a homecoming... our dearest Holy Father has passed on, headed home to the everlasting, and has left a legacy of truth & holiness to billions of Christians worldwide...

for me, he was the most accessible Pope of all, a jetsetter, and brilliant writer. he was a mentor extraordinaire, and a kind man. the very smile from his lips illuminate the Spirit in his soul, and the gaze of this saintly bishop affirmed his strength as a humble servant... Church has been forever changed by his presence, and will forever grow in his absence, for he was a true keeper of Christ's heart, and a true lover of His Bride...

"Mother Mary, your favorite son is home..."