I asked my mom this afternoon why the flags were at half-mast. She was surprised that I didn’t know – the pope had passed away early this morning, she informed me.
How shocking this news was. I had known that he was sick with pneumonia. It had not occurred to me that he might be in such a state as to be so taken down by that. I had no idea he was as old as he was. Truly. It was incredibly surprising for me, and so sad to learn, too.
And yet, perhaps it is all part of God’s will, in some unknown way. Pope Francis had a beautiful impact. Now, someone else will have the opportunity to serve beautifully God and His people.
Thank you, Lord, for these sorrows and how they bring us closer to you. Guide us always to be our best selves. Help us to love truly. Grant that your will also be our will. Make my husband and my daughter and me well, please, and keep us safe and together. Help us always to be loving with and to one another. Thank you for our home and for our family and friends and for our home. In your name, I pray. Amen.
Post-a-day 2025
hannah ananas 