Emblematic of Pope Francis' visit to the United States is the (in the moment) rebirth of simple kindness in spirit. The Pope' humbleness shakes one's own self-centered reflections when he often asked others to pray for him and even should one be unfamiliar with prayer, he then requested their good wishes.
This spiritual man with great ease walks as Jesus Christ with simple statements of subtle admonishments as he reminds the powerful lawmaking body (Congress) to 'Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.' Lessons of our youth resonating in our adult years.
Many non-Catholics, as this writer, felt this Pope's all encompassing messages of hope and love. The contagious energy emitted by this 78-year old man is a rejuvenating blessing.
He has now departed our nation. Many have stated that they experienced a sense of love, cooperation and hope in his wake. However, most Americans will unfortunately respond as a group of misbehaving grade school children when a teacher appears in the classroom, for the moment the children come to attention and focused upon the correct behavior and right mission...but how many will truly grow from the lessons?
I notice many American people are quick to fight for their religious beliefs but slow to live by those religious principles.
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