Stepping Down
I'm sure by now everyone has heard the news: Pope Benedict XVI has submitted a letter of resignation from his position as the pope. Some reporters are trying to say, "We knew this was going to happen." Doubtful. Even reporters in Rome are in shock. The last time a pope resigned was back in the 1400's. It is hard to grasp what this means, other than that we will soon have a new pope. What I DO know is that we should all be praying with great fervency for the college of cardinals. They have a great burden of decision on them, that absolutely must be directed by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. In 2005, Pope John Paul II passed away. At that time, though I was not Catholic, I instinctively knew this was a historical moment for, not just the Catholic Church, but for all Christians throughout the world. That evening, our family attended Mass at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, just to show our support and prayer for all of our bro...