THE PEOPLE AND THE POPE

Pope John Paulus II died, and there was general commotion. Millions of people – even non-catholics – became very sensitive to and quite moved with the event.

As a rule, the human being is always seeking attachment to external things, so as to resolve his inner problems; and this is actually a mistake. With the death of the Holy Father, however, such external factor, by its peculiarities, let loose, in a general manner, a torrent of positive emotions in individuals; even to the point of many truly being touched in the depths of their souls. Also, so many have come to feel that a new beginning – a process of personal transformation – could have been initiated.

The fact is that the new Pope, Benedict XVI, has already been chosen. Many around the world are questioning whether he won’t be too orthodox, too conservative for the present times. Many other aspects have been questioned regarding the way the new Pope will behave.

We’ve already had more than 200 popes, in various ages throughout humanity, each one with his style. Thus, new popes have come and gone in the Vatican. As to God, He is eternal, and is inside each of us. For this very reason, don’t kid yourselves: as a famous theologian said a few days ago, God is truly necessary to the human being, while the Pope is necessary to the Catholic Church.