May the Lord comfort him, and bring him healing and sustenance in the continued profound witness of his Petrine ministry, according to the wisdom and mercy of Divine Providence.
I'm grateful for this courageous Pope, who continues to shepherd and accompany my life with his great teachings, his love for Christ, and the passion and endurance of his determination to bring the tenderness of God's love to every human person — without regard to the challenges to his own health and old age. Now, he witnesses through his suffering, recognizing the way it connects him through Christ to all the suffering people of the world. In these most difficult moments, Pope Francis's hope for eternal life strengthens my own poor hope, and helps me remember the loving presence of Christ in the midst of my own pain, suffering, and frustration.
