Roman Catholic faith, the Church's teaching that there is an absolute truth and that the Church was instituted by Jesus Christ, will mean a leaner, more vibrant Church of the future. Unfortunately, the flacid, cafeteria style segment of Catholicism will wither and transplant to the progressive Protestant churches, or to who knows where in search of the easy way.
I realize there was a collective moan and groan when the name of the new pope was announced. On the other hand, I saw priests and nuns in the Vatican square leaping for joy at the announcement, as if they were on pogo sticks or trampolines. At that point I cried in joy and relief. Viva il papa!
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