16 February 2013
On Thursday Pope Benedict XVI met with the clergy of Rome. He spoke extemporaneously about Vatican II for 45 min like we would talk about our hometown: remember before there weren't very many stoplights in Lebanon and going to the Motor Vue drive in for movies for $6 and the good food at the Hasty Freeze or getting a big gulp at 7-11?
You can learn much about Vatican II from this little talk. Such a clear, lucid, insightful presentation shows the Pope's profound ability to listen. Going over and over experiences and writing so as to become familiar and intimate with a thought or concept in order to pass it on to others coherently.
Lately the Pope has been reflecting a lot on Peter (talk to seminarians 9 Feb 2013 and Angelus 10 Feb 2013. A hint that his decision is very deliberate, considered, full of humility and trust in the Holy Spirit. Being a good listener helps make a good understand-er.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
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