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I was in London over the weekend so I did not get an opportunity to observe the first Angleus from Pope Francis. I have now had chance to sit down and watch the various videos on YouTube of the Sunday Angleus.
It is clear that Pope Francis does like the formality that Pope’s before him observed. It does seem as if the Vatican has a certain way of doing things that they have most likely done for generations. The interesting lesson I seem to be picking up on from our new Holy Father is that we need to relax and enjoy our worship to God, there should be no formality as it brings across a tense and sort of military atmosphere. Pope Francis loves God, it is clear to see, he also has a critical understanding of his teachings yet he is doing this in a relaxed way. He engages with people and does seem to bear himself as a servant to God just like everyone else. I have probably written this out horribly so I hope you can see what I am getting at, I understand it more in my head.
Its a lesson I am also learning at Mass, there is our regular Priest who is relaxed in his work and brings across God’s teachings really well. The enthusiasm is fantastic and has made me want to attend Mass pretty much every day. We also have another Priest and he is fantastic but he takes on more of the tone Pope Benedict had, fantastic knowledge and love for the Church and God but can sometimes be quite flat in conveying his message.
I think what I am trying to say is an enthusiastic and relaxed persona brings God’s message across stronger and allows us to engage as others engage with us.
It is clear that Pope Francis does like the formality that Pope’s before him observed. It does seem as if the Vatican has a certain way of doing things that they have most likely done for generations. The interesting lesson I seem to be picking up on from our new Holy Father is that we need to relax and enjoy our worship to God, there should be no formality as it brings across a tense and sort of military atmosphere. Pope Francis loves God, it is clear to see, he also has a critical understanding of his teachings yet he is doing this in a relaxed way. He engages with people and does seem to bear himself as a servant to God just like everyone else. I have probably written this out horribly so I hope you can see what I am getting at, I understand it more in my head.
Its a lesson I am also learning at Mass, there is our regular Priest who is relaxed in his work and brings across God’s teachings really well. The enthusiasm is fantastic and has made me want to attend Mass pretty much every day. We also have another Priest and he is fantastic but he takes on more of the tone Pope Benedict had, fantastic knowledge and love for the Church and God but can sometimes be quite flat in conveying his message.
I think what I am trying to say is an enthusiastic and relaxed persona brings God’s message across stronger and allows us to engage as others engage with us.
