I find it fascinating that Pope Francis, to fabulous acclaim, is speaking to the US Congress and to the United Nations.   His style of bringing everyone onto the same page to address problems as we and us instead of they is hopefully infectious. His compassion for others and inclusiveness is a good thing in politics as well as for the human spirit. Maybe, just maybe, we will be witnessing the second and third greatest miracles of all time: actually getting Washington DC and the UN to work!

I have hope and I pray for the seeming miracle of constructive dialog and cooperation to address many challenging problems in the USA and the world.   I fear however that those that are not able to stomach the constant bickering and gridlock will use this opportunity to resign.   I’m not certain of John Boehner’s purpose in resigning at this time, but it seems to me that someone so obviously moved by the Pope’s message should endeavor to carry on and fight for the civility and compromise so sorely needed.

We do need those miracles and maybe it’s too much to ask of a Parish Priest from Argentina who is 78 years old, but I think it’s worth the dream and the prayers.

Mike