A gift, a blessing, a new beginning

Of the myriad images, high points, and moving words that marked Pope Francis’ five-day visit to the Philippines, there are so many compelling things to highlight and write  about , yet the extraordinary event  itself gives me pause from immediately focusing on one point and firing away.

I thought it might be fruitful if I allow the afterglow to just wash over me, never mind the chatter and brickbats  in the media, because maybe then I might stumble on something significant and cheering.