Monday morning, I woke up to the news that the Pope was stepping down due to health reasons.  Some how we seem to feel that the Pope is forever until he dies.  What a difficult job.  He must be a learned man. This Pope is said to be a fine theologian.  He served during a difficult time.  He preached peace while the world seemed bent on war.  He preached morality while the world, led by America was speeding into depravity.  Sma;l wonder he is stepping down.  He seemed to be well-liked by Catholic and non-Catholic alike.  Let us pray for him in his retirement.