Did you feel the earth shake yesterday, quiver on its axis? An explosion of gratitude, joy and hope will do that. Not to mention the bells, millions of them sounding at the same moment. All of this because we got a glimpse of hope yesterday. The signal was sent and received: the hearts and minds of those electing the new spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church were moved by the wisdom of the Spirit. In this crossroads moment, the Conclave declared that the future of the Church is best placed in the hands of a servant, a man who, for his entire ministry, has been binding up wounds, demonstrating deep compassion, dedicating his ministry to serving the poor and the broken.
Pope Leo XIV is a breath of hope for so many who live in the anxiety of this world, who fear tomorrow, who pray for justice. His unexpected election by his peers is reason to rejoice, for the work of his predecessor will continue. Yesterday can be celebrated for the hope it brings and for the message it sends: Love wins! Love. (period)
God, grant to all our spiritual leaders the will and the way to lead us into a just and merciful world. Thank God for the bells ringing hope to us all. May it be so. Amen.
Shining Spirit 
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