Musings of a Catholic Convert

I am super excited about the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, coming to America.  It's not every day that you get a visit from the Church's senior pastor.  I was reading in USA Today this morning about the preparations for the visit.  Last night, every major news channel was talking about His Holiness.  This is a big deal.  I'd be willing to bet that in the pulpits of thousands of Protestant churches, the Pope was the topic of discussion as well; although, I'd also bet it wasn't always a positive discussion.  Either way, the fact that the Holy Father is coming to the United States does bring attention to the Church and, most importantly, to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  People who don't even know Christ are going to at least be curious about this visit.  The Pope coming to the States may be the "foot in the door" that allows their heart to be further opened to the Gospel and ultimately their salvation. 

For Christians such as myself, this is bigger than any celebrity appearance I can imagine.  It would be my honor to meet the man who has been such a great teacher and leader, even before being chosen as our Pontiff.  If he ever needed another envoy to our Protestant brothers and sisters, or anybody else for that matter, I would be more than happy to oblige.  I'm so glad God has given us Pope Benedict XVI after the passing of His faithful servant, Pope John Paul II (John Paul the Great, if you ask me).  What champions for the Gospel!

God be praised!