On a lighter note, I am one of those who has not been a fan of Matthew Walther’s work, generally, (the couple of pieces I’ve read have seemed frankly kind of sneering and self indulgent) but because I always respect the Pillar’s recommendation I read the article and was pleasantly surprised! I think his analysis is good. I am of the age …
On a lighter note, I am one of those who has not been a fan of Matthew Walther’s work, generally, (the couple of pieces I’ve read have seemed frankly kind of sneering and self indulgent) but because I always respect the Pillar’s recommendation I read the article and was pleasantly surprised! I think his analysis is good. I am of the age that WYD 2000 was a formative experience in my life and St. Pope John Paul 2 certainly became a hero of mine. Then, because I am of a theological and conservative bent Pope Benedict XVI felt semi-heroic as well. For people like me, it certainly has been a kind of whiplash during the Pope Francis papacy, but probably good for my development and understanding.
On a lighter note, I am one of those who has not been a fan of Matthew Walther’s work, generally, (the couple of pieces I’ve read have seemed frankly kind of sneering and self indulgent) but because I always respect the Pillar’s recommendation I read the article and was pleasantly surprised! I think his analysis is good. I am of the age that WYD 2000 was a formative experience in my life and St. Pope John Paul 2 certainly became a hero of mine. Then, because I am of a theological and conservative bent Pope Benedict XVI felt semi-heroic as well. For people like me, it certainly has been a kind of whiplash during the Pope Francis papacy, but probably good for my development and understanding.