Neither am I Catholic, so I don't share the binding w/ him that Catholic's possess.
But, an acquaintence of mine (as opposed to friend,) asked me, "Just tell me what did this guy do to be called Great?"
My response: Reasonable, intelligent people can debate the deeds w/o rancor.
In my heart, he inspired people. So did Mother Theresa. So did my father, though perhaps he only inspired me.
Deeds? Important. Inspiration? More than tongue can tell. From Calcutta to the Vatican, by way of Balboa.
From my heart, I figure The Pope, Mother Theresa and my dad have heard the most important words:
Well done, my good and faithful servant.
Enter into the joy of the Lord."
It's not station, prominence, or honor of men that brings forth the Lord's welcome, but the matters of the heart.
I figure the Lord welcomed and embraced the man Karol as much as the man Elmer (dad.)
In lovingkindness,
The Rez
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It was a Beautiful Rainbow
A Beautiful Time in my Life
A Thing to Share
A Time to Care
To Be Alive
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