Pope Benedict XVI will be leaving his Papal chair by the end of this month. Understandably, the mantel gets heavier as one grows older and the world continues in the throes of change. One can sympathize with him. But, this is nearly the end of an era, and at the moment, who will put on the sandals of the Fisherman and hold the fort of the Roman Catholic Church, we can only speculate. (more…)
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Vacancy at the Vatican
Posted in Speculation, tagged Catholic Church, Christ, fishermen, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judas Iscariot, Peter, Pope, Pope Benedict XVI, working class on February 23, 2013| 3 Comments »
Changing Images – Youthful Protests
Posted in Speculation, tagged American Idol, IPad, IPhone, Middle age, Smartphone, youth on January 13, 2013| 1 Comment »
Discussing the mysteries of youth today with friends, most of whom are middle-aged or on that threshold, it dawned on us that the images of youth, inherited from our childhoods in the 1950’s and 60’s have undergone a vast change.
A Guide to Cross Over or A Premonition?
Posted in Speculation, tagged death, premonition, spirit on October 20, 2012| 3 Comments »
At a funeral wake for my aunt who recently passed away, I overheard one of my cousins say that before she left us, she had seen her eldest brother and a sister, both long ‘gone home to the Lord’. (more…)