Here's a nice piece on Pope Francis (A year with Pope Francis by Leah Libresco) as to why he continues to inspire and attract all and sundry...
But he does it in such a simple and humble way that it seems natural and the 'default' way... something which makes us take such an effort and 'show' to do!
Add to all of this, the fact that he lives poor, does his own duties, makes no tall claims, meets and TOUCHES people (literally and metaphorically), is a foot-washer, and of course, a Priest... just an ordinary person doing all he is capable of doing, without much ado about anything.
We shouldn’t have to rely on the witness of the Pope to communicate the beauty and love of Christianity... read more.
- Pope urges Roman curia to hear confessions in local Churches.
- Who am I to judge a gay person?... Consider the person.
- It is not necessary to talk about these issues (abortion, gay marriage) all the time...
- What comes first and is most important: Jesus Christ.
- Can atheists be saved? Why not?
- His personal correspondence with those suffering.
Add to all of this, the fact that he lives poor, does his own duties, makes no tall claims, meets and TOUCHES people (literally and metaphorically), is a foot-washer, and of course, a Priest... just an ordinary person doing all he is capable of doing, without much ado about anything.
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