Pope Encourages Turtles!

The following is an article I found on Zenit. It summarizes a statement made by Pope Benedict XVI that states, "loving is a person's only task." The Holy Father continues, "to learn to love requires a long and demanding journey."

As turtles, we understand how long and demanding the journey toward holiness can be. But eternal life... and in this case, Love... are only experienced by those who embrace the journey.

We will struggle in our attempt to love others. We will, without a doubt, fall over and be pinned to the ground by the shells of division, anger, frusteration and sin... but forgiveness, patience, understanding and humility will aid us in our effort to get back up and keep trying!

Thank you Holy Father. Peace turtles!

You can read the article here.