Three Years as a Catholic ... I'm off to see the Pope!

Big news! Three years ago today, I was confirmed in the Catholic Church. I assume that is why there are two news trucks outside, antennae stuck up in the air, ready to broadcast this momentous event to the whole city of Saint Louis.

On the other hand, it could be the fact that the entire Kenrick Seminary is leaving tonight for New York, where Pope Benedict XVI is visiting the United States. For a man of 81 years (yesterday was his birthday), his schedule is very full. I've been reading some of the speeches he has given. It amazes me how well Pope Benedict grasps what is going on in our country. It is also inspiring to see his hope that what ails our society can be remedied by a renewal of Christian faith, truly lived, by Christians in our country. I recommend you at least skim his speech to the U.S. bishops, even if you're not Catholic. It's a good read.

You can follow the events of the Papal visit at EWTN.