Well, I thought it was a good blog post. I really put my mind into writing it. Days before my daily views were over 100, but since this post its hovering around 20. Possibly other factors are at play, but that points to disinterest in the post.
Perhaps people would disagree with writing in a cordial way to the pope described by some as the worst pope in history, or the optimism behind asking this pope to restore the Church. For me it is less a hope anything real will be done by this pontificate, as a public profession, and an outlet for my thoughts and viewpoint. Ultimately for the Crisis in the Church to come to an end, it is ultimately the pope who must lead the restoration. Pope Francis may not have long to live, but then again for all we know God may intend for him to live to be 100. It is possible. And while if he lives that long the orientation of “FrancisChurch” points to more spiraling downward into the abyss, rather than an upward ascent out of it, if he lived that long the all powerful God can work on his heart and through miracles produce a conversion.
At any rate, the first reason I wrote that post, and this one, was actually practical and clinical. I do have good news to report on my recovery. I seem to be coming out of all my symptoms the last couple weeks, especially the last few days, some parts of some days there being almost no symptoms or pains, and a soothing feeling of normalcy in my body. In addition to novenas lately, I think this is attributed most to a combination of heat/cold therapy (going back and forth from a sauna to an ice cold shower) and now getting massages. I discovered cheap but effective professional massages at Clary Sage college in Tulsa, and also the massage chairs and hydro massage beds at Planet Fitness, so I am very optimistic for a full recovery soon enough, and for the psychosomatic state to keep lifting even more in the days ahead.
Yet my present challenge has been itchiness which combined with what pains I still have has made it challenging some nights to lay back in bed to sleep feeling relaxed, hence me sitting at the edge of the bed writing these recent posts. It is very relaxing and a good distraction.
Ok, back to Pope Francis, and then I’m going to lay back in bed and pray for a good night of sleep. And possibly watch some Mark Wiens’ travel food channel to help me drift to sleep.
There has been times in Church history your average Catholic knew practically nothing about the pope, not even his name. They knew they were under him in Rome across the ocean and that was enough. On a practical daily level I think that is the best state now to be in about the pope, to not concern ourselves with all the current events surrounding the pope. This maintains peace of mind and soul and focus on our state in life. At the same time, we should have some awareness what this pope and his regime is doing to pray for him, express our concerns, and organize opposition to any errors. But that does not require much of our time and effort. Embrace Tradition and reject modernism, and pray the pope and hierarchy will one day restore the Church.
Ok, time for bed.