29th Week of Ordinary Time C – Wednesday - Pope Saint John Paul II, optional memorial
Friends in Christ, as we gather to celebrate the life and legacy of Saint John Paul II, we are reminded that he was a pope whose name resonates with hope, peace, and profound faith. For someone born in the 70s, growing up with this pope as a leader in the Church was truly a blessing in many ways. Our readings from Isaiah and the Gospel of John provide us with a beautiful lens through which to reflect on his extraordinary life and mission as a shepherd of the Church.