Hitchens's past cannot but have an effect on how he sees religion. Someone said Thomas Merton also had a past, as of course did many great saints. Yes, but the difference is that they eventually turned to Christ and then walked in the light.
On the Pope's visit, I agree with this assessment of Father Z, that my fellow Brits will be pleasantly surprised when he sets foot in the country:
* He is not going to fit the image promoted by the MSM (mass media) and their twisted expectations.
* They will see a man who is joyful and serene.
* He will not be depressed or morose or crushed or over-burdened.
* He will not soften his message to the English people about the need for God in their lives.
* He will not dodge hard issues, such as the clerical abuse controversy, but will confront them head on.
* People will flock to see him and listen to what he has to say and his message will make more sense than what they get from the MSM.
* Vocations to the priesthood and religious will rise after his visit.
As with everywhere he visits, he has a great tendency to disarm his critics by his meek, humble and completely unimposing personality.
It's also his 83rd birthday today - Happy Birthday Holy Father!
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