Seven differences that Pope Francis has made in one public appearance are in keeping with this man’s lifestyle. This image is also a visual symbol for this pope’s message to the world. Pope Francis has a special vocation to witness to social issues. this is not to demean Pope Benedict , who taught with deep wisdom; his focus and charism were simply different, not better or worse than Pope Francis.
1. Changed the golden throne to a wooden chair which is something more appropriate for the disciple of a carpenter.
2. Did not want the gold-embroidered red stole nor the red chasuble, which symbolizes the heir of the Roman Empire .
3. Uses same old black shoes, not the classic red.
4. Uses a metal cross, not one of rubies and diamonds.
5. His Papal ring is silver, not gold.6. Uses the same black pants under the white cassock, to remind himself that he is simply another priest.
7. Removed the red carpet.
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Why did Jesus tell one man to give up half of his possessions and another man all? Some would take this as inconsistency of truth. There are many other “seemingly” inconsistent teachings in the bible. That is why we need wisdom. We need wisdom to discern what Jesus is trying to teach us.
Both images portray the truth of the awesomeness of God. Two sides of him. He doesn’t give up in wanting us to believe and live out His will on earth as it is in heaven.
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