The Pope has a great responsibility towards his followers, and I hope he can finish what he started until the last breath of his reign. We need a leader who will resolve the issues such as [specific issues like clergy abuse, financial transparency, etc.] that created trouble and confusion among his people. May His Holiness remain to be strong at all levels so he will be able to act on duties vested in him.
A few days ago, the conclave started electing a new pontiff to lead the Catholic Church. 115 Cardinals from around the world gathered in the Sistine Chapel to vote for whom they think can guide and lead a billion followers. After several voting attempts, a new Pope was finally declared.
A humble man from Argentina, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was chosen by his fellow Cardinals to succeed Pope Benedict XVI, who declared his resignation last month. At the age of 76, he will be the guiding light of the faithful, a beacon of hope on their spiritual path.
His Holiness will be officially addressed as Pope Francis after he chooses the papal name as his title. He was inspired by St. Francis of Assisi and decided to adopt it as his designation. I hope His Holiness will uphold St. Francis's reputation as an icon of humility and peace.
As a Christian, I adore St. Francis for his life stories and holiness, and I love to sing the prayer made in his name; The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. Pope Francis could be like him and radically transform the Catholic church.
It would take willpower and great love for the Pope to reform the church in the face of unresolved controversies. However, like the late Pope John Paul II, Pope Francis has the charisma and heart for improving Christian values and will be able to influence people regardless of faith and religious beliefs.
The Pope has a great responsibility towards his followers, and I hope he can finish what he started until the last breath of his reign. We need a leader who will resolve the issues that created trouble and confusion among his people. May His Holiness remain to be strong at all levels so He will be able to act on duties vested in Him. His role is significant, and he needs our unwavering support.
'The Pope' not only shows greatness as a title but also entails great responsibility and accountability to uphold. I highly admire and respect 'The Pope' as my source of inspiration and religious wisdom and as Someone who believes and teaches people that 'There is A Certain Holiness in You.'
The world is becoming more materialistic as we reach the modern age, but we must strengthen our spirituality and faith in our Divine as the ultimate source of life. We have a lot to improve, and there are 'Nature and Sources of Power' in the fulfillment of our Divine self-ministry.
I am grateful that we now have a new Pope who will lead us to Christ. He is our spiritual Father living on earth, chosen by his people. He will guide us and needs our support and prayers for spiritual devotion and evangelization.
© 2013 Del Cusay
I am grateful that we now have a new Pope who will lead us to Christ. He is our spiritual Father living on earth, chosen by his people. He will guide us and needs our support and prayers for spiritual devotion and evangelization.
© 2013 Del Cusay