Rest in Peace, Pope Francis

"Openness to God makes us open towards the marginalized of this world, and gives us the courage to leave the confines of our own security and comfort to become bruised, hurting and dirty as we joyfully approach the suffering other in a spirit of solidarity." - Pope Francis

Rest in Peace.

The Catholic Church is responsible for so much harm, trauma, and conquest. While you were not perfect. You strove to be a balm, a presence of peace, a voice for mercy. You were a light.

May future generations continue your message, your truth telling, your reconciliation. May they build on the groundwork you laid and take us to levels of atonement and transformation that you would never have thought possible.

May the divine Spirit guide us and hold you.