The news of Pope Francis’ passing brings deep sadness. He
wasn’t just a Pope - he was a spiritual father, a gentle reformer and a man who
made the Gospel visible through his life. He broke conventions to remind us
what truly matters - right relationships with God, self, others and creation.
Laudato Si’, Fratelli Tutti, Amoris Laetitia, Dilexit Nos and so many more are
not just Church documents, they are love letters to the world.
He brought the Church back to the heart of the Gospel -
mercy, justice and tenderness. He invited us to see, to feel and to act. During
the height of the pandemic, when fear gripped the world, he stood alone in St.
Peter’s Square - rain falling, heart open - carrying the pain of humanity to
the Cross. That image - so silent, so strong - will remain with us forever. His
leadership was about presence, prayer, and deep compassion.
While my heart feels the sting of loss, I also feel something
else stirring: connectedness. He is now beyond space and time. His spirit is
free - woven into the fabric of our lives, present in our longing and alive in
our efforts to love more fully. I do not need to travel to the Vatican. I only
need a pause, a breath, and a whisper: You are here. You always walked with us.
And you still do.
Pope Francis - our Humble Saint. Thank you for being a living
Gospel. Thank you for showing us what holiness looks like in the everyday. Your
footsteps remain in ours.
- Lilly Pushpam PBVM
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