Now He's with the Angels

 

                                      

This post is being written with great sadness.                                         

Pope Francis, known and loved by millions of Roman Catholics and non-Catholics as well, died the Monday after Easter Sunday.

He had been very ill the past month but seemed to have made it through, with more life to live. 

Now, this dear, compassionate, kind, and loving servant of God has joined his Maker on the other side of life. 

He was the first Latin American pope, having been born in Argentina.

He was a Jesuit and embraced that order's deep humility and service to the downtrodden and marginalized.

He brought deep love and light to the Catholic Church, which was refreshing for younger members. He gave renewed hope to all.

He believed in forgiveness and never judged. 

He embraced all by saying out loud that we are all "children of God."

His contributions to making our world a better, more loving place, are uncountable.

Pope Francis, in my own mind, must have heard those precious words from his Creator Monday morning: 
"WELL DONE, MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT."

He will be so deeply and profoundly missed.