The Holy Spirit Throws a Knuckler

After a year off, maybe it is time to fire up the neurons and get back to blogging on a regular basis. This morning, shortly after waking up, I learned that Pope Benedict XVI announced that he will be resigning at the end of the month. While I am surprised, I am not shocked. I do not sense that he is resigning simply because he is tired and wants to fulfill his dream of returning to Bavaria to read books, write books and play the piano. I would not fault him if that were the case. However, in recent months, it has become noticeable that his health is declining. Pope Benedict is in the best position to determine if he can continue to serve as the successor to St. Peter. He announced that decision a few hours ago. We now enter enter into a situation that hasn't been experienced for centuries. We will have 2 popes. It will be interesting to see how accessible Pope Benedict will be after his successor is elected. It will be interesting to see who his successor will be. Even after throwing us a major curve ball, it is always best to trust in the Holy Spirit.