Benedict Nostalgia

I love this picture of Benedict XVI. In spite of his white papal attire, he settles down with the rest for lunch. Just comfortable not being at the center of attention.

Source: http://www.motherteresa.org/Centenary/English/news/photogal/Luchwithpoor/index.html

There is the photo of Benedict XVI circulating showing BXVI and Monsignor Georg using rolling walkers. I feel guilty retweeting from Le Vigna de Señore, until clay and spittles called to shame for not respecting the privacy of the old.

I don't feel sad seeing the picture, it is a most natural thing. Benedict XVI is no less endeared to me. Would he be an effective pope in such condition? Yes, I think he still will be. What he is thinking though is God's will and the people of God- the Church. If he stayed on, the hostile forces inside the Vatican could exploit the situation to the detriment of the Church.

God bless ypu, Pope Benedict XVI!! <3