I’ve been wanting to write about the Pope’s visit, was not sure how to best address it. David Kanigan found a way, brief and brilliant.
“Pray for me.”
Soft spoken and gentle, he leans into a man and his child amid the throng on the streets of DC.
He repeats.
“Please pray for me.”
I ponder that for a moment. And, I keep walking.
Barricades are coming up. Husky NYPD officers are manning their stations. NYPD Commissioner Bratton quipped that the pontiff will have “6,000 guardian angels watching him.” He means “Six thousand police officers, 1,173 police cars, 818 tons of concrete barriers and 39 miles of metal and wood barricades are what is needed to help protect Pope Francis on his visit to NYC.”
6000 Guardian Angels. 818 tons of concrete. 39 miles of metal and wood barricades.
I walk.
The flock is amassing.
Man with Gramophone stands in front of Madison Square Garden warning of Armageddon.
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vanbytheriver 
Thanks for sharing this! A good read indeed.
Thanks, Sandra. He said it while I was struggling for the right words. ☺
Thanks for sharing, Van. We need more leaders like this pope. The world would be a better place.
I’ve had many moments of tears during these events, Diana, very moving. And I’ve been separated from Catholicism for a great while now.He is special. Thanks. 😄
Heart felt , I agree with Diana above …thank you Van for posting so lovingly ….hugs , megxxx
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