The Perfect Pope

What are the Cardinals thinking as they prepare for conclave?  Surely they approach this important and historic process with a mental checklist of skills and qualities that would be essential for the next successor of Peter.  Cardinal Roger Mahony of LA shares on his blog about what the "perfect pope" would be like.  As we look forward to the future, might we also look back to the fisherman Jesus calls to be the Rock of the Church?  Blessings,
DZSJ

Adopt a Cardinal!

Dear Class,
The Sistine Chapel is officially closed to prepare for the Conclave: exciting times! In a spirit of prayer for the Church, I heard about Adopt A Cardinal on the radio this past week.  This is a basic interactive site where you get assigned a cardinal to pray for as they enter the process of selecting the new pope.   I am keeping Cardinal Ranjith of Sri Lanka in my prayers. :-)

Blessings,
Daniella

Watching and Waiting

Dear Class,
Check out these online resources as we experience the papal transition.
America Magazine's Page on the Papal Transition
Vatican News 
All Things Catholic Blog on NCR by John L. Allen Jr.
Papal Interregnum (Vacancy in the Holy See) by EWTN

Good Stuff!

Blessings,
Daniella