I know that Brian. I reckoned you had posted it because of the info about the Pope having been intubated. I don't believe that you could make such a heartless, vicious comment.
No, I would not make such an uncharitable comment. But I don’t disagree with the sentiment that lies behind and produces such exasperation even among observant Catholics.
As someone who has had lung problems from childhood and was often propped up in a sitting position so I could breathe better, I think they may have him in a chair so he can breathe better.
At least if this is true, the Lord has given him time to consider his spiritual health and prepare for his personal judgment. Hebrews 9:26 But as it is, [Christ] has appeared once for all at the end of the age to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. 27 And just as it is appointed for men to die once, and after that comes judgment, 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. God is good. Be Merciful Lord!
I am really confused by the mixed messages coming from the Vatican and news sources - We are told he is critically ill (life-threating condition), respiratory crisis, a complex clinical situation, renal inefficiency,etc Yet, at the same time they said today that he is alert and well orientated, was able to make a statement asking for prayers and on Sunday morning participated in Mass with together with those who are taking care of him. Since when is an alert and well oriented person 'critical'?
Nobody can accuse Anne of being lukewarm but someone who cares about her should tell her that harbouring such feelings can't be good for her own soul and expressing them openly does nobody any good. I hope that when her own tine comes Anne will pass peacefully in her sleep. She may never have witnessed terror in the eyes of an elderly person racked with pain and gasping for breath. Pope Francis must be suffering greatly and, love him or loathe him, he's God's anointed. Compassion is the only appropriate sentiment for him now.
My mom had a death like this. Her lungs were collapsing and she was better in a recliner. Her kidneys slowly started shutting down. I spent the night with her before she died and we had long talks. She was in the hospital a week before she passed. She was 82.
It’s very common for elderly to have a slowing of kidneys. As we age, kidneys start to fail. My mom has had signs of kidney failure in bloodwork years ago and is still alive.
