I haven’t blogged about the

I haven’t blogged about the war
on purpose. Many people at St. Blogs have much more educated and thought out blogs than I could ever write on current events. However, what has been happening has been filling my thoughts and prayers. I have been watching the news in order to feel “connected” somehow. Like if I know what is happening to our troops, the significance of what is going on over there and what they and their families are sacrificing will not be lost on me-I hope.

I am also very confused because I was not exactly “pro-war” before the war and placed much merit in the Holy Father’s plea for peace (I still do). However, now that we are there, I do not think the reasons for us being there are unfounded. This is the first time I have disagreed with the Holy Father on anything. Actually, it’s not that I disagree with the Holy Father, but I also agree with the President. And, the president’s reasoning is more obvious to me. I feel like a very bad Catholic…