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Dave DuBay's avatar

Thank you, Gary. Your observation that, “My conceit was that I was the ultimate arbiter of truth,” rings loud and clear as I think about why I became an atheist before returning to the Church decades later.

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Fr. Chris Pietraszko's avatar

The world is colder today without his presence

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Jonathon T. Fessenden's avatar

Gary this was quite a great tribute to Benedict. I related to the section on reletavism as for many years I was seeking spiritual and material truths my way. The Catholic faith led me back to Christ and Benedicts books really helped my faith grow.

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Kathleen Daley's avatar

And thank you for this amazing article! I wish the whole world would read it! I am not a convert, yet in a way I am. For like you I was a cafeteria Catholic. Picking and choosing not only from the Catholic faith but Protesant faith and secular teachings. Like you I was arrogaunt and confused. Like you I was not happy but very upset when Benedict became pope!!! Like you I found Christ Jesus, the truth of God,love and life through the teachings and pontificate of Benedict. I also fell in love with this sweet, kind, gentle yet strong man! Praise be to God!!!

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