Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday to urge the country’s dwindling number of Christians to stay put and help rebuild the country after years of war and persecution, brushing aside the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns to make his first-ever papal visit.
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Wisdom Wednesday | March 3rd
Today we look ahead to Friday, when Pope Francis makes an historic trip to Iraq. We also offer an inner look into Lent from several vantage points, learn what Benedict XVI thinks about Joe Biden, and introduce a new (but familiar) feature.
AUSCP’s Bob Wenz shares Lenten reflection on Transfiguration
AUSCP member Bob Wenz asks you to recall last Sunday’s Gospel (Second Sunday of Lent) and reflect on the Transfiguration. Namaste— “The divinity in me, God within me, bows to the divinity in you.” Maybe, maybe that ancient Indian greeting is one of the most needed messages of this mountain meeting with God for us. Christ’s divinity shining…